Skootter14's S/C’d Locked Long Bed Sport

caught on quicker than I suspected ...

 

And it also depends on when I get that spare steelie...hahahah

 

Haha you got jokes

 

Matched.
Come get this steelie

 

damn that was fast haha.

also, I am carrying the ratchet strap with me everyday in hopes of linking up and giving it to ya

 

Doing the same with the wheel haha

 

Spent the evening assembling the hubs/greasing bearings, etc and getting the perches on the axle. I took a TON of time making sure the measurements on the axle would line up with the trailer, making sure the axle of level, and then that the perches were level on the axle. Took a lot of measuring and remeasuring then bumping something and repeat. . .but I think the hardest part is over now and hopefully will get the axle and suspension attached tomorrow.

Mock up of the leafs on axle


almost there

 

Friday I'll be at the hobby shop after a morning meeting. I need to find out wtf that thud is coming from..
I can bring the wheel as well, then Saturday I'll head to Bend.

 

would you have any time tomorrow? I think Im working with max to swap steering racks on friday morning???

 

headed out to explore a little of WA and went out to the Capitol State Forest.

View from Falls Creek campsite

 

Made some good progress on the trailer last night. I have had the hangers and shackles all tacked up but they have been sitting for a week due to work. It was nice to finally get the leafs all done and will soon have a rolling frame. PIC dump:

















The trailer is set to ride height, center of the hub is roughly 17.5" off the ground (similar to my truck hub with 35's. The shadow creates an illusion).

Now I am thinking of doing a 12g floor and wood sides (help cut down on costs). Open to suggestions and other's experience!

 

Paint it pink!

 

Frame only

 

Pretty sure its going to be black on black

 

Black with MGM accents would be tits.

 

...and more work than this this is already taking lol. That crossed my mind, idk, we’ll see. I thought about doing the frame mgm and the box itself black

 

The first time you off road with it, it will look completely different and never the same again. Unless you powder coat it, good luck keeping the paint on the trailer, let alone looking good.

 

I get what you're saying and agree. I am looking at having a trailer company here in town paint the frame (who I've gone through for all the metal as well as looking over my plan and tweaking it slightly [they were quick to comment that it was "over engineered" which is expected for a novice as myself]). That way its not just me using can spray paint on the entire thing. I will most likely paint the walls myself, using marine lumber 3/4", just making sure I seal up the edges really well during painting.

I expect it to get dirty and all that, but with it staying in the garage when not in use, I also expect to get some longevity out of it. I do fully understand and anticipate replacing panels of the wood down the road, but my intent is to not have to in the first 5 years.

 

What are you using for the floor?

 

10 or 12g sheet metal