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Walking axle atv trailer build (with pics)

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  1. Canadian border VT

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    I know I have been sick .. I missed this thread, great build thread :jaw: Great build Tim even if your going to sell this one and go for ver.2.0
     
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    New side x side !!! You will never look back.
     
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    Yes it does. Especially if you are going backwards while trying to go uphill.
     
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    I've found that even full size ATVs have difficulty getting into the tight spots between trees compared to the 3/4 size bayou. A much bigger SXS would be nice for increased capacity, but would present issues with manuverability.
     
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    Hope you feel better soon.
     
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    Awesome build!
     
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    Yes she would agree...
    No new sxs!:heidi:
     
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    Be great on camping trips...
     
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    IDK Tim.. $2k sale on that hauler would be a nice down payment on a side-by.

    Just sayin..
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    But then again.. You have to take material cost out in order to determine true profit/labor rate.
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    Darn math.
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    Boy is that ever a sweet machine!
    Some sweet :makeitrain"too I'm sure...
     
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    Nice whip Dave. Never pictured you as that type of guy though:rofl: :lol:
     
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    And you'd be right...
    #1. Wrong brand for me :D
    #2. No way my butt is gonna get down low enough to shinny into that thing! I'm more of a "set of Groundhawgs and a stepladder kind of guy" :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Making hinges for the tailgate.
    My plan is to make the gate swing left, right and down like a traditional gate.
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    If I were going to be future owner, I would hand you a couple Benjamin’s and ask you to keep tinkering :D:yes: great ideas
     
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    I think you have already cut the sides down, but if you haven't. The top of the side (where it is vertical) cut all of them in half and put a smaller size tube inside and weld so you could take the top half off (like sideboards on a flat bed or stock racks on a pickup). When loading or unloading you can work with the top off and then when you "top off" the load it is with the top halves back on. (clear as mud?).
     
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    Excellent idea JDubs!:yes:
     
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    Heavy expanded metal with those 3/4" horse trailer mats would be a good option.
     
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    I used to pull a 4x8 harbor freight trailer with 24" side walls...stacked with hedge...on those pizza cutter tires through the woods with my quad. It kinda sucked but was do-able. This thing should pull like a dream compared to that. I would stay the course and try it out.
     
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    Or have the sides fold down... Leave the front fixed height and pin the sides to that when in the up position.
     
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