A couple little trailer projects
mylittlecj5
RIP Mike, we'll all miss you
I decided to build a 5x8 trailer this time, since our county heads decided that anything bigger than a 12' non-commercial trailer can't utilize the facilities anymore. WTF? Most everyone around here has a 16' Utility trailer!
Well, I wanted a smaller trailer anyways to pull behind the little Ranger I drive, so it seemed like a good time.
I got a good start on it this weekend, but I ran out of steel for the tongue, and still need to order an axle kit for it.
Its upside down in the pic...Not too exciting so far.
I have an aluminum toolbox (that originally came off my CJ, so its CJ related!) that will go on the tongue, a HF 3000 lb. winch on the deck with a battery, and deck lighting.
The axle will be a 3500 lb, with 5 on 4.5 hubs to match the Ranger. Its getting new wheels this summer, so I have a few extra wheels for the trailer.
I also got some work in on my 16' car hauler/utility trailer recently. Stripped the deck off it, straightened a few crossmembers, and added a few more. Strengthened the hoist mounts, added running board mounts to the sides, and tied the old fenders into the frame better to make it stiffer.
Oh, I also added a 18" drop tail to the rear end
It will also get new wiring and lights eventually.
I may even get to re-install the winch and battery that got put back on the CJ last year! LOL
Have to wait a few weeks for funds to finish both of these due to funds and other things going on.
I'm thinking I might sandblast these both before they get painted, the big one is really rusty from 10 years of trusty service.
Enjoy!
Well, I wanted a smaller trailer anyways to pull behind the little Ranger I drive, so it seemed like a good time.
I got a good start on it this weekend, but I ran out of steel for the tongue, and still need to order an axle kit for it.
Its upside down in the pic...Not too exciting so far.
I have an aluminum toolbox (that originally came off my CJ, so its CJ related!) that will go on the tongue, a HF 3000 lb. winch on the deck with a battery, and deck lighting.
The axle will be a 3500 lb, with 5 on 4.5 hubs to match the Ranger. Its getting new wheels this summer, so I have a few extra wheels for the trailer.
I also got some work in on my 16' car hauler/utility trailer recently. Stripped the deck off it, straightened a few crossmembers, and added a few more. Strengthened the hoist mounts, added running board mounts to the sides, and tied the old fenders into the frame better to make it stiffer.
Oh, I also added a 18" drop tail to the rear end
It will also get new wiring and lights eventually.
I may even get to re-install the winch and battery that got put back on the CJ last year! LOL
Have to wait a few weeks for funds to finish both of these due to funds and other things going on.
I'm thinking I might sandblast these both before they get painted, the big one is really rusty from 10 years of trusty service.
Enjoy!