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powerstroke_1999
11-14-2012, 07:11 PM
Hey guys was wondering what is the best way to convert my tamiya box trailer to a spread axle setup.New to this hobby but it's alot of fun.

Wes

Tamiya Cowboy
11-14-2012, 07:17 PM
get yourself some leaf springs off the tri axle tamiya box trailer and drill new holes where you need them in the frame and mount it up.

powerstroke_1999
11-14-2012, 07:32 PM
Can I use the front leaf spring mounts off a king hauler

bigford
11-14-2012, 08:05 PM
or buy some of russ's air ride kits:rolleyes:

powerstroke_1999
11-14-2012, 10:52 PM
I looked at the air ride kit very cool but how can I mount the air bag mount bracket to the trailer frame when there is no lip on it.

glorydays24
11-14-2012, 11:01 PM
Here's how I mounted mine on a spread axle flatbed.:);)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0378_zps0ddcf77a.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0377_zpsee5f2096.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0379_zpscf817348.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu217/glorydays24/100_0376_zps6d498f7d.jpg

Just another idea for ya, and I hope this helps.

Big John

powerstroke_1999
11-14-2012, 11:16 PM
I saw that to did you make all new u bolts and u bolt plates what all had to be done to make the stock axles work.

glorydays24
11-15-2012, 06:24 PM
PM sent;):)

Big John

Tamiya Cowboy
11-15-2012, 09:23 PM
Its much easier to get the right leafs that bolt to the axles and bolt them to the frame or use the leafs off the Benz single axle trucks the bolt to the axles and mount them to the frame like Jon did in his picks.

ihbuilder
11-15-2012, 09:55 PM
I made the bolts for John Just I'm backed up for a lil bit on new custom orders . try to get reefer springs from jason in japan on ebay . just search in tamiya semi . IIRC , he goes by jr-rc or jasons store

powerstroke_1999
11-16-2012, 11:59 AM
Ok man what can I use for rear leaf spring hangers the reefer spring kit comes with the front leaf spring mounts.I need somthing for the back of the leaf springs so they can move.

ihbuilder
11-16-2012, 02:17 PM
how good are you ? go to your LH pick up some 1/4 or 5/16 wide by .05 thick brass . and make some up ;)

powerstroke_1999
11-16-2012, 06:18 PM
Ok that's what I'll do wasn't sure what to make them out of

powerstroke_1999
11-19-2012, 05:50 PM
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p240/powerstrokedriver/PB170498.jpg

powerstroke_1999
11-19-2012, 05:55 PM
These are the shackels I made out of 1/2 brass strip they didnt have 5/16 at my hobby shop so I had to cut them down with shears and dreamel them to make them round only took 4 hours to make.I used some brass piping to make a sleve for the screws to go in then made a sleve to go over the brass piping so I can have a spacer for the top.I also added a nylon washer on the out side so they can move freely.I could have used 1/4 wide strip but I wouldnt have enough room for the screw holes.

powerstroke_1999
11-19-2012, 05:56 PM
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p240/powerstrokedriver/PB180515.jpg

powerstroke_1999
11-19-2012, 06:00 PM
And here they are all painted up just waiting on the reefer springs to come from japan thanks again steve on the info on where to get the springs.Cant wait to get my new wheels for my rig.

Supermario
11-19-2012, 06:06 PM
They look great. Nice work ;)
Only 4 hrs eh?... That's not bad at all, remember, this is a labour of love:D:rolleyes::p.

Thanks for the pics, keep m comin

Mario

ihbuilder
11-19-2012, 06:06 PM
good job Wes

powerstroke_1999
11-19-2012, 06:10 PM
O yeah it was fun now I see why the parts that are custom made arent cheap.I only spent like $15.00 bucks for all the materials.Its the time to make all the stuff anyways thanks for the comments guys.

glorydays24
11-20-2012, 04:24 AM
Wes, you did a fantastic job.:D:D:D They look like you bought them off the shelf.:eek::D:cool::) Way to go!!!

Big John

powerstroke_1999
11-20-2012, 09:34 AM
Thanks man it wasnt to bad just had to dremel them to make them round.