Tire fender/body clearance ???

[kirkman]

I have my floor done and I have 2 1/2 inches of tire clearance from the floor. Do you think that is enough or do I need more? I am building a 5x8 benroy out of 1/2 b-c ply wood. The TS trailer is rated for 1700 plus pounds. HELP!
Thanks!
Jason

[steve wolverton]

You could always put bump stops on the trailer so that it would not be possible for the springs to compress more than the 2.5".

[kirkman]

Not a bad idea Steve.
If it looks like like it wont need any more travel than that I might just give that a try. Any idea where I can find them?

[toypusher]

I have my floor done and I have 2 1/2 inches of tire clearance from the floor. Do you think that is enough or do I need more? I am building a 5x8 benroy out of 1/2 b-c ply wood. The TS trailer is rated for 1700 plus pounds. HELP!
Thanks!
Jason

I would not think that you would need more clearance. My HF 1175 rated trailer has about 2 1/2" travel and does not seem to hit except when I hit a deep pothole very hard ONCE! That is the clearance also that was between the top of tire and the stock fenders.

[steve wolverton]

Any idea where I can find them?

I would make my own. You could always swing by a junkyard for the rubber piece. If you want to sling some cash...

http://www.autoanything.com/suspension-systems/61A2640A0A0.aspx?kc=CJ1485&PID=1205240

I don't have any on mine and I have 2.25" of clearance from the tire to the plywood floor.

[kirkman]

Thanks guys!

Steve....man those things are pricey!!!! I think I will build my own out of a old truck tire or something. that is a lot of $$$ for something so small. Thanks though!

[cdcofer]

Yes, those are expensive. It's because they're full sets for a truck. You only need a pair of little bump stops. I used these http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku Only $8.69.