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red trailer sj-8535 5x10,for off-road?

Postby wingnutt111 » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:44 pm

i read in past post there where problems with moving the axle on this trailer.has anyone used one of these and will it hold up in offroad conditions? im planning my first build!!!!!!!!and im not sure if i should have one built or buy the red trailerjavascript:emoticon(':?')
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Postby mikeschn » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:18 pm

That's the trailer I'm using for the ET.

First off, the axle is in the wrong place. And it's all welded up, so you can't move it.

Check out the fussing and fuming I did in the first couple pages here...

http://www.mikenchell.com/Generic_ET_Photo_Album/

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Postby wingnutt111 » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:39 pm

seems like for all the hassle and expense($700.00)im better off having one made! it seems like the 3500lb axle is the way to go as well for an off-roader!so thanks mike! i also saw a really cool offroad td on this site and the builder was selling plans,and i cant seem to find it again was that yours?
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Postby mikeschn » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:45 pm

build a custom frame like you said. You'll be a lot happier.

There are several off road teardrops that come to mind...

Dave Nathanson http://tnttt.com/viewto ... ve+offroad
Larry Sorensen http://www.outbackteardrop.com/
Steve F http://tnttt.com/viewto ... ht=offroad
oh and Paul C http://tnttt.com/viewto ... fd27bb0ac0

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Postby Von Pook » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:20 pm

How did you get red trailer to ship the sj-8535 to you?
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