Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:30 pm

I got mine from Hendeson's in Salt Lake City. Most trailer supplies will have them. Etrailer.com has them they call them Jeep style fenders.
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby KCStudly » Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:49 pm

That's the reason I asked. Most "jeep style" fenders have longer tails and a shorter front to rear/more pointy top. The ones I bought don't fit my 31's the way I would like.

Yours look better. :thumbsup:
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:04 pm

I removed 10" off of the tails. I'm down to the shocks, lights and putting caps on the end of the square tube. Oh and the angle for the tie downs and deck. Here's a pic of today's progress.

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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:14 pm

I got the light brackets on and the shock mounts done this weekend. Started on the tie downs and deck tie downs. Then I ran out of argon and had to stop early. The trailer portion is close to being done and then I'll send it to be sand blasted and powder coated. Still trying to decide on black or hammered silver and black.
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby KCStudly » Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:44 pm

The black would be easier to touchup, but the hammer two tone would look really sweet! :twisted:
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:07 pm

Yea the touch up problem is the reason I'm having a hard time deciding.
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:42 pm

I started putting on the clips to tie things down. Might have it ready for paint by the weekend.

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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby justageorgiaguy » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:45 pm

Dumb question, what's' that round port/mount?
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby roamer » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:51 pm

Those are for pipe mount stabilizer jacks.
They are nice because you can put the jack down, at 90 degrees for travel, or remove it all together.
I have three of them on my off road utility trailer.
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby justageorgiaguy » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:52 pm

Gotcha, I wondered if it was for a table, but the jacks make a lot more sense
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:02 pm

I have 6 1-1/4" receivers 4 on the back and 2 up front to mount tables or any accessories that I come up with. I figured that I could use the jack mounts to mount other things as well. I think I could get away in most cases using just 2 of the jacks.
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby lfhoward » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:57 pm

The trailer frame looks great! Definitely beefy and will be able to take the abuse of being off road. You may have mentioned this before, but what are you using as a tow vehicle?
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:15 pm

Most of the time I tow with an F J Crusier. I have a half ton pickup as well.
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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby jkidd6339 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:31 am

Trailer frame is finished and ready for paint. Let the sawdust begin.

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Re: Overland Trailer build Jkidd6339

Postby KCStudly » Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:34 am

Looking good! :thumbsup:
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