Must have options for a trailer build.
02-22-2020 | 05:42 PM
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Must have options for a trailer build.
Considering building a trailer through loadmaster out of Port Clinton,OH for my 353 fastech.
what are the must haves when building a trailer? I will not be in saltwater.
EOH disc brakes?
ladder to access the bow?
drive guard?
any thoughts are appreciated.
what are the must haves when building a trailer? I will not be in saltwater.
EOH disc brakes?
ladder to access the bow?
drive guard?
any thoughts are appreciated.
02-22-2020 | 06:11 PM
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Axles far enough back for good tongue weight
EOH Disc Stainless
2 spare tires
14ply G Load Range tires
Wheels actually rated for the load
Triple 7k or 8k axles
Air Tight or Vault Hubs
Bright reverse lights
EOH Disc Stainless
2 spare tires
14ply G Load Range tires
Wheels actually rated for the load
Triple 7k or 8k axles
Air Tight or Vault Hubs
Bright reverse lights
02-22-2020 | 09:34 PM
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he said a 353 not a 400ss lol your suggesting 24,000 lbs worth of axle
02-22-2020 | 10:23 PM
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Have you ever looked at how cheap and small trailer axles are? Chinese Bearings, seals, brakes, springs, shackles are a JOKE compared to even the rear of a 1/2 ton pickup.
8k come with a larger outer bearing which are prone to fail on the 6k and 7k.
You can also order the axles, torsion and leaf, with a lower rated suspension and still have the advantage of larger bearings and brakes.
Trailers control the load, and are more important than the truck. Unfortunately 90% of trailers out there are improperly, underbuilt junk.
02-23-2020 | 12:28 AM
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EoH
All LEDs
Backup lights
Night loading lights (trailer outline)
2 spares WITH bearing/hubs, mounted opposite each other which are mounted about 10 feet aft of the winch stand, to act as centering guides in a current or breeze (cover with white tire covers)
2 piece winch stand with V-catch
Twin top opening trailer toolboxes, with the lids mounted at least 6-12” above the trailer frame
If you want to get fancy, twin triangular lifts in front of the front axle so if you ever drop all the axles off a ramp, you can drag them back up.
If doing a bow ladder, make it removable.
All LEDs
Backup lights
Night loading lights (trailer outline)
2 spares WITH bearing/hubs, mounted opposite each other which are mounted about 10 feet aft of the winch stand, to act as centering guides in a current or breeze (cover with white tire covers)
2 piece winch stand with V-catch
Twin top opening trailer toolboxes, with the lids mounted at least 6-12” above the trailer frame
If you want to get fancy, twin triangular lifts in front of the front axle so if you ever drop all the axles off a ramp, you can drag them back up.
If doing a bow ladder, make it removable.
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02-23-2020 | 05:42 AM
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Yes,
Have you ever looked at how cheap and small trailer axles are? Chinese Bearings, seals, brakes, springs, shackles are a JOKE compared to even the rear of a 1/2 ton pickup.
8k come with a larger outer bearing which are prone to fail on the 6k and 7k.
You can also order the axles, torsion and leaf, with a lower rated suspension and still have the advantage of larger bearings and brakes.
Trailers control the load, and are more important than the truck. Unfortunately 90% of trailers out there are improperly, underbuilt junk.
Have you ever looked at how cheap and small trailer axles are? Chinese Bearings, seals, brakes, springs, shackles are a JOKE compared to even the rear of a 1/2 ton pickup.
8k come with a larger outer bearing which are prone to fail on the 6k and 7k.
You can also order the axles, torsion and leaf, with a lower rated suspension and still have the advantage of larger bearings and brakes.
Trailers control the load, and are more important than the truck. Unfortunately 90% of trailers out there are improperly, underbuilt junk.
02-23-2020 | 07:15 AM
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Many, many great suggestions so far. Bow ladder has made trailering our boat a much better experience. I would add: have stern strap mounts positioned so the straps do not bind on the trim tabs. Also proper bow strap mount.
