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22' 2 x 3 .125 14' 2 x 2 .125 20' 1.5 x 1.5 .100 22' 1 x 1 .100 14' 1 x 1 .100 $140. Goes to show it's not what you know, it's who you know. cheapest local-ish ([picking up, no delivery) metal supply shop would have cost me around $450.

small update, got all the metal I need to build the cargo part of the trailer. Not sure how far I'll get with it this weekend, at a minimum all the pieces will be cut to length. At most, the bottom frame will be welded.

Of course if you keep track width the exact same, and length is right, it will track very close. But that's not always the case. I won't have as much clearance in my trailer axles as my truck will have, but I also won't be taking the trailer on the more extreme trails. My trailer will be a...

agreed on spring rate making a big difference. I dunno, Im not arguing ones better than the other here. I personally have only, and likely will only, use a solid axle type because its simple. But I cannot deny the benefits of the independent. One thing I actually will be doing on mine...

It depends on the style/brand you get.

I can 100% agree with you on this.

here is actually a good video. in a lot of cases, the independent is far better. this video does use a swingarm type independent, but even still, it works better for these types of situations. And even the swingarm style isn't as bad for ground clearance, and each side can rub upon and be...

I have seen them in person. And I have seen them on the trails too. you do realize there are different types of independent suspensions, right? Because what you're describing isn't the best if you want ground clearance alone. However, that system is still a better offroad option than a solid...

trailers don't follow exactly where your rig does, your rigs axle is much stronger, and can handle scraping on things a lot better. your rig will articulate a lot more than your trailer will. If you're doing hardcore wheeling with a trailer, it's a no brainer independent will be better for it...

sure, but having things hang low that are RIGHT beside the tire, makes very little difference as the tire is what goes over things. The middle is where things will get hung up. If you want ground clearance, independent is the way to go on trailers.

a little bit of progress. got the "uprights" all cut and filed down the edges. These will connect the lower frame to the upper frame, and boards will be bolted to them. and just for fun, it warmed up a bit this weekend and somehow I found mud.

slow progress is still slow! but it's also still progress. No visual progress, but wheels and tires should hopefully be in next week.The 35's its currently sitting on need to go back on my truck soon! I am going with 235/85r16 tires for the trailer. basically a 31.8" tall pizza cutter. I...

I try to avoid it too lmao. Sometimes it sneaks up on ya when you're not looking.

Funny indeed! Just a 1 hour drive away. But somehow it's still "down south" lmao. Progress on trailer, things came up and buying metal was put on hold for about a week or two. The joys of adulthood.

The Ranger

my ranger on 35's with stock gears is probably as fast as a flinstones car lmao

alright, I will be ordering steel next week! had some extra lumber so I finished off the framing just to get a good visual. Anyone have thoughts on using 1.5" wide 1/8" thick angle iron for the corners, and 2" wide 1/8" flat bar for the side uprights? using 1" 1/8" wall square tube as an...

Honestly it would probably be cheaper to drive to Grand forks ND, and buy one from home Depot LOL Yeah, it's that bad on some things price wise. Back in 2007 when building our house, we bought as much as we could down south. (regulations and certifications meant we couldn't get everything)...

It's not just a matter of exchanging currencies, Lol that's not how it works, I wish it was. I'll have my guy price one out, but anything I've found so far in my quick googling has been around $40 for a 2 foot piece. That's not taking shipping into consideration either.

Keep in mind I'm in Canada. unfortunately things like this are much more expensive up here.