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Walking axle atv trailer build (with pics)

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    TurboDiesel

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    Got the grease fittings drilled and tapped in the rocker axles and everything working smooth:yes:
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    Ok, so...
    I couldn't take it any longer. I took the walking beams off and cut the tubes off where i left them sticking out past the frame. Then i cut all 4 spindles off the walking beams and shortened them 1.5 inches and welded them back on.

    I was able to narrow the track width 4.25"
    And...I'm much happier:thumbs:
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    4 hinges on tailgate
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    Just need to clean up the welds on the tailgate
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    now thats a good job well done.
     
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    Thank you, Clay.:salute:
     
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    You’re doing a great job! I’m sure you’re going to love using that trailer! What color are you going to paint it?
     
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    I'm impressed with how in that first video Tim managed the walking beam to come to a stop at dead level...unless the vid was edited... ;)
    Looking gooder :yes:
     
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    I'd buy me one of those!!!!
    :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Way cool.
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    Great build on the trailer Tim.
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    I started watching this and Chaz goes I want one. Told him that was a certified toy not a tool. He told me it would be for wood gathering. I look at him and just said right. And then told him that I guarantee that I wouldn't get in that vehicle with him.
     
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    Thank you. Sir.

    Most likely a satin black. Still thinking aluminum sheet metal since it wouldn't ever need painted
     
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    Me too. It was not edited...and i never thought anyone else would notice it, but i liked it when it happened..
     
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    Thank you, Chaz.
     
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    Absolute 1st class job Tim. Almost too purdy to use.:thumbs::thumbs:
     
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    Do you think there will be a galvanic corrosion issue?
     
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    We have a local guy who will build custom trailers. Tell him exactly what you want and he will build it. My BIL has him build trailers and then he puts walk in refrigerators on them and he sells them or rents them out.
     
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    Yes...will need some sort of bond break material.
     
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    Was thinking the same about corrosion i would go with expanded mesh. Either way still amazing build !
     
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    I'll hafta think about this aluminum/steel corrosion thing.:sherlock:

    Thanks for the reminders, all!:tip:
     
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