Trailers ???

[Goatman]

I don't know how much more the 5200lb axles are, but they are real nice to have. It's kind of sad how small the wheel bearings are on 3500' axles, when you compare the size to a normal car or truck wheel bearing. Shows why regular bearing greasing is such an important thing on trailers. Also, you get bigger tires on the 5200' axles. I've thought of swapping to them. If you price replacement axles, there's not much different in price between the two, don't know how much more the trailer builders get for them.

Just checked, for a loaded axle assembly, including brakes, hubs and springs, it's $150 difference per axle from 3500 to 5200.

[abendx]

[quote="desert dog"][quote="abendx"]Also ordered a set of MAC straps. The ones with the built in axle straps. They seem to get high ratings on PBB. Will I need anything else (other than the trailer and drawbar)???[/quote]
I am running MAC straps too, have been for a year and a half. They make rigging a snap. I can have my jeep on the trailer and tied down in 5 minutes by myself. I have the straps with the axle loops on one end and the chain with hook on the other. Im seriously considering having tabs welded onto my axle tubes to make rigging even easier.[/quote]

Coolio! I should get them today I think. I awas thinking about adding some tie down points, but the rub rail looks like it will solve that issue perfectly. There are plenty of 'stop' in it for the stake pockets and other supports, i think they will make perfect tie down points.

[quote="Goatman"]I don't know how much more the 5200lb axles are, but they are real nice to have. It's kind of sad how small the wheel bearings are on 3500' axles, when you compare the size to a normal car or truck wheel bearing. Shows why regular bearing greasing is such an important thing on trailers. Also, you get bigger tires on the 5200' axles. I've thought of swapping to them. If you price replacement axles, there's not much different in price between the two, don't know how much more the trailer builders get for them.

Just checked, for a loaded axle assembly, including brakes, hubs and springs, it's $150 difference per axle from 3500 to 5200.[/quote]

Not much huh!

Well.... the trailer came home with me last night.... damn that thing is massive. I guess it really isn't wider than others, but every time I looked in the mirror, I could see the extended sides and it makes the trailer feel much wider. The truck pulled the empty trailer wonderfully. Hope it is as nice loaded with the rig.

[chuckanut105]

pics or it didnt happen It should ride better with a load or i should say most trucks do.

[abendx]

[img]http://img.tapatalk.com/4c5d0921-37b6-01ed.jpg[/img][quote="chuckanut105"]pics or it didnt happen It should ride better with a load or i should say most trucks do.[/quote]


For his gayness

[chuckanut105]

That's a wide bitch. I thought you only liked skinny girls? So I'm guessing 16-18'

[abendx]

It is way wide... wider than the truck by maybe a foot? And 18' long. 16 in this trailer is a special order.

[chuckanut105]

Cool look at it this was you can almost fit another jeep on it now.

[abendx]

[quote="chuckanut105"]Cool look at it this was you can almost fit another jeep on it now.[/quote]

Much better way than I looked at it.... I was thinking, wide ass trailer, drive over fenders, and a jeep that will easily fit in between.... might have to go full width!

[chuckanut105]

[quote="abendx"][quote="chuckanut105"]Cool look at it this was you can almost fit another jeep on it now.[/quote]

Much better way than I looked at it.... I was thinking, wide ass trailer, drive over fenders, and a jeep that will easily fit in between.... might have to go full width![/quote]

Time to kill the computer bull shit and go 14/60 or even cooler 14/14. Ya that would be a bad ass JK.

[Goatman]

8.5' is the widest trailer allowed, that's what mine is and most are.

[abendx]

[quote="Goatman"]8.5' is the widest trailer allowed, that's what mine is and most are.[/quote]

yep... mine is 102... works out to 8.5. I guess it just looks wide as it if full width, front to back.

[Desert Dog]

Yep, mines 8.5' too. Because of my front 60, I have to crawl over the fenders if my tires are aired down. I can barely squeeze between the fenders with the tires aired up all the way.

[abendx]

First tow!!

[img]https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HPSP02-kChg/T9NFm8GCBbI/AAAAAAAASXQ/SX3zjeWOxaY/s1255/IMG_20120608_135006.jpg[/img]

[chuckanut105]

[abendx]

[quote="chuckanut105"]:redX:[/quote]

Fixed.

[Desert Dog]

f'ing awesome set-up Brad

Thats a pretty long trailer, you could easily fit a quad on it with your Jeep.

[Goatman]

You're Jeep's too short.....

[Dirty LJ]

[quote="Goatman"]You're Jeep's too short..... [/quote]

He's short so it works out.....kinda

[chuckanut105]

Looks good man how it do?