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Old 12-06-2012, 04:11 PM
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Default Re: trailer build questions

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Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth View Post
yes the trailers do come in various length's and it depends on what you want to build that should determine which trailer kit will be best suited for your application.generally speaking the frame rails for the tamiya trailers are pretty much the same style ,only the length differs.now with the container chassis those frame rails match the frame rails for the tamiya reefer trailer,and of course both of those are tridems(3 axles) or some call them triaxles either way there are 3..the flatbed trailer is the shortest of all not including the pole trailer.and if you really want to go custom you can check out some of the guys in the vendors section on this forum as they build trailers more to scale..hope this helps you out and answers your questions
Thanks. I knew that the frame rails differed in length I didn't know if the suspensions were any different

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Originally Posted by scalepaintn View Post
that was a great Question. a little info. thanks still noob to this truck world working on first truck now and would like to start on a trailer. So can i also ask how tall or long is a trailer or how long is to long and how high is to high. thanks cole
I've got the box trailer, I'm not sure of the exact height and length. I think it is supposed to be a scole 40 or 45 foot trailer. Someone else may be able to answer that better than me
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