Finished the main body. I still need to finish a couple more things, but for the most parts its pretty close to done.

It will get a lid as well, but not before the jambo. I'll paint it, wire it up for lights and get it ready to tow tomorrow. It might need some fenders too.

 

pics?

 

yep I missed that about the axles, my head must have been up a dark smelly place at the time


it is wierd, all the pictures in your threads here and on pirate are hosed...
only way to see them is to do a quote of your post and copy the link, wonder if colorado4x4 is screwed up tonight...
work looks great..I would love have a small trailer like that..

edit: cutting out the [IMG] code and just the links seems to work...
edit part II, never mind that did not work, now I get this:
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You don't have permission to access /vbb/attachment.php on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

 

I'll confirm what ocdropzone said haha.

 

I know. My server got hacked a couple days ago. It should be back up within the next couple days. Hopefully the pics will be too.

 

Okay, I decided that the axle was too far forward, so I went ahead and re-drilled the leafs to move the axle back and center it on the tub itself. I also pulled the overload leaf because there is no way it will need it. Then, I added some breakaway cables, the shocks, and will add the tool box seen on the front. However, I have also decided that I need to extend the front tongue section for more room for the tool box. I also finalized the fender design and just need to build them next week.

It has an extremely thin coat of paint just in case it rained. I will be rolling on the hammered tone and then repainting gloss black tomorrow as well.

 

got any pics or details on how you are running double bearings and hubs on that axle housing? I'm really curious how that works.

nice work, btw! but IMO, the SR5 rims look better than the black steelies.

 

Yes, but the SR5 wheels and tires are BALD. Besides the currents are only temporary until I can get the 35s mounted on decent wheels.

 

Quick update. She is getting very close now. I will be taking it up Poll Hill Rd tomorrow to go camping for the night. We'll see how the coupler/hitch works in a mild trail.

I do still need to wire in lights, but my flat towing lights will work just fine for a quick trip.

 

Wow nice work. I wish I could make stuff like that. It looks very sturdy and well made.

 

I went camping this weekend with it and towed the trailer up a couple good sections on Pole Hill Road just to see if it would bind or give me issues. I think it did around 12mi of 4wd trail use. I checked the coupler and ball when I got home and saw no issues with fatigue on either.

For the purpose of this trailer, I should be just fine with what is on there. This trailer will never see anything significantly hard (like the Rubicon). The main plan is to have something light weight that I can tow to camping spots around Colorado. For any hardcore wheeling it will stay in camp.

There are a couple things that I need to address on the trailer though.
1st being the shackles. They invert from time to time, so I will be adding some longer shackles to it to keep that from happening.
2nd being the length of the front tongue. I need to extend the tongue at least 12". I will eventually run a rear tire carrier, so I will definitely need to extend the tongue. I will just cut and sleeve it with some more square tubing.

All in all, it tows great behind the 4runner. I can still set the cruise at 75mph and while I know its there, I am still able to hold speed on flat ground no problem.

 

I would put some fold down T clips around the outside of the box to provide some attachment points and tarp the contents for security but it looks pretty sweet.
I would have gone for a ring and pintle hitch set up for max. off-road ability and theft prevention as well.

 

What is the tub dimensions? I have my steel laid out and am planning on welding up the frame this week. I am looking at 46 inches wide by 5 foot long. The M416 is 6 foot long. Probably bout 18 inches deep. what did you do for the floor? I am debating on just using wood for the floor and skin the sides with steel.

 

Upper portion is 48"x48". Lower is 48"x36". Its 18" deep.

I wanted it small and lightweight. My old M416 was still pretty damn heavy. And with either a 3VZ or 22RE anything bigger would be pushing the limits on drive ability.

 

Do you have any more pics of you skinning the sides and bottom?

 

I am amazed! You make a project like this look easy tho i know its can not be You must be having such a great time with a this project.

 

Awesome! I love the extra hubs and diff...can never have enough spare parts!

Just FYI you can pick up Pintles for cheap at the farm supply store. nice work!

 

Very nice trailer .....and Runner! ... Windsor huh. I lived in the Fort for eight years up unitl '03. Me and the wife are planning moving back in the next couple of years. The terrain out there is epic. I miss the poudre canyon !
Have fun with that trailer.

 

Looks awesome!!! but towing that or anything at 75 mph

 

Whatever! CA's towing laws bring the SUCK.

Its the only state with a 55mph towing speed limit(that I know of). It slows traffic down, and actually causes more traffic and accidents than it helps.