M416 Square Grouper build

[Box Rocket]

I like where this is going. Good work.

[xcmountain80]

While trying to stay on target to have the Square Grouper towable pre Christmas I worked on the basic wiring this evening. (Battery wiring will go in but not be tied down until battery selection and stowage location has been selected) I got most of the way through it and called it quits before I started making some odd mistakes. Heres the maxxima LED markers (like some others are using) and my FJ40 tail lamps.




this time around with the trailer lighting I opted to not go with the LED trailer lights I had previously installed as I spent some time on the road behind a few of these setups and while crisp and clear they seared my retinas to a point where I didn't fell it cool to blind the hell out of others from the trailer (the LED marker lights are bright but at least if your behind me your won't notice as much).

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[Hill, Bill E.]

Looking good! As far as the landing leg, I installed a piece of 1/2" plate to bring the leg down enough for the trailer to sit level. I utilized the stock 2 bolt holes, and drilled 4 holes in the plate.

Don't have a pic of that, but can get one if you'd like.

I do have a pic of the fender extensions I made. Helps keep dirt off the trailer.

[xcmountain80]

I'm still playing with the idea of a hi-lift as the trailer jack and landing leg. I have a bastard hilift that has been shortened from tree work to about 36" I don't mind cutting it more to get it just right. I was thinking of some 1 1/4" square or 2" bolted to the 2 holes on the drop leg, a T cut for the HL and a retaining bolt through the lower section of the HL foot to secure it.

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[Hill, Bill E.]

I'm still playing with the idea of a hi-lift as the trailer jack and landing leg. I have a bastard hilift that has been shortened from tree work to about 36" I don't mind cutting it more to get it just right. I was thinking of some 1 1/4" square or 2" bolted to the 2 holes on the drop leg, a T cut for the HL and a retaining bolt through the lower section of the HL foot to secure it.

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Can't find a pic right now But there is a tongue jack out that is similar to the Hi-Lift.

It attatches to the trailer with a piece of pipe, making it easy to rotate and/or remove. Another piece of pipe is welded to the jack, and slides over the pipe welded to the trailer, and held in place with a pin.

Can't find the proper pic, but here's another jack using the same set up.

It would be very easy to modify your Hi-Lift to mount like this to the tongue.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...1157_200331157

[xcmountain80]

The 7 way took a bit more time than I thought it should but it is finished.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=53834

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[dinobody]

Any idea what the stock m416 trailer weighs? Looks like your build will be awsome.

[xcmountain80]

Any idea what the stock m416 trailer weighs? Looks like your build will be awsome.

I would guess around 400 lbs. dry, they are easy for 1 man to move around even with weight in it. mine w/o a lid should just be a little heavier. The weight and size are primary reasons they are so popular, well that and the versatility.

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[dinobody]

I have been thinking of doing a similar build I have a 73 Bronco. What did you pay for the axle? What does the bed measure?

[xcmountain80]

The axle came from ABC trailer parts out of N. AL, a common source for M416 custom axles priced right.












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