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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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I decided to make a new trailer wedge to haul two small cars under 10000 pounds
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I don't know what you plan to sheet the parts for the wheels but the last two trailers I made I used a heavy expanded mesh so it not only gives plenty of grip but allows easy cleaning and is lighter, I even made the ramps out of the same stuff. If you do use it don't weld the mesh all at the same time as it will warp the frame.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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I don't know what you plan to sheet the parts for the wheels but the last two trailers I made I used a heavy expanded mesh so it not only gives plenty of grip but allows easy cleaning and is lighter, I even made the ramps out of the same stuff. If you do use it don't weld the mesh all at the same time as it will warp the frame.
thanks I'll keep that in mind I was planing on to use 2x12
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today I worked on placement of the axle and the angles of the trailer
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Looks interesting.
I look forward to seeing the finished product!
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I change the bracing from angle iron to 4"C channel
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How much suspension travel will you have? Any particular reason for putting the bags both in front of the axle? Seems having one behind the axle, it would have more leverage and one bag could be enough to carry it.

I've thought about a gooseneck flatbed with the tires up through the floor like a low-boy, with enough spread to park a 15.5-38 tractor tire between the axles, with air-ride.
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Originally Posted by NE frmhnd
How much suspension travel will you have? Any particular reason for putting the bags both in front of the axle? Seems having one behind the axle, it would have more leverage and one bag could be enough to carry it.

I've thought about a gooseneck flatbed with the tires up through the floor like a low-boy, with enough spread to park a 15.5-38 tractor tire between the axles, with air-ride.
1 pair airbag behind the axles would work great does not given me the lift that need of 8".
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