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Sander's Trailer Build and BS

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by sander1036, Jun 5, 2015.

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  1. Jun 12, 2016 at 3:24 AM
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    That's what I'm thinking too, just gonna add a bunch of gussets to all my miter cut corners over the tongue area.
     
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  2. Jun 12, 2016 at 5:56 AM
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    Sounds prudent, I've seen many that weld a plate on for additional storage and strength.
     
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  3. Jun 18, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    Progress from this morning... Taking lunch break then if I have the drive I'll go out and start working on the axles

     
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  4. Jun 18, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    Need to grab my drill and drill bits from my work truck and snag some grade 8 hardware then I can get started on mounting the suspension.








     
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  5. Jun 19, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    Got some 5/8"x4" grade 8 bolts and hardware. Mounted up the timbrens, minus the spindles, brakes, and other stuff.

    I can already see I'm gonna need to put a piece of angle on the frame to give the timbrens a second mounting place, and also to distribute the pressure the new bolts are putting on the inside rail. Either way I'm getting somewhere with it so I'm happy.



     
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  7. Jun 19, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    Thanks Greg!
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2016 at 11:07 AM
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  9. Jul 8, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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    Looking great so far Steve!
     
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  10. Jul 8, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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  11. Jul 10, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    Ran into my first road block today....
    The mounting plate on the spindle of the timbrens has a 5 stud pattern. My Brakes have a 4 stud pattern. Checking on Etrailer.com I cannot find any 3500lb ones with a 5 pattern. Now on top of that the bearing kits that were sent with it will not fit on the spindle. :annoyed:



     
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  12. Jul 10, 2016 at 2:27 PM
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    You'll need to exchange them for 12" brake assemblies and 12" brake drums.
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2016 at 2:59 PM
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    Hmm... The 12" are rated around 6000lbs. Is that gonna be too much brake for such a small trailer? Am I gonna have it locking up on me, even with a controller cranked down?

    I'm starting to think I should try to sell these timbrens and get the 2000 lb ones. There's more options for these things now then there was when I bought them. Another option would be to get replacement spindles for the right rating, and see if I can replace the rubber to the right rating as well. I cannot find anything on dismantling the rubber though.
     
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  14. Jul 10, 2016 at 3:10 PM
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    Definitely exchange for the 2000 lb units, the hubs and brakes you have will fit, give you a 4000 lb capacity and a much better ride. I'm guessing your rig will not weigh more than 2500 lbs when finished.
     
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  15. Jul 10, 2016 at 3:18 PM
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    Steve, after looking at the E trailer description on the axles you have and comparing them to the rest of what they have to offer, you have the right ones. They have a 3500 lb capacity as a pair.
    Have you looked at the brake system Turtleback is using on theirs for a comparison? I think they use a disc brake set up
     
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  16. Jul 10, 2016 at 3:30 PM
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    Yes when all is said and done it should be under 2500lbs loaded.

    I have not looked at their brake system. I'll take a look then. I'm just confused as to why they would rate these to 3500lbs and then put a 5 stud pattern on it for brakes rated to 6000lbs. Thanks for the responses by the way, I appreciate it.
     
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  17. Jul 10, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    i don't think the brakes are weight rated. I believe they are using the weight capacity to describe what axles they will fit.
     
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    You should be able to turn the gain down on your brake controller. FWIW I've got a trailer at work that you can turn it down to .5 gain and you don't even feel them engage.
     
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  19. Jul 10, 2016 at 3:55 PM
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    Okay if that's true that would make me feel a little more comfortable getting the 12's and sticking with the axles I got.

    Thank you, I'll keep that in mind. I don't have a brake controller for the truck yet, but when this is all done I'll get one.
     
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    also, with a 12" brake and drum you can use the same spare wheel/tire combo for the trailer and the truck.
     
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