If you want a winch for this, check the good deals thread.
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If you want a winch for this, check the good deals thread.
I worked on this thing most all weekend. I drilled something like 165 3/8's holes! I used PT 2x8x16 and 2x8x8s. Crammed them all together as tight as I could to allow them to shrink up some. Since 16 footers are never perfectly straight, I would just ratchet strap them straight and drill them in.
I cut the bar across the back and we welded in new tabs for them to mount to. Also wired up the center taillight LED and license plate light.
I would like to do away with the long metal straps that hold the ramps in place. IMO, just a dumb design. I want to build something that will lock the ramps in place when up, so they do not slide around.
Other than that, I plan to wire up 2 of the China lights for work lighting. I also need to rewire the brake away. Pretty much done with it after that.
Scales at the scrapyard today say that the truck and empty trailer weigh 12080. How do you think that divides up?
The title says the trailer weighs 3200. But no weigh (intended)the truck is 8680 (8880-me) right ?
My crewcab weighs 8k "empty" but I carry a lot of **** in the toolbox. Still, 8600 for your truck isn't unreasonable.
My Ram 2500 is 8200 empty, so that seems about right.
My dodge weighed ~7200 lbs at the dump with 35's and 7300-7500 lbs with the 37's and misc add ons.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudtoy67
You're right, it was ~7200...7129 to be exact. I had to find where I posted it before. Still, 8.5k doesn't sound crazy high for the powerstroke.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroncoJo
The red dually with flatbed was almost 10k emptyish.
Might want to go check the welds on that PJ, Evan......
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/tow-r...-problems.html
Jesus.
I really hope not all of the trailers made out of Sumner are like that. I know there are a TON of trailer companies up there and my trailer came out of the area, luckily not a PJ tho.
Holy ****
Damn, I have never even heard of a PJ build quality complaint, just a few powder coat complaints. PJ was sold a couple of years ago, IIRC. That might be what this is coming from. Kinda sucks, Im a big fan as they are built right outside of my hometown
Looking for a new car hauler in the south. Houston, San Antonio, corpus all close enough. What dealers would you recommend? Looking for something nice that will last. No junk angle like my old one.
Apparently not PJ.
Here is my new trailer loaded for this weekends trip to the Texas Mile
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ps8b3c1c45.jpg
24'
5200 lb axles
Adjustable 2 5/16" coupler
8 swivel tie downs on the bed
Winch mount up front
Drop leg centered jack
Air suspension
That car has two too many openings for the mile.
***! Yeah well I took the baby seat out of the back for weight savings. I just want to see what she will do, hoping to break 180 mph. I am currently pushing 580 hp at the wheels on good ol pump gas.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCcola55
Is $439 the best price out there for b&w hitch for my dodge? Anyone have any leads on better prices out there.
Installed? with or without 7way in bed? That sounds cheap if installed. Cant remember what I paid off hand, but I think it was more.
Why does a car hauler need air suspension? And why those axles spread so far apart?Quote:
Originally Posted by FJAggie07
And why is a Cadilliac on a trailer?
For when it puts a rod through the block at 200 mph
E-wang
Something like that. Luckily I haven't had to worry too much about that but a buddy who drove his caddy in from California for the event was making a pass on Friday and blew something up. He started belching smoke, we got it off the runway and pulled the supercharger lid and there were metal shavings ****ing everywhere. Pulled the pan and it was a milkshake of nastiness. Don't know what exactly failed yet but you can't take chances on getting back home. Besides I had to bring the RZR to ferry my wife and kid to and from the start line ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparling
Sitting in line currently for my run this morning. Got a 20 mph tailwind so hoping to break my best yesterday of 179.4.
And why does it need air suspension? It is a tilt and operates using airbags on a trailing arm suspension.
No that price is just hitch only not installed.
Wanted to give an example of the Air Setup on my trailer for anyone wanting something like this for low vehicles.Quote:
Originally Posted by JB
Suspension Aired up:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ps724fc9f0.jpg
Suspension Aired down (we don't need no stinkin' ramps!):
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...psc927105f.jpg
That is very slick! Bet it pulls great
With a low vehicle how do you open the door without airing the suspension up?
It has a remote to use from within the car :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007
Of course it does.Quote:
Originally Posted by FJAggie07
You Dukes of Hazard that sh!t !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AggieTJ2007
I have gotten a couple bids on building a 30' lowboy and they are both around the same price but are kinda high. I am wanting 28' flat deck 2' dovetail 102" deck, tool box in neck, LED lights, 8k axles, 14ply tires. Any recommendations of who will build this for less than the ~10k price I have been getting.
Buy a trailer from a dealer, that's the only way you're going to get one for cheaper. Custom built **** ain't cheap
Pm me. I can't beat the dealers in price but I can give you every option and build it better quality.
half price from where I had mine built:
http://www.heftyproducts.com/
In the market for a new trailer. Any dealers someone might recomend in North Texas
In the market for a trailer pretty much identical to Cooks. 18ft w/ 2ft dovetail 5200 lbs axles. Drive over fenders ect.
You know where I am.
Is a breakaway switch/battery required? When I rewired my gooseneck I took the dead battery and junk wiring to it out. Been meaning to hook it all back up nice, but can't really remember now. I have two unused wires coming out of my plug now
I would rather leave it off. I don't see how those trailer brakes are going to make a difference in the event the trailer is ripped off the ball and the chains break.
You've never seen a trailer run away...
Exactly. It's hitting the ground and stopping just as fast as it would if the drums locked up