Side dump,useing some first run shop parts

[FreddyGearDrive]

Awhile back,built a side dump trailer from scratch. Seems a few people really liked it. So figured maybe see if these can be made w/out costing a fortune. Took my first one into shop,made a few changes,& had them make up some parts for this baby.
Picked up the formed & lazered parts a few days ago & started to build another trailer.
First the frame assembly.

Should of had them make this plate for king pin,but wasn't sure if I was going to taper the frame the same as the last one. So had to make this one,it's some long long cuts w/a scroll saw.


This one is a triple axle like the last,but this time gunna run floaters on the front axle.Not quit sure if I like the looks of it.


Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[mazdaparts]

I agree with you on the looks of the front axle. I don't recall ever seeing a trailer with floats on the front axle. I have seen some with a lifting 3rd axle with floats. Either way this is still a sweet trailer. Are you still going to use hydros or linear actuators?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

I like what you are doing with my trailer but I dont like the float front axle needs to be a normal front axle not a single.

[fhhhstix]

I agree with Paul the third axle needs to be duals.

Travis

[russisloud]

looks like your off to a get start with the new parts

[Izzy]

Freddy - nice use of sub plates for the legs, single and double suspensions......

[FreddyGearDrive]

Well glad this is the only time I have to do all this parts making for a side dump.I think this is going to work wonderful!
Got the cylinder mount/hindge brackets made.








Thanks Guys! & the super singles are back in the tire box.
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Bigrigger]

Looking good as always Freddy!

[Juganought]

I've started saving FGD. Did you receive my mail?

[Espeefan]

Awesome Freddy. Using a trunnion design on these? Kind of looks like it!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Yea Thomas I got the message,where's the call?
Nate,you hit it right on the head! It's a little harder to build,But this is the way there all gunna be. This is going to work sweet,I can just feel it.
Plus now I can switch side to side via the radio!







Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Ohh yeah freddy you are right very nice set up with the Hydro's..Keep it coming I got a truck ready for it..

[russisloud]

coming along great!

[Espeefan]

Originally Posted by FreddyGearDrive

Thanks Guys!
Nate,you hit it right on the head! It's a little harder to build,But this is the way there all gunna be. This is going to work sweet,I can just feel it.
FGD

Perfect! That's the ticket. Boy, if you start doing these in Wedico or 1/16 scale, I'll want one!

[Stuff]

very sweet!!!

also in your picture


I saw trailers like that on my way up to Edmonton, Alberta. At first i was like what the heck are they doing?? then now you say floaters i think i get it. I dont get is why a trailer from the deep south would be up here in the deep north with floaters lol.

[Espeefan]

Fred, double side dumps, perhaps?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Thanks Guys!
Espeefan,If I mass make these,The train is a must!
& looks like this is the system I'm going to keep!





Now bolt the latches on it,OOOOH BABY!
I can't wait to sit on my butt w/the radio,& flip the dump from side to side
Thanks for lookin!
FGD

[fhhhstix]

That is looking good there Freddy keep up the good work.

Travis

[MACK Daddy]

Woah !! That Looks #$%^&*! Bas A$$

I Like it !


Alfy

[petermoblin]

Looks like the material should slide right out. Good jod