Picked this up today for $300. 4x4, rather heavy duty commercial frame with solid steel floor. Used to be a highway computerized sign trailer
Bearings are sound but for piece of mind I was going to replace them and get adapters to run 5 on 5 wheels.
Instead, I found a 3500 pound axle, new, shipped for $150 with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern. Straight axle so I do not have to worry about camber issues on a light trailer.
Going to replace the slipper springs with double eye leafs. Trailer should top out at 1000 pounds, if that when loaded.
I'm thinking 750 pound springs, what do you think?
Any thoughts on shackle length. From experience, I know that a bit longer will provide for a smoother ride at the expense of stability.
Im going to run 35's just like what is on the jeep. That is a 6 inch drop hitch on it now with 27 inch tires so since 35's arent really 35's, it should raise the trailer 3.5 inches. The flares are bolt on and relocating them 2 inches north should provide plenty of clearance. Have just over 6 inches of clearance axle mounting flange to frame. Current wheel/tire combo is just under 6 inches, mounting flange to edge of tire. Might have to add a little spacer.
Any thoughts.
Bearings are sound but for piece of mind I was going to replace them and get adapters to run 5 on 5 wheels.
Instead, I found a 3500 pound axle, new, shipped for $150 with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern. Straight axle so I do not have to worry about camber issues on a light trailer.
Going to replace the slipper springs with double eye leafs. Trailer should top out at 1000 pounds, if that when loaded.
I'm thinking 750 pound springs, what do you think?
Any thoughts on shackle length. From experience, I know that a bit longer will provide for a smoother ride at the expense of stability.
Im going to run 35's just like what is on the jeep. That is a 6 inch drop hitch on it now with 27 inch tires so since 35's arent really 35's, it should raise the trailer 3.5 inches. The flares are bolt on and relocating them 2 inches north should provide plenty of clearance. Have just over 6 inches of clearance axle mounting flange to frame. Current wheel/tire combo is just under 6 inches, mounting flange to edge of tire. Might have to add a little spacer.
Any thoughts.