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Post by sublazer88 on Jan 11, 2007 23:11:58 GMT -5
Thats right ,I found a trailer. Its a home made 20' deck over with about a 4' dove tail. Its got three, count three axles and all three have brakes. It came with ramps, a new deck, brake away box, and all the lights work.  Now i know some people frown on a home made trailer and so do I but this thing is well made. It looks like any other factory job. I am sooooo pumped about it. This leads me to a question. Do I use straps or chains to tie down the burb ? Do I go to the frame or the axles ? Any advice would be appreciated. |
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Post by Pauly383 on Jan 12, 2007 0:10:25 GMT -5
Ask therobzilla and FWP . Also can check towrig.com
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Post by hoss50 on Jan 12, 2007 1:23:24 GMT -5
Straps on the axles is what I do with mine. I have a trailer now too. They work well for me sofar & I know that Rob, Fred, etc use straps also.
Harley
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Post by wheelin1 on Jan 12, 2007 8:20:38 GMT -5
I strap the axles, just make sure it is cross strapped, and this will help with the side to side movement. I highly recommend picking up a set of mac's straps, they are some of the best money I have spent recently.
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Post by 2dollah on Jan 12, 2007 11:07:14 GMT -5
I strap the axles, just make sure it is cross strapped, and this will help with the side to side movement. I highly recommend picking up a set of mac's straps, they are some of the best money I have spent recently. I saw these straps he bought. They are NICE...and cheaper than straps at home depot. |
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Post by Steve on Jan 12, 2007 12:44:54 GMT -5
I strap the axles, just make sure it is cross strapped, and this will help with the side to side movement. I highly recommend picking up a set of mac's straps, they are some of the best money I have spent recently. DLD has great straps also. Their prices are extremely competitive and are built for commercial use. Being a former tow truck operator for about 8yrs. I definately say to strap the axles and cross the rear. This will provide excellent support both side to side and front to rear especially on a Burb. If you want I can get you DLD # and address. |
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Post by daddyja on Jan 13, 2007 0:33:21 GMT -5
Speaking of trailers. Steve, are those braces holding up on your trailer?
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Post by hoss50 on Jan 13, 2007 0:38:04 GMT -5
For longer trips on heavier trucks like my K5 & your Sub I would recommend 4 straps in the cross pattern. For short trips with a light truck like Matt's we have used 2 straps with no problems. For the Sub though I would suggest 4 in the crossing pattern.
Harley
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Post by 505girl on Jan 13, 2007 0:51:31 GMT -5
Dammit, I want a trailer, too.
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Post by Steve on Jan 13, 2007 12:40:29 GMT -5
Speaking of trailers. Steve, are those braces holding up on your trailer? Ja you did great. I've used it a little but it is much sturdier than ever. Thanks again. One of the months myJeep will be trail worthy again and I'll get out and see your rig in action now. |
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Post by fwp on Jan 13, 2007 15:37:49 GMT -5
This leads me to a question. Do I use straps or chains to tie down the burb ? Do I go to the frame or the axles ? Any advice would be appreciated. Can 'o worms there. Everyone has their opinion. Some good discussion here... www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534903 |
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Post by Steve on Jan 13, 2007 15:59:13 GMT -5
This leads me to a question. Do I use straps or chains to tie down the burb ? Do I go to the frame or the axles ? Any advice would be appreciated. Can 'o worms there. Everyone has their opinion. Some good discussion here... www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534903No one will ever totally agree on it. Try one and if it not up to par for you then try the other. If you are using the frame keep in mind your suspension moves alot. This will cause loosening in the straps whether it be side to side or front to rear. Never know. Also make sure you have the proper hooks for frame mounting. There are different kinds to use and it'll change from vehicle to vehicle and year to year as to what is best. Try and stay away from the small J hooks. They tend to pop out if not properly mounted. Meaning positioning, if not positioned properly they will come out of the frame mount. You will also need to be careful enough to use the manufacturer slot holes, etc,etc. I could go on and on, on what all is involved. Take it from a professional driver that the axle is the best way to strap it down. |
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Post by az-k5 on Jan 13, 2007 20:03:39 GMT -5
Well, the most common is straps. x-cross if possible. I am lazy and only use 2, one on each pumpkin. If you have a real loose suspension toss one over the boatside through the cab and down the other side. This will limit sway. You want to tie off to the axles BTW.
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Post by hoss50 on Jan 19, 2007 1:50:45 GMT -5
Here is a pic of my trailer & you can see the strapping I did for the long haul down from Colorado.  Harley |
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Post by Steve on Jan 19, 2007 9:50:05 GMT -5
Here is a pic of my trailer & you can see the strapping I did for the long haul down from Colorado. Harley Damn that freaked me out. I first saw the pic and thought that was my truck. If I had not just got out of mine I'd been freakin. Good choice of trucks. |
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Post by sublazer88 on Jan 20, 2007 20:42:54 GMT -5
Well, after all my searching and reading it seems that most people agree that crossing the CHAINS to the axles is the best way to go, so that is what i will do. So now i have to go shopping for some of the ratcheting chain tensions. I will also be starting my cross over in the morning.  |
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Post by az-k5 on Jan 20, 2007 21:08:11 GMT -5
Sweet. I am putting new motor in tomorrow. Shake down at TM
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