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Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:09 pm Post subject: WTB: Approx 4'x8' Utility Trailer

Just what it says. I'm looking for a small utility trailer. I can go buy a 4x8 that holds 1200lbs and folds for $250 so I'm looking for something like cheaper. Maybe built better too? The wheels on that thing are just dinky.

Lemme know!
Ciao
-Hardcore

Dewey316 · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:13 pm Post subject:

spare 10bolt.... plus welding. Wink

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject:

i have a spare 10-bolt.
add a pickup bet and $100 worth of metal and you are set. maybe some junkyard leaf springs. hell i might even have some springs you could have. theres a set sitting in my dads shed i am pretty sure he wants gone.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject:

I've thought about that but Brandon said that WA doesn't allow any new used rear axle trailers.

I guess people have a tendancy to neglect them in fields and such, and the diff fluid seeps out, and then the gears lock up on the freeway.

Xophertony · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject:

strip the gears out. hell. i'm pulling all the guts out of it anyway.. just use the shell. just keep the bearings greased... stupid laws.

The bearings mostly run on differential fluid. If you pull the pinion out.... the fluid will seap out lol.

chevymad · Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 11:51 am Post subject:

If you want to build a trailer you might try getting a rear axle out of a caravan. Alot of them use a solid axle in the rear. Look like they'd be real easy to make a trailer out of. Dad's got a bunch of real trailer axles spare, but they'd be too heavy/large for what you want.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:00 pm Post subject:

Think it's worth it to build one with the cara-axle vs :

Keep in mind... I wouldn't be paying for either route Materials vs Trailer Kit in picture.

HEAVY DUTY 1175 LB. CAPACITY 48" x 96" FOLDABLE UTILITY TRAILER WITH 12" WHEELS

LARGER PAYLOAD CAPACITY
Stow this folding trailer just about anywhere--it only takes up 2 ft. x 5 ft. 3'' of floorspace! Steel frame has built-in slots for stake siding (stake sides and trailer contents not included). Add your own plywood decking for a 4 ft. x 8 ft. bed. Bed tilts all the way to the ground for easy loading. Easy assembly.
DOT certified tail light, fenders and safety wiring harness
Heavy duty steel construction with baked enamel finish
Includes coupler assembly with safety chains and 1-7/8'' ball hitch receiver
Three leaf spring suspension
4.80-12 tires
Max. load capacity: 1175 lbs; Axle thickness: 5mmOverall dimensions: 140''L x 61-1/2''W x 19-1/4''H; Weight: 287 lbs.

ITEM 90154-4VGA
$249.99

Xophertony · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:10 am Post subject:

250$... i'd just buy that one.