rikinwyoming
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Just like the title says, I am going to attempt to make my first expo trailer/ offroad trailer out of a boat trailer I was just given for my birthday. I would appreciate any and all advice, as this is my first trailer build. I am not a stranger to fabricating however, as you will learn as we chat. I do know how to grind, weld, fabricate somewhat etc.
First the vehicle it is meant to go behind.. 1994 jeep cherokee with a 4.0 and aw4 auto tranny, 3 link suspension, full width ford 3/4 front and 1 ton rear axles, military wrap leaf springs in the back, 4.10 gearing with locked rear axle( soon to be changed to 4.88) , raised fuel tank, lots of modifications...
Here is a pic of the trailer, it's total length is about 16' long, with about 8' from the rear to where the bows start to curve. I am thinking of cutting it down to about 6 feet long and then framing the front for the supports and pintle hitch. I am planning to carry camping gear, food, fuel, water, and some tools. I am not planning to put a tent on the top for now.
I would like to use a similar axle to what I have on the jeep for reasons of using the same rim/tire combination. I know how to weld spring perches on of course, and how to put some lift on the trailer to fit the tires. I am not familiar with any wheel adapter to change the trailer axle pattern to the 8 lug I use on the jeep.
Once again, any advice/suggestions appreciated, and if there any threads on converting boat trailers I am sorry I didn't find them with the search engine.
Rik in Wyoming out!
First the vehicle it is meant to go behind.. 1994 jeep cherokee with a 4.0 and aw4 auto tranny, 3 link suspension, full width ford 3/4 front and 1 ton rear axles, military wrap leaf springs in the back, 4.10 gearing with locked rear axle( soon to be changed to 4.88) , raised fuel tank, lots of modifications...
Here is a pic of the trailer, it's total length is about 16' long, with about 8' from the rear to where the bows start to curve. I am thinking of cutting it down to about 6 feet long and then framing the front for the supports and pintle hitch. I am planning to carry camping gear, food, fuel, water, and some tools. I am not planning to put a tent on the top for now.
I would like to use a similar axle to what I have on the jeep for reasons of using the same rim/tire combination. I know how to weld spring perches on of course, and how to put some lift on the trailer to fit the tires. I am not familiar with any wheel adapter to change the trailer axle pattern to the 8 lug I use on the jeep.
Once again, any advice/suggestions appreciated, and if there any threads on converting boat trailers I am sorry I didn't find them with the search engine.
Rik in Wyoming out!