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deck height on harbor freight trailer
Posted:
Thu Aug 11, 2005 6:19 pmby surveytech
Anyone know the deck height (ground to top of rail) of the 1175 harbor freight trailer?
Searched for specs on the trailer but didnt see that.
thanks!
Walter
Posted:
Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:47 amby IraRat
Walter, it depends whether you decide to mount the axle below or on top of the springs. I have mounted mine below for a higher height, but I'm not home now to give you any kind of measurment.
18"
Posted:
Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:38 pmby Q
Just measured the one I use for a utility trailer and it's 18" from the ground to the top of the frame with the standard 12" wheels.
Q
Posted:
Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:38 pmby surveytech
Way cool.
the axle on the harbor freight is under the springs, correct?
thanks Q
yes, under the springs
Posted:
Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:02 pmby Q
The axle is under the springs. I tried mounting the axle above the springs as a test on my teardrop but IMO there isn't enough clearance.
Q
Re: yes, under the springs
Posted:
Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:59 pmby exminnesotaboy
Q wrote:The axle is under the springs. I tried mounting the axle above the springs as a test on my teardrop but IMO there isn't enough clearance.Q
Q is right, at least on my HF 1800lb trailer, it is. I did mount my axel above the springs but I had to notch my spring mounts. I have a few pics in the build progress link in my signature.
Sorry, I don't have the measurements as my build is not taking place at my own residence and I wont' be there for a few days
Posted:
Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:31 amby surveytech
thanks for the info.
I am comparing it to the 4 x 8 trailer that I just picked up at tractor supply.
the deck height on my trailer is 13 inches with the standard 12" wheels.
axle is over the springs on this one.
That little bit of info helps me put things in perspective when I look at the various photos that everyone has posted.
thanks bunches!
Walter