off-road trailer to tow behind my ZJ - Page 2

**5.9 ANDY** · 02-03-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tennesseewj

You may want to consider something to make it ride a little smoother just because you don't want a load bouncing around while cornering. It won't matter so much on the trail but on the way there it could cause you some trouble. Won't know until you pull with it once or twice though, looks good so far

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yea, we drove it like 1/4 down the street and back..... so i will have to put alot of miles on it B4 i get any idea.

**5.9 ANDY** · 02-03-2008, 08:51 PM

here are some under side pics.

Crowing · 02-03-2008, 09:19 PM

Why'd you use a 8.8? Why not use a non-drive axle from a 2wd vehicle....you'd have a higher ground clearance.

UTChavok · 02-03-2008, 09:27 PM

Nice looking trailer andy, looks fun to jump on.

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Originally Posted by Dillonzj

and here is the video i made for you...

You have your engine running in the garage without the door open?

WJChris · 02-03-2008, 09:28 PM

a rear sway bar will keep it from rocking

CMARJEEP · 02-03-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowing

Why'd you use a 8.8? Why not use a non-drive axle from a 2wd vehicle....you'd have a higher ground clearance.

it would also cut down on the weight. not like it matters though because the thing almost weighs as much as his jeep. he overbuilt it so much you could probably transport an small aircraft on it...

**GraKee99** · 02-03-2008, 09:54 PM

What if he is wheeling one day and finds a small aircraft crashed on the trail and the guy is alive and needs to go to the hospital but won't go without his plane. Then what... Ok that is ridiculous in every way.

**5.9 ANDY** · 02-03-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowing

Why'd you use a 8.8? Why not use a non-drive axle from a 2wd vehicle....you'd have a higher ground clearance.

i used an 8.8 because it was free, i plan on getting a real trailer axle in the future.

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Originally Posted by WJChris

a rear sway bar will keep it from rocking

so will shocks.... who ever heard of a sway bar on a off-road trailer anyway??

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Originally Posted by cmarjeep

he overbuilt it so much you could probably transport an small aircraft on it...

you say that like it is a bad thing.

**GraKee99** · 02-03-2008, 10:40 PM

You could put a tool box on that front part right after the hitch and before the trailer bed starts. That might be handy. Just an idea.

**5.9 ANDY** · 02-03-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GraKee99

You could put a tool box on that front part right after the hitch and before the trailer bed starts. That might be handy. Just an idea.

planing on doing that and an air compressor and a gas can holder.

**GraKee99** · 02-03-2008, 10:44 PM

Dang that will be sweet. Looks good.

**5.9 ANDY** · 02-03-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GraKee99

Dang that will be sweet. Looks good.

thanks, i need to finish the jeep, and get some more money so i can spend some on the trailer.

driabyor · 02-03-2008, 10:50 PM

I seen the mud flap part , but you should check to see if you need fenders, also.

.... them coppers just love a reason to give tickets...

CMARJEEP · 02-03-2008, 10:54 PM

he has fenders...

**5.9 ANDY** · 02-03-2008, 10:56 PM

it will not need fenders, i actualy work at the PD, so im prety good about knowing what i can and cant get away with.

im supriesd some one nocied them.... the one on the passenger side needs to be cut off and re-welded, it tilts down a little.

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Originally Posted by cmarjeep

he has fenders...

not gona use the flares..... gona go with the mud flaps.