The "Un-Official" Off Road Trailer Pic Thread (3 Viewers)

[krispykritter]

When a single wheel hits a bump, it compresses the suspensions primarily on that side. That wheel travels up a greater distance than the opposite side, which would cause a twisting motion in the links. The style of links on his trailer primarily allow vertically motion with no twist... The only twist you'd get would be from deformation of the bushing, which obviously puts a lot of strain on the tubes, eventually breaking the welds.

 

[Gretsch]

When a single wheel hits a bump, it compresses the suspensions primarily on that side. That wheel travels up a greater distance than the opposite side, which would cause a twisting motion in the links. The style of links on his trailer primarily allow vertically motion with no twist... The only twist you'd get would be from deformation of the bushing, which obviously puts a lot of strain on the tubes, eventually breaking the welds.

I had a similar situation on a Jeep Cherokee that has a similar setup. Aftermarket control arms were junk and just had nylon bushings for movement. No twist really at all. Flexing the front axle tore the control arm mounts right off the axle. I got some hiem joint arms and never tore anything again.

 

[ntsqd]

One tire bumps shouldn't be articulating the axle all that far. If it isn't moving much and it is tearing things up then there's a fundamental problem in the design. How is the axle located laterally? If it is tearing up brackets and links it is binding and the lateral locator could be part of the problem.

And, since this a Pic thread rather than a tech thread, coming back from last year's Parker 425:

 

[jmanscotch]

Here’s my submission, a 5x8 cargo trailer with 8” cut out of the height, Jeep CJ-7 suspension with matching 33s, extended tongue, full 12V electric, simple galley and storage.

 

[Land Caesar]

Dude, nice! I like the Gx- I may be going that direction

 

[tstepp920]

Here’s my submission, a 5x8 cargo trailer with 8” cut out of the height, Jeep CJ-7 suspension with matching 33s, extended tongue, full 12V electric, simple galley and storage.


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Sweet!

 

[jmanscotch]

Dude, nice! I like the Gx- I may be going that direction

Thanks, took a few years to build the trailer, but came in at a way more livable price point than waiting a year plus for a purchased one, plus it's exactly what we want.

The GX is a sweet rig and really good value on a used one. When you get a V8, lots of amenities and some uniqueness all for a price several thousand less than a comp 4Runner...it's a no brainer.

 

[Land Caesar]

Before it got tucked away for winter

 

[Land Caesar]

May need to go get it out today.... Gotta run to Home depot. Plus good to get it out

 

[TomEf]

Tires on the Jumping Jack are getting a little old and the basic trailer wheels have seen better days. I picked up a set of stock wheels and newer tires off an XJ. I'm sure I'll have to do a little work to the fenders for clearance. Worst case I can either remount them or grab some different fenders at the local trailer supply place for ~$20 per. Long term I'd love to either change the hubs for 5x150 or even just get spacer/adapters so I can run the same wheels and tires as my 200, but for now the Jeep wheels and these tires ended up cheaper than new trailer sized tires.

 

[nikramos]

 

[McDowra]

Our Smittybilt trailer we have modified.

 

[BMThiker]

Maiden voyage

 

[Wrencher93]

Maiden voyage
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That FJ looks like it has seen some things

 

[ntsqd]

Up close and in person no less.

 

[BMThiker]

*felt

 

[WCDAVE]

Adding my latest to the thread:

 

[BMThiker]

Ours worked out great. Properly positioned to maximize shade during the day.

 

[ntsqd]

@WCDAVE What are the wheels on your trailer? They look like the Alcoas that Ford used to use, but those were never offered in 6 lug.

 

[WCDAVE]

@WCDAVE What are the wheels on your trailer? They look like the Alcoas that Ford used to use, but those were never offered in 6 lug.

They are just American Racing truck wheels. Not sure of the model. 0 offset.