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jaysgottaredtop · 09-12-2017, 07:53 PM

Yes. This thread is sweet.

Nothing fancy here. But enough to party.

'03 Chevy 2500 (6.0L gas), ext cab, long bed. Great truck, very reliable, tows fine, just sucks down gas.

Homebuilt trailer was made by some middle-of-nowhere dudes for their circle track cars. I bought it from them on Craigslist. Hubs are hard mounted to the frame to get the deck height suuuuper low. Makes loading/unloading a breeze compared to a giant dovetailed full axle trailer. The tires are the trailer's only suspension, so it's a bit bouncy unloaded, but pulls very smoothly with a car strapped on.

TheRealSy90 · 09-13-2017, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jaysgottaredtop

Homebuilt trailer was made by some middle-of-nowhere dudes for their circle track cars. I bought it from them on Craigslist. Hubs are hard mounted to the frame to get the deck height suuuuper low. Makes loading/unloading a breeze compared to a giant dovetailed full axle trailer. The tires are the trailer's only suspension, so it's a bit bouncy unloaded, but pulls very smoothly with a car strapped on.

Hey man, whenever you want to make copies of that trailer for everyone else then lemme know where to send the money.

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jaysgottaredtop · 09-13-2017, 05:38 AM

I'll be replacing the hub bearings in the next few weeks. While I'm working on it, I may try to take some basic pics/measurements in case anyone is interested in roughly replicating it. No current interest in making them myself though, haha

TheRealSy90 · 09-13-2017, 05:41 AM

I wonder what spindles they used. Maybe I could pick up a cheap used flat deck, strip the leafs from underneath and have some spindles welded to the sides of the deck [emoji848]

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jaysgottaredtop · 09-13-2017, 07:01 AM

Your end result wouldn't be any less sloppy than this trailer, I can guarantee it.

Better yet, I'd perhaps suggest welding plates onto the frame, then bolting spindles onto the plate. Just in case you ever needed to replace the whole assembly.

1on1 · 09-13-2017, 11:13 AM

The height of your trailer is nice to easily load and unload but I have a feeling if this was driven around hilly areas, it would scrape the street. It would be ideal to make a similar trailer with air suspension or possibly using motorcycle shocks/springs?

jaysgottaredtop · 09-13-2017, 11:54 AM

It's really not bad. It'll drag the tail corners on extreme dips, like pulling out of my terrible driveway. But normal lumps and bumps and crowns on the road aren't a problem.

Agreed though, having some sort of bagged cantilever design would be even better. There are a few companies out there that make them. Pretty neat, but more $$$ than I'm willing to spend personally.

1on1 · 09-13-2017, 12:34 PM

I know what you mean by other companies, I forgot the name of the one in cali but it was easily 6k+. Otherwise, great trailer and glad you guys decided to bring this back alive.

ZX88 · 09-13-2017, 04:50 PM

thinking about getting an 01-05 sequoia. 6200-6500lbs tow capacity. They are also damn cheap. I cant find anyone towing cars with them though...

lewisfk · 09-13-2017, 07:53 PM

Picked up 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, rated to tow 6k pounds. I wanted something different and my kids are playing a lot of sports.(softball dad) My previous truck was 2011 F-150 ecoboost it towed like a boss! I will hold on to the Pathfinder until Toyota diesel truck has been on the road for two years, or the f-150 diesel. I towed 2800 pounds with the pathfinder easily and averaged about 22-23 MPG. I average 26-30 driving back and forth between ATX and SA daily.

Crazyced · 09-13-2017, 08:17 PM

My HEMI Durango 4x4 with tow package has a towing capacity of 8900lbs. More then enough for me. It also has plenty of space in the back for people or equipment.

It was also cheap.

tloh · 09-13-2017, 11:51 PM

1998.5 ram diesel. not the biggest or most powerful, but pulls great and haven't had many issues with it.

pacotaco345 · 09-14-2017, 09:26 PM

I think I enjoy towing my car around more than actually driving it sometimes lol

edit: fuck photobucket

A DOG 406 · 09-15-2017, 10:18 AM

1996 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Vortec. I added stiffer front shocks and rear tow shocks with the 1500lb helper spring. Also did the Powerstop front brake kit with vented rotors. Tows great just gotta get the speed up for big mountain passes

jaysgottaredtop · 09-15-2017, 12:09 PM

Holy tongue weight. Strap that car further back.

A DOG 406 · 09-15-2017, 12:14 PM

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Holy tongue weight. Strap that car further back.

Yeah its got a lean to it. I think it's also cause I flipped my hitch to get a better angle of loading and unloading the car. Which would put more load angle on the tongue. I need a set of those bolt on air bags. http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...ad=47584901292

TheRealSy90 · 09-15-2017, 12:16 PM

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Yeah its got a lean to it. I think it's also cause I flipped my hitch to get a better angle of loading and unloading the car. Which would put more load angle on the tongue. I need a set of those bolt on air bags.

It's not the lean that he's calling out its moreso how far forward you have the car on the trailer. Try and set it back further to where it's centered over the trailer axles.

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A DOG 406 · 09-15-2017, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

It's not the lean that he's calling out its moreso how far forward you have the car on the trailer. Try and set it back further to where it's centered over the trailer axles.

Ahh yeah I could put it a little farther back and see how that helps. Thanks

turbronegro · 09-17-2017, 02:53 PM

My 2000 7.3 excursion (Rasputia). I'm this pic I was hauling my wife car full of our stuff on a 20ft, with the excursion loaded up too, plus 40gal of fuel in the tank. Kid in the second row watching a movie with bluetooth headphones. Drove like this from SoCal to San Antonio. Was driving in 111deg weather uphill in Cali trans temps a cool 170deg averaging 16+mpg loaded for 1200 miles. Super comfortable and easy to drive. Unloaded highway I can get 22mpg and 18-19 mixed. When I tow its like nothing is back there. Oh and she's stock besides mods to make her reliable. Anyone with a 7.3 truck get a 6.0 trans cooler, best $150 you'll put into a 7.3 truck.

pacotaco345 · 09-19-2017, 07:24 PM

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What's everyone's deal with massive tongue weight and not using drop hitches lol

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turbronegro · 09-23-2017, 04:05 PM

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What's everyone's deal with massive tongue weight and not using drop hitches lol

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Funny you said that. First thing I bought when I got to Texas was a B&W drop hitch and new batteries. Next will be a nice winch!

TheRealSy90 · 09-17-2017, 03:35 PM

Yeah 7.3's are dumb reliable and 7.3 excursions are awesome.

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TheRealSy90 · 09-19-2017, 09:16 PM

Well boys, I did I thing. I went and impulse bought a 24 foot Haulmark Edge enclosed trailer. For the price he wanted it just seemed too cheap to let it go. Also waiting on tires for my F350 so had to rent a damn uhaul truck [emoji23]

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TheRealSy90 · 09-20-2017, 09:21 PM

Anybody else running an enclosed for their drift car? I already want to mod the hell out of this thing [emoji24][emoji23]

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TheRealSy90 · 09-24-2017, 11:51 PM

Took the trailer to the house today to test load the drift car and see how it would go. Ended up sticking my gktech ramps at the end of the trailer ramp and was able to drive the car in and out perfectly with just the front bumper off. Also I had the 2" hitch upside down at the time which is why the trailer is raked back some. I flipped it back the other way and now it sets dead level with the truck. I think I'll need to get a pair of race ramps to slightly lessen the angle with the trailer level.

Also took a video of pulling the car back out:
https://youtu.be/Wa67TwNM_UY

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09-12-2017, 07:53 PM	#1
jaysgottaredtop Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yes. This thread is sweet. Nothing fancy here. But enough to party. '03 Chevy 2500 (6.0L gas), ext cab, long bed. Great truck, very reliable, tows fine, just sucks down gas. Homebuilt trailer was made by some middle-of-nowhere dudes for their circle track cars. I bought it from them on Craigslist. Hubs are hard mounted to the frame to get the deck height suuuuper low. Makes loading/unloading a breeze compared to a giant dovetailed full axle trailer. The tires are the trailer's only suspension, so it's a bit bouncy unloaded, but pulls very smoothly with a car strapped on. __________________

09-13-2017, 05:38 AM	#3
jaysgottaredtop Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I'll be replacing the hub bearings in the next few weeks. While I'm working on it, I may try to take some basic pics/measurements in case anyone is interested in roughly replicating it. No current interest in making them myself though, haha __________________

09-13-2017, 07:01 AM	#5
jaysgottaredtop Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Your end result wouldn't be any less sloppy than this trailer, I can guarantee it. Better yet, I'd perhaps suggest welding plates onto the frame, then bolting spindles onto the plate. Just in case you ever needed to replace the whole assembly. __________________

09-13-2017, 11:13 AM	#6
1on1 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 3,321 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: 1on1 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	The height of your trailer is nice to easily load and unload but I have a feeling if this was driven around hilly areas, it would scrape the street. It would be ideal to make a similar trailer with air suspension or possibly using motorcycle shocks/springs? __________________ instagram

09-13-2017, 11:54 AM	#7
jaysgottaredtop Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	It's really not bad. It'll drag the tail corners on extreme dips, like pulling out of my terrible driveway. But normal lumps and bumps and crowns on the road aren't a problem. Agreed though, having some sort of bagged cantilever design would be even better. There are a few companies out there that make them. Pretty neat, but more $$$ than I'm willing to spend personally. __________________

09-13-2017, 12:34 PM	#8
1on1 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 3,321 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: 1on1 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I know what you mean by other companies, I forgot the name of the one in cali but it was easily 6k+. Otherwise, great trailer and glad you guys decided to bring this back alive. __________________ instagram

09-13-2017, 04:50 PM	#9
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	thinking about getting an 01-05 sequoia. 6200-6500lbs tow capacity. They are also damn cheap. I cant find anyone towing cars with them though...

09-13-2017, 07:53 PM	#10
lewisfk Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Austin, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 1,163 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Picked up 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, rated to tow 6k pounds. I wanted something different and my kids are playing a lot of sports.(softball dad) My previous truck was 2011 F-150 ecoboost it towed like a boss! I will hold on to the Pathfinder until Toyota diesel truck has been on the road for two years, or the f-150 diesel. I towed 2800 pounds with the pathfinder easily and averaged about 22-23 MPG. I average 26-30 driving back and forth between ATX and SA daily.

09-13-2017, 08:17 PM	#11
Crazyced Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 381 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My HEMI Durango 4x4 with tow package has a towing capacity of 8900lbs. More then enough for me. It also has plenty of space in the back for people or equipment. It was also cheap.

09-13-2017, 11:51 PM	#12
tloh Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: columbus ga Age: 40 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	1998.5 ram diesel. not the biggest or most powerful, but pulls great and haven't had many issues with it.

09-14-2017, 09:26 PM	#13
pacotaco345 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal/Ft Worth TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I think I enjoy towing my car around more than actually driving it sometimes lol edit: fuck photobucket __________________

09-15-2017, 10:18 AM	#14
A DOG 406 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Age: 38 Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	1996 Chevrolet Suburban 5.7 Vortec. I added stiffer front shocks and rear tow shocks with the 1500lb helper spring. Also did the Powerstop front brake kit with vented rotors. Tows great just gotta get the speed up for big mountain passes __________________

09-15-2017, 12:09 PM	#15
jaysgottaredtop Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 950 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Holy tongue weight. Strap that car further back. __________________

09-17-2017, 02:53 PM	#19
turbronegro Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal Age: 36 Posts: 325 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My 2000 7.3 excursion (Rasputia). I'm this pic I was hauling my wife car full of our stuff on a 20ft, with the excursion loaded up too, plus 40gal of fuel in the tank. Kid in the second row watching a movie with bluetooth headphones. Drove like this from SoCal to San Antonio. Was driving in 111deg weather uphill in Cali trans temps a cool 170deg averaging 16+mpg loaded for 1200 miles. Super comfortable and easy to drive. Unloaded highway I can get 22mpg and 18-19 mixed. When I tow its like nothing is back there. Oh and she's stock besides mods to make her reliable. Anyone with a 7.3 truck get a 6.0 trans cooler, best $150 you'll put into a 7.3 truck.