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Jim,
If you want to do something with a similar setup except closed sides when raised, the Gas shocks will be much easier to do, especially if you keep you lift height below 18"'s. weight wise, a fixed top would be no issue, unless you are worried about the surface being presented to the wind...
Bruce,
Great question. The tow rig is a Lexus LX450/ Toyota Land Cruiser. Has just enough power to get out of its own way at the right elevation. Anything heavier would be an issue. More space, means I carry more. This is nimble for the type of trails I am running. I believe I'm at about...
Well, 7,100 miles and 2.5 months into the shakedown run and everything is running great, with a few minor fixes needed.
The shocks I mounted are too long and knocked themselves loose damaging the frame... its all fixable, but needs attention.
The receivers on the trailer and truck side tilt...
Update:
I am currently in Delaware waiting for TitanPat to come on down here so we can meet up! The trailer made a shakedown run of 1200mi and is doing great. My only issues are light paint coverage... I didnt buy or spray enough, sadly. Because of that, I'm getting rusting under the round tube...
I'm a nerd and I love my iphone! There I said it. I made a video to document the first time the rack lift was tested!
YouTube - Rack lift first attempt by expeditionops.com
Here are some build pics of the lift itself:
As always, there are more pics on the Facebook page.
Well, after burning a full day plus some behind the computer working on a Stainless steel kitchen design, I was the CAD jockey ask PhotoGod about it, we finally got to the rack, I took out a loan to try and finish this thing before Feb. 17. (I didnt actually take out a loan, but I'm pulling out...
The Max Coupler arrived yesterday. This is the first time the trailer has been attached to the truck since the day I drove it home! Big day. More pics at our Facebook page
Now how to mount the lights without them getting smashed by the first rock.
Thanks, I looked for a trailer that had already been molested, so I didn't feel so bad about cutting or welding to it. I passed over a clean M100 before I found this one. The bones are good and that's what was important to me.
Next will be Paint, the rack, a topper, lights and wireing, then she should be ready to roll. If you know of anyone that needs an M416 axle or some wheels, mine are for sale.
I swung by Northern Tool to grab 2" recievers. One for the tongue and one for the back end of the trailer frame. This should allow me to have a rear recovery point for the trailer or carry a bike rack or maybe MAYBE a motorcycle carrier.
They had an 18" tube and a 12" tube, the 18" was...
I have just recently purchased a M416 trailer. Frame is in great shape, axle is doing well also.
To be done:
Strip it down
Blast it
Swap Axle to Dexter with 6x5.5" stud hubs with electic drums and parking brake
Replace E-Brake housing
Weld in reciever into rear of frame
Weld Sliders to frame...