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03-17-2011, 08:06 PM
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New trailer project
While I'm waiting for a few bits for my truck project, I decided to make a start on the trailer to go with it. This is just a teaser, not much to show yet. Don't want to give away too much just yet, but see what you make of this:
 The frame needs a little modding, bits sawn off here and there. It won't be that low, frame is just resting directly on axles. More to come...
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03-19-2011, 02:44 PM
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Re: New trailer project
Modded the axles, they are designed for a euro trailer so are meant for super singles, so I had to narrow the track. It was worth it though, they look really cool with the air bags.
I cut the aluminium axles down and then slipped the stubs into a brass tube cut to the new length to accept duals.  the original axle is on the far right for comparison.
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03-19-2011, 07:46 PM
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Re: New trailer project
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Nick where did the air bags come from?
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03-20-2011, 12:07 AM
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Re: New trailer project
Great engineering on the axles/air bag suspension!
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03-20-2011, 01:33 AM
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Re: New trailer project
great start on the trailer man
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03-20-2011, 03:25 PM
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Re: New trailer project
Thanks guys, the air bags were part of the euro trailer kit. They are made by carson of Germany. I did find a retailer in France that sells them separately but I can't remember where I saw it now! I will try and find it if anyone is interested.
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04-01-2011, 07:08 PM
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Re: New trailer project
Here's a minor update:
Narrowed the kingpin plate etc to accomodate the narrowed axles. Front axle is where I want it, just need to saw off the tabs either side and make new mounts for the rear axle and saw off the tabs for the landing gear so I can mount that nearer the kingpin. More or less where the gear is in the photo.  
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04-04-2011, 12:58 PM
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Re: New trailer project
looking good.
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