I'm not so sure how much interest there is in following my trailer build, but I'd like to share a few photos and captions to chronicle the effort. Going forward -- after this initial batch -- I'm going to make a real effort to improve the quality of my pictures. I'm not sure how you'd like to see the pics either -- full-size or clickable resized pics that link to the original. I'll start with the clickable resized ones.
The very basic sketch I made for the box and tongue...just to get me going.
Getting started -- Just a bunch of pieces of steel strapped together...and a cut axle that turned out to be perfect just the way it was before I cut it. This was a $78 mistake I will never make again.
Feeling very satisfied with my first ever major welding job. The frame is taking shape. I'm hardly minding that my garage is a certified disaster zone.
TheDarkSide has been a great helper, not only with labor, but with ideas. He helped me fabricate these custom spring mounts. I will market them to Quadratec one day!! (He'll get 5 percent of the profit.)
Welding, grinding, welding some more, grinding some more....
With my 33" tires mounted up, this is what the upside down frame looks like -- with the new Eastern Marine axle. For starters, I removed one of the leaves in the YJ springs Andy donated to the project. I think I can always put them back if needed, though longer U-bolts will be required....rats! The trailer tire track is now the same as the TJ's tire track.
Andy showing that steel who's the boss! Those are jerry can shelves he's working on. There's a shelf on each side.