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Sage Bromax

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Restoring our old off-road trailer
« on: March 04, 2017, 05:03:26 PM »
Last weekend my youngest and I started rebuilding the trailer we have had for nearly 30 years.  I wanted to use Xterra rims and tires, but their bolt pattern is 6 on 4.5 in.  Normal trailer axle pattern is 6 on 5.5 in., so I got adapters.  After mounting the adapters and one wheel, we discovered that it moved the tire out too far and it locked into the fender.  So we took the old drop-axle off and flipped it, re-drilling the spring indexing holes on the other side.  This effectively raised the trailer up seven inches, giving us plenty of tire clearance.  Of course, the 50+ year old bearings were totally shot.  Much to my chagrin, those bearings are no longer available.  So it was time for a new axle.  Since I was upgrading, I went to 3500# spindles and electric brakes.  I also went with a straight axle tube (2-inch square, 1/4 inch wall).  We welded it all together today and got it all mounted.  Next on the list is to install all new electrical.  I am going with LED tail, turn, and backup lights, as well as side running lights.

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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2017, 05:14:44 PM »
Ground clearance under the axle is 14.5 inches using the stock 265/70R-16s.  And we built the axle using the 285/70R-16s currently on my Xterra, so the clearance will be even more once these tires wear out and we upgrade to 285s.

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More pictures once we do electrical.  Shakedown run is in two weeks to Corn Springs campground for our annual geology alumni trip.

Once that is all done, then we will sandblast it.  I am going to Herculiner the roof and down past the roof seam to waterproof the whole top at once.  Still a family debate as to the color.  I want to match the X, the kids like the "antique patina".  :o
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2017, 05:15:21 PM »
Here are some shots from our first trip after the new axle and lights.
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2017, 05:15:39 PM »
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2017, 07:38:35 PM »
That is starting to look really nice, I really like those old school rear hatch doors on it.
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2017, 08:36:21 PM »
Wow! This thing is awesome! Can't wait to see all the progress you make.
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2017, 07:11:30 AM »
Awesome stuff! Looks like you have enough room for about 1600 lbs of tools in a box on that tongue  :D
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2017, 04:20:19 PM »
Quote from: JFanaselle on March 05, 2017, 07:11:30 AM
Awesome stuff! Looks like you have enough room for about 1600 lbs of tools in a box on that tongue  :D

  D'oh!.........................
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2017, 05:24:24 PM »
Quote from: JFanaselle on March 05, 2017, 07:11:30 AM
Awesome stuff! Looks like you have enough room for about 1600 lbs of tools in a box on that tongue  :D
Well, it will fit two spare tires if I decide to take a trip to the Arctic Circle.

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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2017, 11:07:44 PM »
Quote from: Sage Bromax on March 05, 2017, 05:24:24 PM
Well, it will fit two spare tires if I decide to take a trip to the Arctic Circle.

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 But where is the anti-bear .45/70 rack? Oh wait, if you go through Canada maybe you can get Jay to write you a letter to approve it eh?
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2017, 07:18:40 AM »
Awesome trailer.  I'm with the kids.  Through some red oxide primer on a spots and you got yourself a rat rod trailer.
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Re: Restoring our old off-road trailer
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2017, 08:04:06 AM »
Quote from: CAWoody on March 06, 2017, 07:18:40 AM
Awesome trailer.  I'm with the kids.  Through some red oxide primer on a spots and you got yourself a rat rod trailer.

  "Rat Rod Trailer" HAHHAHAHAHHA, that's awesome! He can change his screen name to Rat Fink!
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