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  1. 27th November 2006, 09:50 AM #11
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    oh forgot to mention decided to stick with a 7x4 instead of a 7x5 which was too wide.
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  2. 27th November 2006, 09:54 AM #12
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    Give me a call, I think I've got a pair of rims you can have.

    Definately go for the eye to eye springs. Read the discussion on Shock absorbers for a trailer in this forum for some further nfo on springs. While you're at it conside fitting shocks to the trailer.

    The frame on the pics looks a bit light in its construction - make sure there is plenty of support under the trailer and gusseting on the angles.
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    I was just having another look at it. Get them to build the frame only - this should be much cheaper. Pop River or teck screw chequerplate alum cladding. This will look better, not corrode, never require painting and be lighter. Once all the holes are drilled etc and you've made it to fit, remove the alum and have the frame galvanized. If you can't afford galvanizing, then paint it with tar prior to assembly and pour some oil into the tubing.
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  4. 29th November 2006, 11:19 AM #14
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    thanks Michael, im still looking at diferent options. Money and time are always the problem.
    What size are the rims you have? i need some 16x7's since i currently run 265's.
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  5. 5th December 2006, 09:28 PM #15
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    Hi Vogue,

    I have recently been through this exercise. I finished up having a 7 x4.6 made by Tru Blu Campers in Boundary rd Mordialloc. They did a superb job !! I had it fully spec'd. Do it once, do it properly, is my motto. Treg hitch, electric brakes, full chequer plate.... I also specified Land Rover hubs and rims. I am currently looking for some 265/70 tyres as this will bring it up to the same spec as the Disco with off road wheels. I went to 4.6 wide as I often found the old 6x4 just too small. Also had the sides at 15 inches. This trailer will easily carry 2 mtrs of soil. Happy to recommend Paul at Tru Blu, I am a fussy B&^%$ and he built exactly what i was looking for. Price - you gets what you pays for, but they were very competitive.

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