In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

So begins the trailer rebuild.

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by Pallet Pete, Mar 4, 2018.

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  1. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

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    That back ramp is a beast it’s getting a winch hook for the days I don’t wanna lift it:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Thanks Ray:D I’m running emt today I hope.we shall see...
     
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    will you need an escort vehicle to make sure you will clear over passes????
     
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    :rofl: :lol: It’s only 8 ft!:rofl: :lol:
     
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    That's one mean trailer Pete. :yes:

    Maybe some lift assist springs for that rear gate/ramp.:sherlock:
     
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    Chaz, Apr 8, 2018
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    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::thumbs::thumbs::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    That’s awesome! I like the death spring idea a lot!! This is food for thought I’ve got a couple old garage springs some where!!
     
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    Just saying.. I'd avoid the "death" springs. :bug:
     
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    Great job on the trailer. Impressive
     
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    Needs hydraulics for sure.
     
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    Looks like I’ll be picking up a couple 130lb garage door springs. I’ve come up with a crazy idea for the gate assist. :whistle: That’s all the gate assist systems are using anyways. 2 springs for $30 is pretty good!
     
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    Thank you!:salute:
     
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    Install the spring inside a pipe, maybe even sch 80 pvc, and run a cable to the gate, if something lets go the spring will be contained.........
     
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    What a good idea! nothing worse than getting hit by a unloading spring.
     
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    or killed.........
     
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    I prefer this style spring.
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    The spring is contained on a shaft and the tailgate is between you and the Spring when it is loaded.

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    Junction box and emt going in tonight!

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    That EMT looks great on there! I mocked up both sides took it back off and painted the junction box mounting plate not much else to do till tomorrow now. I might mount angle on the back of the beams for the bolts but I don’t think I have enough left. :whistle: We will see. If the emt is all then I will be cleaning the frame this week and painting it this weekend.:dex:
     
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    Does anybody have tips for painting RAISED expanded steel? I test sprayed a small spot and that was a pain... Is there a roller that works good?
     
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