Vintage Grumble Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 44 minutes ago, mjrstar said: Awesome project wouldn't mind myself.. As far as the trailer build I have a similar designed trailer for my Honda which has been great except it continued to crack the risers for the top rail on the sides from the points from the axle forward to the front.. the issue is these are limiting the bending moment and there is no triangulation.. I ended up shortening the cross bar along the front so the sides dip down to almost triangulate the sides similar to how your back section is and then I added a diagonal in just the first section. Sorry if my explanation is garbage, but it might save you a repair job after its galv or painted. I think I know what you mean. I was considering adding in triangulation like this or similar, Most of the weight in the SXS is probably just in front of the rear tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Yep, pretty much, I rewelded mine a couple of times but it continued cracking the steel, has been algood since adding the diagonals. the load on yours won't be front heavy like mine though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thphantum Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Recently finished this trailer designed for side by side, small tractor, Two quads etc. Engineer mate suggested doing the bulk of the welding from side to side with minimal welds running front to back, which allows the trailer to flex just a lil bit. Seems to be working so far. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrstar Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Looks nice, there is a lot less bending moment with a tandem axle, as the point loading between spring hangers for weight distribution is far more spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thphantum Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 3 hours ago, mjrstar said: Looks nice, there is a lot less bending moment with a tandem axle, as the point loading between spring hangers for weight distribution is far more spread. Yea I went a bit overboard. Probably could have got away with one axle and no brakes. Also took the drawbar steel right back to the centre pivot of the tandem springs. Tows real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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