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[Fox]

Thanks Yogie, its unusual but it means I can flat pac it under the quad on the ute for long trips I will be able to carry up to 100 ltrs of fuel and my gear.

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[Fox]

Hubs and axle are to be decided. wheels may be the front ones of the Brute not sure yet,

[Dino]

Nice thinking Fox. I like the treg style coupling. You just going solid axle?
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[Fox]

I'm looking for insperation !!!!! any Idea's






I had to make this up, caravan ones are to big.


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[Dino]

Live axle, coupla panhard type locating rods, small coils over shocks. That might take away from the flat pack idea though.
Or a leaf trailing arms. Or old VW torsion axle.
Axle location and suspension in one. Very KISS.
You may be able to get them from the wreckers.
As Yogie said, your welding looks pretty good.
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[Fox]

Thanks Dino I havent finished welding yet have to do some tidy up work,I'm thinking of going to the wreckers and spend some time looking for ideas

[yogie]

is that a leaf spring cut up ???? good idea, I'll be using that in the future.
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[Fox]

Yes Yogie, it will give a bit with the rubber insert, strong as hell cheep to. If you are going to use it for heavy work take the rubbers out and weld the fold, Then put the rubbers back, it gives me three way movement.

[Dino]

Earthmover wrote:

check this one out what you think http://www.ali-lite.com.au/deluxe.htm

That's a neat little unit. 8" wheels may be a bit small for off-road though. Certainly light and cheap enough.
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[yogie]

Hi fox, what are the diamensions of your trailer, i.e length and width of cargo area, and the draw bar length., did you use 50x50 or 40x40 box tube ???
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[yogie]

been thinking of using this some how ??????? well two of them.


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/new-rear-shock-absorber-for-trail-atv-dirt-bike-crf50_W0QQitemZ290393880370QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439cd2f732
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Fox]

Thanks Outback I have been to see them thats where I saw the Torsion system in this pic.--Yogie, The side base rails are 4o mil x 1200 - the cross base rails are 40 mil x 600 - the draw bar is 50 mil x 1230 and forward of the frame by 730 - the two tri bracings are 40 mil x 530 there is a centre brace as well cut to fit when you have made the outer frame. It crossed my mind to go shocks I'm still thinking. This is what I wan't no springs or shocks neat !!!!!!!

[yogie]

Fox wrote:

Thanks Outback I have been to see them thats where I saw the Torsion system in this pic.--Yogie, The side base rails are 4o mil x 1200 - the cross base rails are 40 mil x 600 - the draw bar is 50 mil x 1230 and forward of the frame by 730 - the two tri bracings are 40 mil x 530 there is a centre brace as well cut to fit when you have made the outer frame. It crossed my mind to go shocks I'm still thinking. This is what I wan't no springs or shocks neat !!!!!!!

Very neat and tidy, But what about hubs ? what wheel types are availible, would/do they come to suit Grizz ?
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Fox]

Thats the stage im at just finding out,my Kawa wheels are 80mil centre to centre stud and so are the 4 stud hubs at super cheep auto I will take my wheel down to make sure. Yogie the bloke at the trailer place said he can do just about any wheel hub,

[outback]

Fox iam sure you will pick the right suspention .i looked at the torsion system .but really was trial and error for me as to what weight we were going to carry. i had ended up putting the springs on top of the axle and putting an extra leaf in . only because ive put mudgaurds on .

ive seen to many people make the mistake of making trailers to stiff .

To stiff it will bouce you all over the place fully loaded. but iam sure you know that . make sure the suspention does the work and you have some give when its loaded softer if better,

your trailer looks good more creative than mine .
By the way lake Ayre might get water in it again .
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[Pooj]

That is a flamin top job mate, congratulations. You have given me a few ideas for mine. I am thinking of coil springs for mine, will see what i come up with. Keep us posted on ya progress, will be good to see the finished product.

Nice to have a TV to watch while ya work eh?

Cheers.......................Pete!
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[Fox]

Thanks everyone, What started out as a time filler has turned to (I want it finished now) But all's good,I start back to work tomorow Wed- Australia day -today- I'm going to work and paint the Trailer and get that part done, and after I get a couple of wages under my belt ill buy the axle's hubs etc. And yes the tele is handy. My shed room varies with how much Gym Equipment my wife hires out some times I have the whole shed and other times just a corner. I hope you all have a good Australia Day +++++++++ Outback when the trailer is done and before winter I would like to do another ride,There are two more Grizzly's coming on board soon to the 4x4 side of riding..




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[Fox]

Tis all done waiting for Axles Hubs and Susp?????

[yogie]

Fox wrote:

Tis all done waiting for Axles Hubs and Susp?????

so what have you decided on the hubs (stud pattern)
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers

[Fox]

Still thinking got a couple of weeks to go yet, But I think I will go with the Torsion system and my front wheels of the Brute with 26" tyres if there not to high All these If n buts,

[Earthmover]

Best one I have found, it's the same size as my Honda perfect.
the catch is it's close to $13,000 or (9 Gs) just the pod trailer like I'd Bash that through the Bush



http://www.forsalebytender.com/new_page_5.htm
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[Dino]

Fox wrote:

Still thinking got a couple of weeks to go yet, But I think I will go with the Torsion system and my front wheels of the Brute with 26" tyres if there not to high All these If n buts,

You could always step the draw bar down if you needed the trailer to tow level. Plant trailers and old single pole timber jinkers were built like that for the same reason.
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[Earthmover]

Dino wrote:

Fox wrote: Still thinking got a couple of weeks to go yet, But I think I will go with the Torsion system and my front wheels of the Brute with 26" tyres if there not to high All these If n buts, You could always step the draw bar down if you needed the trailer to tow level. Plant trailers and old single pole timber jinkers were built like that for the same reason.

that is the best way to go with offroaders that or dolly axle under the front. I found this one on Ebay $150 4 wheel steering

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[Fox]

Neat I like the 4 wheel steering, there are a lot of 4 wheel ATV trailers on U-tube they seem to like 4 wheelers in the states, most of the expensive trailers have 4 wheels.

[Dino]

So Fox. Any update on your trailer? It was looking impressive.
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