New Harbor Freight 5' X 8'

[captainsam]

I saw a new Harbor Freight bolt-together with the "magic" 5' bed width. It seems like a likely candidate for a T & TT project but unfortunately has side rails and tailgate and is a bit pricey. Here's the specs: _____________________________________________________________

1500 LB. CAPACITY, 60'' x 96'' TRAILER WITH TAILGATE RAMP AND 12'' WHEELS AND TIRES


Solid steel tailgate doubles as a convenient loading ramp. Easy to assemble with standard tools.Simply add your own plywood decking.
1500 lbs. weight capacity
Solid steel tailgate ramp
DOT certified tail, turn, and side running lights
Large 12'' wheels with pneumatic tires
Built in license plate mount
Ground clearance: 9-1/4'' to 16-3/4'', Tailgate ramp dimensions: 53-5/8'' L x 57-3/8'' W, Tire size: 5.30 x 12'' I.D., Ramp weight capacity: 1500 lbs., Overall dimensions: 137'' L x 76'' W x 31-1/2'' H, Trailer weight: 398 lbs., Shipping weight: 410 lbs.


ITEM 93747-2VGA
$599.99

Sale Price $499.99
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[Geron]

Looks like the side rails bolt on. Removal wouldn't be a problem. It's probably a bolt together just like their others.

g

[angib]

Several things to note from the trailer's product manual:

- The bed appears to be 95" long by 57-1/2" wide - so no cutting is required to overhang the sides over the frame.

- The side rails are in one piece - so no sacrificing a cross member to join them together.

- The leaf spring has separate front and back brackets that are bolted to the frame - moving the axle position will be child's play.

- The illustration shows 5 lug nuts - so it may be easy to change wheels for those guys whose macho factor can't take being seen with 12" wheels.......

So all that's needed now is some creative suggestions on what to use the redundant side rails and tail ramps for. My suggestion is they could be used to make a chicken coop for a particularly strong and escape-prone chicken.......

Andrew

[rampage]

So all that's needed now is some creative suggestions on what to use the redundant side rails and tail ramps for. My suggestion is they could be used to make a chicken coop for a particularly strong and escape-prone chicken.......

Andrew

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[Miriam C.]

So all that's needed now is some creative suggestions on what to use the redundant side rails and tail ramps for. My suggestion is they could be used to make a chicken coop for a particularly strong and escape-prone chicken.......

Andrew

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Cute!
Perhaps the extra rails can be used to make the framework for a tongue box.
Aunti M

[KA]

You could grind off the paint from the extra pieces and use them to make a cool bbq grill for a fire pit or with your welding skills make a garden trellis or tool rack for the teardrop shop.


Kris

[Chuck Craven]

It looks to me like there is enough steal to make another trailer.
A little grinding, just add axel, springs, hitch and some welding!

Chuck