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AZMIDLYF 03-17-2016 11:18 AM

What was your average speed with the vee bottom and what speeds are you expecting from the cat?

NASCAT 03-17-2016 11:39 AM


Originally Posted by kvogt (Post 4417053)
talk about I's dotted and T's crossed.

+1 well thought out

Pokher Ace 03-17-2016 11:59 AM

What an amazing job your doing! What are some of the standing records? (time/ avg speed)

BigSilverCat 03-17-2016 12:49 PM

3 Attachment(s)
Fenders mounted

[ATTACH=CONFIG]552517[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552518[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552519[/ATTACH]

BigSilverCat 03-17-2016 12:52 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Stainless hard lines to hydraulics

[ATTACH=CONFIG]552520[/ATTACH]

BigSilverCat 03-17-2016 12:53 PM

2 Attachment(s)
Pumps, generator, ect.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]552521[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552522[/ATTACH]

BigSilverCat 03-17-2016 12:55 PM

4 Attachment(s)
Wheels and tires on the trailer.
Cradle bunks and installing the cradle on the trailer

[ATTACH=CONFIG]552527[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552523[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552524[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552525[/ATTACH]

BigSilverCat 03-17-2016 12:58 PM

5 Attachment(s)
Cradle installed and tilting

[ATTACH=CONFIG]552528[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552529[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552530[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552531[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]552532[/ATTACH]

BigSilverCat 03-17-2016 01:01 PM

Here is a video of the suspension going up and down. The fenders are twisting because they are bolted to the torsion arms. notice the distance from the tire to fender does not change.

https://youtu.be/TP3tooitX7Q

Rollin1405 03-17-2016 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by Bigyellowcat (Post 4417101)
Here is a video of the suspension going up and down. The fenders are twisting because they are bolted to the torsion arms. notice the distance from the tire to fender does not change.

https://youtu.be/TP3tooitX7Q

We mounted fenders like that on a semi trailer that were aluminum and they took a beating. Grant it our fenders were a whole lot bigger, as they were covering a set of 24.5 duals. They vibrated so bad going down the road they eventually cracked in numerous spots. Hopefully there are small and light enough that they will take the vibration of the road being mounted to the torsion arms.
I would assume that all 4 lift axles are on electric over air switches and solenoids?


Awesome trailer build, very thought out and Impressive!!! Every base covered!!!


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