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To update this thread, the trailer is seeing some utility use more than anything right now. I'm glad I have one this size, it would be great to have a dedicated "camping" trailer but I don't need to build or store two trailers. This size is still great for my needs and is working out great for...

I got some OEM Toyota 5 spoke 4runner wheels and 1.25" wheel spacers off of a wrecked 4runner I bought to part out. This will allow me to run the same lugnuts for the wheels on all 6 tires (I could have changed the studs out on the trailer axle but I have the spacers so I'll probably use them...

I'm on the fence about the paint. It may end up white and black or grey and black. I'd love to paint it to match but I've got a reputation for changing vehicles (often). If I can find a close green then I will definitely make it green with black trim. If not it will be something more...

Well we left SoCal on Wednesday the 12th, late afternoon, made it to Atlanta in time to spend Father's day with my dad. The trailer worked out great and towed beautifully even without the electric brakes. We went to Zion, North Rim, up to Colorado and took the trailer to the top of Bridal Veil...

I didn't have much chance to take pictures but I did manage to get a few along the way. On the new hitch pictures it looks odd because of the wet paint and lighting. Really happy with how that project turned out now. I was luke warm on it before...

That is definitely a drawback, but I don't haul plywood very often and never in any quantity. In the grand scheme of things it was a tradeoff I was willing to make as I wanted the trailer much narrower. It would have been nice to trim the fenders off and build a new lip but then fender wasn't...

Well my axle finally came in, there was no way the nearly 85" width was going to be functional for me, especially when 5" of either side is just fender flares waiting to get bashed up even more. I'll be towing this thing with a 3rd gen 4runner and even with my really wide flares (on the...

It sounds like my axle is still about a week out. Making a "to-do" list in the meantime, still hope to get it all knocked out in one day (or a few evenings) once the axle comes in. Some things I was on the fence about doing (non-necessities) may get done since I've got the help right now of a...

Thanks! I found the post with all of the rules. Once I have the axle removed and ready for sale I know where and how to post it now!

No kidding?!?! I honestly hadn't even checked the classifieds here for the rules as the guy that referred me here from another forum to share my build/modifications mentioned you had to have 50 posts to put stuff up for sale. That solves that issue!

I won't be able to post any until I get the axle and we head back to my buddy's shop to install it and make the rest of the upgrades. There honestly isn't too much to look that I haven't already posted! It's been keeping me busy, I ran all of my new wiring and secured it with wiring tabs...

I have had many members contact me about parts that they saw me removing in this thread. I have sold the entire surge assembly, mount and landing leg to a local member. He is also interested in the tires and wheels but I can't let those go just yet. I'm going to update my first post too. I...

My personal experience says that a modern half-ton truck shouldn't need trailer brakes to tow 2500lbs...I'm sure many others here will tell me I am wrong and trying to kill someone. It might make it easier and "better" but certainly not needed if your truck is in good shape. You might be...

I think that depends on what you are towing it with and where you are towing it. For me surge brakes were never going to be a solution based on my needs/goals for the trailer. So far I've towed this thing about 150 miles with no brakes using a 2001 toyota 4runner that is lifted on 33" tires...

Got the trailer down to my buddy's shop to store last night. Happy wife, happy life, she has her garage parking spot back for now. I'm in a holding pattern until my axle comes in, hopefully sometime early next week. Once that arrives I should be able to knock-out the axle swap, welding on my...

I got my tires/wheels mounted this afternoon. Looking forward to getting my axle so that I can get these under it.

Yes, as well as many other parts.

I honestly haven't looked at that for even a second as my primary goal was dropping the surge brakes and lunette assembly. I'd imagine it would be possible. You may find you're better off going with something like these though...

I've seen the one on great lakes offroad, it is a nice setup and probably similar to what I'll end up doing in round 2 (I also plan to eventually copy his wiring set-up with the dual wiring configuration). The tongue modifications were made so quickly because I was getting this all around on...

I bought the 1000lbs version this afternoon to put on my m101a3, I had that 1500lb version in my hand and then realized it said that was the supported tongue weight...ended up going for the smaller version since it was only about an 1.5" shorter or so i think. I'm about to go see if it will be...