WranglerMangler Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I got this trailer in 2016-2017 from a tow yard auction. Nobody was interested in the trailer so I ended up happily paying $5 for it, the way it sits now. I would really like to get it reliable enough to hook up to and do whatever with. Probably mostly firewood. First off, I want to lower the trailer. It sits on 38” tires and has at least a 6” lift block between the axle and leaf springs. I don’t want to be lifting every round of firewood any higher than I need to be. Hooked up to Minche She has been sitting since 2018. Need to pressure wash her off. Actually cleans up pretty good. Pretty sure it’s a Full floater offset D60 underneath her. Will probably end up removing the axle shafts and making some block off plates to keep the debris out and oil in. Somebody spent a bunch of time on the old girl, building the rack and gas can holders, etc. Then it was just dumped on the side of the road. Impounded by the local tow company. Will update on the progress as it happens. Thinking 31” or 33” tires, needs all new wiring, have already gone through the axle, new bearings and seals. (2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Deal of the century right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 6 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: Deal of the century right there. Agreed. Looks like a solid bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 Thanks guys. Couldn’t let her go for the price. And yes, nothing but a little surface rust to be found on the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Well apparently they are 8” lift blocks. Not 6”. Lol. Unfortunately the rims are 16.5” so something will need to be addressed there to get a smaller tire size. It’s a shame with the amount of 5x4.5” rims I have around I can’t use a set of them. Maybe a D35 swap is in order? Think it could handle the weight full of wood? Just thinking about stuff, I do have an old XJ and WJ fuel tank sitting around that would definitely be convenient to have as a transfer tank. Would be cool to have an extra 20 gallons of gas for longer trips and hunting trips. There is most definitely enough room up underneath the bed to mount a tank. Would be cool to be able to use the stock fuel pump to transfer the gas. Inspected the wiring, it’s all trash and not worth even trying to fix. Will need to totally replace all the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I've had over 2k in my MJ trailer when I still rocked the d35. it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Pete M said: I've had over 2k in my MJ trailer when I still rocked the d35. it'll be fine. Sweet. Good to know. What did you change it out to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I had an MJ AMC-20 sitting around and couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 Today was the first firewood trip over Chinook pass for Gladius. It was most definitely a good trip. A good learning experience as well. She tows pretty good empty. Can hardly tell the trailer is back there besides the weight. Once loaded however, it has some sway issues. If your driving down the road, only paying attention to what’s in front of you, nothing is wrong, all is good in the world. The second you look back in a mirror, it appears as though we are going to die by how the trailer is swaying back and forth. Looks sketchy as hell. If there is a mid corner bump, it sends the trailer into a seemingly out of control side to side movement. All along, it feels perfectly normal in the truck. Hopefully lowering the trailer helps, maybe some new, heavier springs and better shocks. And/or possibly a sway bar? We will see. I was able to get a decent amount of wood stacked into the trailer. 60 half rounds, so 30 rounds total. Don’t feel that I overloaded it either. While pressure washing the trailer, I noticed this sticker on the tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, WranglerMangler said: While pressure washing the trailer, I noticed this sticker on the tool box. This would be an awesome fridge sticker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 the sway problem comes from the balance of the load. it's too even. you need more weight in front of the trailer tires than behind. the box and spare tire do this job when empty, but the wood counteracted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 12 hours ago, eaglescout526 said: This would be an awesome fridge sticker! I actually had this debate with myself, try to razor blade it off and put it inside on the ammo cabinet to preserve it, or just leave it, and let it get weathered…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Pete M said: the sway problem comes from the balance of the load. it's too even. you need more weight in front of the trailer tires than behind. the box and spare tire do this job when empty, but the wood counteracted it. I’ll try removing the box for the next load of wood and see if that helps the situation any. Get some more tongue weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, WranglerMangler said: I actually had this debate with myself, try to razor blade it off and put it inside on the ammo cabinet to preserve it, or just leave it, and let it get weathered…. You know @boxyjeep could get this produced for us. Nudge nudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WranglerMangler Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said: You know @boxyjeep could get this produced for us. Nudge nudge. Ooh that would be cool. I would happily send it to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 hour ago, WranglerMangler said: I’ll try removing the box for the next load of wood and see if that helps the situation any. Get some more tongue weight. if the box is currently empty or close to it, that will most definitely help. if hte box is currently empty, you could even just open the lid and place wood into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxyjeep Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 I can definitely duplicate the decal. PM me a close-up picture, taken square on with good lighting. Also will need the measurements (width and height). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erandel Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 3:38 AM, boxyjeep said: I can definitely duplicate the decal. PM me a close-up picture, taken square on with good lighting. Also will need the measurements (width and height). It would be cool if that would have a new decal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 5 bucks - dayeem! Looks pretty slick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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