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20th June 2014, 06:05 AM
Thread: Low profile trailer chassis
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Thanks for your comments guys, I'm progressing,...
Thanks for your comments guys, I'm progressing, but slowly.
The design I've come up with will be considerably stronger than the factory made ones shown at those links Legion.
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7th June 2014, 01:40 PM
Thread: Low profile trailer chassis
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What problems do you foresee with the side...
What problems do you foresee with the side mounted springs idea Legion?
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5th June 2014, 11:59 PM
Thread: Low profile trailer chassis
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Got my springs today, and found the first problem...
Got my springs today, and found the first problem with my design.
The springs are long and strong, but they're also tall. Including the shackles, from the bottom of the chassis to the top of the... -
25th May 2014, 08:30 PM
Thread: Low profile trailer chassis
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Thanks Legion. Because there wont be a floor in...
Thanks Legion.
Because there wont be a floor in the trailer I'm happy to use heavier material for the crossbeams. The chassis rails will be 3500 long, and there are only 4 crossbeams (one at each... -
23rd May 2014, 04:18 PM
Thread: Low profile trailer chassis
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Thanks for your comments Kryn and Aufitt. I...
Thanks for your comments Kryn and Aufitt.
I did think about getting the rails bent like boat trailer ones Kryn. The nearest boat shop is 50 odd kms away, but that wouldn't matter if it was the... -
21st May 2014, 06:39 PM
Thread: Low profile trailer chassis
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Low profile trailer chassis
I've seen some great trailer ideas here, so thought I'd get comments on one I'm planning.
I'm working on a single axle bolster trailer rated at 1600kg GVM/ATM. I want it as flat as possible to...