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Yes that extinction worked on my van so when I turned I didn't jackknife into my enclosed trailer. I just had to add longer safety chains, got them cut to length at Lowes.👍👍
Which Timbren did you end up using? I know they have options with a lift, no lift, a drop, etc. I am wanting to run same size 35s as my truck and it looks like what you used would work.
Thank you for the reply. What size tires/wheels are you running? Most of what I see on Timbren site is for max 16.5” wheels. Also any idea what you’re weighing fully loaded?
@@Potus121 I'm running 35s on 17 inch rims, which is the same as ai run on my jeep. That way I only need one spare for everything. Probably weighs 1500-1700 fully loaded.
Congratulations. Thats a big project to take on especially for a first timer, by yourself. But you did it and you didnt die lol...and i appreciate you telling us the mistakes that you made. I too am contemplating installing my new lift, which will also be a 3.5inch. And like you, ill be doing it for the very first time. But really glad everything worked out for you. Enjoy your rig and keep on Jeeping
Great video and explanation. I have a Jeep TJ that had a aftermarket hitch put on it before I bought it, but i figured since it was still higher than my gas tank it was reducing my departure angle. Took it out this last weekend and the hitch rubbed a lot and after watching this video im sure it is affecting my departure angel. I dont use the hitch so, i think I'll remove it. Safe travels and thanks for the video
Do you remember how much clearance you designed between the door frames and door jambs? I would imagine that if they are too tight it would be hard to open or close the doors. Additionally, did you plan for any type of seals around the door to stop water and dust intrusion?
If I had it to do over, I would create more space between the doors and jambs. I sealed them by putting seals on the inside, so the doors press into them when closed. Not idea, but works fairly well. That said, I'm in California, and camp a lot in the desert, so I haven't tested it on a really rainy trip yet...
I went through the tubing and the flooring. Was thinking of just going through the floor sheeting, but worried it might move around and possibly deform the aluminum. Probably overkill...but gives me peace of mind!
I did. But I haven't welded aluminum before and wanted to weld the frame (as opposed to bolting it together) for simplicity's sake. Also, aluminum is pricey...
Great Video. Thanks. The ending gave me peace of mind haha. I've been offroading for 2 years and Ive never "gotten out to measure these points" so I was wondering if I was being irresponsible haha. But yeah I've got a pretty good sense of my truck's capability. Nice video, very well explained and educational.
Glad it was helpful! Yeah, it's more about driving a truck and getting a sense of what it "feels" like. That said, it can be interesting to measure the angles before and after making mods to see what changes. Definitely truck geek territory. : )
Good question! I haven't actually put it on a scale yet. But suspect it's around 1000-1200 pounds - without a tent on it. Hoping to get it to the scales soon and will report back.
Hi Jimmy. The roof rack is a Nebo rack from Terraflex. Requires drilling through the roof to install and I'd recommend having a pro do it. The tire carrier int he video was part of the Smittybilt Atlas Bumper. As for speed bumps, the new suspension handles them much better than the stock suspension.
We were able to jump it from my Jeep, once I pulled him out. He's since gone through the whole system and fixed whatever it was that killed it. Apparently, the battery was only a couple of years old.
Thanks! I used the 4991 VHB. Don't recall precisely how I landed on that one. They have a table somewhere on their website that lists all the different types and indications.
Interested in your experience with the Timbren Axle-less and that heavy wheel/tire combo. Thanks for your efforts. You are building a very stout trailer.
Very nice build. Looking to do something similar for western hunting. You mention a trailer parts website/store…. Sounds like “denute”??. Do you have a link for them? Thanks for sharing your project. Love it.
Thanks! It's Dinoot. dinoot.com/ They ask have a store at Compact Camping Concepts compactcampingstore.com/collections/dinoot-jeep-trailer-style-parts?page=2 Not sure what the difference is 🤔
Awesome build. Love it. Thank you for sharing. I'm using a 40x48 HB trailer with just wood sides and going to change it up with the compact camping axles and springs. I love the use of the vhb tape too!
Hi Michael. You can get to the top of the hill with a stock SUV with some careful driving. But to get down into the valley on the other side, you have to drive down the downhill rocky (bedrock) section. I'd recommend having a truck with some clearance for that part. To get to the more technical sections on the other side of the valley, you do have to go through the gatekeeper, which is more challenging that the rocky hill I mentioned above. You can always hike that part if you don't want to drive through it.
Great build. I built a similar trailer, I have a little more room between the top of the trailer and the bottom of the tent for a canoe or 2 kayaks. I found that a Car Top Carrier works really good when not hauling my canoe between the tent and trailer. You can find them used on Offer Up app for about $20 to $30. The advantages are extra storage that is water and dust resistant, light weight and can be removed in minutes to take my canoe. I also went with 2 awnings over a 270° awning because I always use the side awning but rarely (rain) use the back awning that covers my kitchen. My side awning is a 7'x8' and the back awning is a 5'x8'. It is nice to see another build with similar ideas.
Thanks! So funny you mentioned the car top carrier. I was just looking at I today and thinking I needed a cargo holder for that area - bur not something permanent (so I can put surfboards there sometimes). Great suggestion. Agree on the two awnings. Camped somewhere the other day where I wouldn't have been able to open a 270 degree on. Two gives you more versatility.
Your math is off. Your snatch block is 12 tons. Thats 24,000lbs. Your winch is 9500lbs. Twice that is 19,000lbs. You're block is more than double your winch. Thats why Warn said you're good.
I just installed a gamechanger on my 2014 rubicon. I ended up with the 3 1/2 inch lift kit as well. I thought i'd tell you that i bought a dewalt impact drill the dcf899b. It helped immensely with taking off damn near every bolt and nut. It is invaluable for doing this yourself.
I’m going with the same setup, my lift is supposed to be here Saturday, 35s and new wheels are going to wait until I need new tires. I noticed that the front springs were a little wonky in your pictures and wondered if you set the arm lengths, then you explained that you didn’t, thanks for that.
