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Postby mcwbyu82 » Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:07 am

Not sure if anyone has seen this(did I search for the site on forum and didnt see anything) but I stumbled across this website. Looks like pretty solid products at good prices. Could be great for those inbetweeners who dont want to build from scratch and dont want to buy a HF kit.

http://www.utilitytrailerkit.com/
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Re: A cool source

Postby Mark Freedom » Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:12 am

mcwbyu82 wrote:Not sure if anyone has seen this(did I search for the site on forum and didnt see anything) but I stumbled across this website. Looks like pretty solid products at good prices. Could be great for those inbetweeners who dont want to build from scratch and dont want to buy a HF kit.

http://www.utilitytrailerkit.com/


They don't include the steel ;)
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Postby asianflava » Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:09 am

It looks like you basically are starting from scratch. All they did is bundle the parts together. You still have to get somebody to weld it up.

Looks like a cost savings for those making a custom frame though. Looking at the 1500lb single axle kit; $245 isn't that bad considering you will probably use everything in the kit. Well, the fenders may or may not get used.
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Postby mcwbyu82 » Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:30 am

asianflava wrote:It looks like you basically are starting from scratch. All they did is bundle the parts together. You still have to get somebody to weld it up.

Looks like a cost savings for those making a custom frame though. Looking at the 1500lb single axle kit; $245 isn't that bad considering you will probably use everything in the kit. Well, the fenders may or may not get used.


My thinking exactly. I havent taken the time to price all the stuff out individually but just knowing about what axles and wheels/tires cost it seems like it is very fairly priced. Could be a shipping and time saver too if someone doesnt have local suppliers.
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Postby scrapiron » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:04 pm

I think you could go a bit cheeper if you can weld and want to shop around. I just bought an axle for $45 it is 5 lug ford pattern. the steel for my complete frame was under $100. So I will have a complete frame minus wheels, tires, toung and jack for $145. I have a set of wheels that match my car, and 37 chevy fenders that I am going to use. I am going to try to build it complete, ready for the road under $1500. (and it wont be slaped together either)
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Postby brian_bp » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:46 pm

Many builders here would not use the lights, either, so it's down to not much more than an axle with wheels and tires. If those are the right parts for a good price, great.
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