DrewsBrews wrote:Things will flex with weight on them bouncing around down the road so too close can end up with rubbing. I'd suggest adding a rail to connect both sides of the frame right where you will mount the suspension to quell twist/flex. Since you aren't using a single continuous axle, The trailer weight will apply a twisting force on the frame rails that will try and push the top of the tires into the side of the cabin walls. If you are very weight conscious you might just move that rear inner rail, instead of adding more, as I don't see that one being most useful where it is now (unless you have another reason for it).
If you can keep flex down I figure 1" should be enough without being excessive. But I don't have experience with such large wheels and tires on a trailer.
DrewsBrews wrote:I often see a square tube welded in parallel on top of the tongue bar...Maybe a foot or so of overlap down the tongue to have adequate weld strength. Doing this with a 2" square tube would get 2" of rise.
DrewsBrews wrote:Just be sure you are OK climbing into the cabin 2+ft above the ground. I know it doesn't sound like much but I bet a step stool will probably be necessary to do so comfortably.
I'm struggling with the axle balance position...
tony.latham wrote:I'm struggling with the axle balance position...
Install the axle near the 40/60 point on the frame (excluding the tongue) and you'll be fine.
Tony
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