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Yesterday I cannibalized the old front jack that I replaced in order to extend the existing rear jacks so that they'd be long enough to reach the ground with the higher stance of the trailer. Next I installed a couple RV leveling bubbles... :) Installed the old jerry can holder. Cut...

Finished the fenders and got them painted up. Both my boys were home for the weekend so we muscled the tent into place and bolted it down.

Yesterday I had planned to get the fenders installed and painted. An angle grinder accident that required 9 stitches in two fingers kind of derailed my plans. Did manage to get some work done though. Once I got the fenders off, I cut the face metal at an angle in the corners so that I could...

Just about got my fenders reworked over the past week. These things were not meant to be taken off. Took a plasma cutter, a cut off saw, a grinder and a lot of patience.

Looks good!

Update on the trailer. Flipping the axle raised the trailer too high for the rear jacks to touch the ground. I flipped my jack supports over which gained me back 4" but I think I'll still need blocks under them. Painted the front of the trailer - starting to look pretty good. Cut off the...

See it now! So you're saying I need to add vice grips to my packing list? :tearsofjoy:

Great info. I'll definitely check that out. I did rotate the axle 180 (drivers side went to passenger side) before I flipped the brackets. I'm trying to get this thing ready to do some camping this season. That is the reason I didn't spend much time cleaning up the springs and shackles...

Flipped the axle last night. Hardest part was getting the leaf spring shackle bolts loosened up and out. Cut the leaf spring brackets off the axle and re-welded them back on 180 degrees. Cleaned things up a little and sprayed a coat of paint on the axle. Gained about 5" of vertical by...

My tow vehicle is a 2021 Gladiator. The wheels don't match exactly, but they are Jeep wheels with a Jeep center cap. I should probably get it weighed as is to know what I'm starting with.

I'm making it up as I go. I ought a Smittybilt Overlander XL RTT for it so that is definitely going on it. Will definitely be adding a battery to power some lights (probably a lead acid 100 ah battery to start with). Maybe some solar to charge the battery. Maybe some water storage. Will...

Thanks for your input. These fenders will have to be cut off an welded back on (built like a tank). So it's a little work but I have the ability and equipment either myself or from a friend. I haven't though much about brakes. I'd have to Google "adding brakes to a trailer for Dummies". :)

Opinion time! Everyone has one, feel free to shar yours! These are the rims and tires I scored for $16 each! This picture shows what they would look like under the trailer (trailer is jacked up to get the tire/wheel to fit). An axle flip should gain me plenty of clearance vertically. I...

Thought I'd throw this out there to see if anyone knows what kind of trailer this might have been in its previous life? Strangest thing about it are the jacks on the back. They pull out about 4' to each side.

Trailer is coming along pretty nicely! I learned to weld in high school and I'm 48 years old now. I'm confident my welds will hold but man are they ugly! Got quite a bit of sanding and painting to do but then the fun stuff will start. I found a sweet deal on some Jeep JK rims and tires...

First step was to measure and come up with a plan. This is what I came up with.

Found this little trailer while cruising some back roads in southern Indiana a month or so ago. Not sure what it is (military or not) but it is perfect for my DIY build. I have a lot of ideas in my head but welcome any ideas or advice any of you might have.

Just getting into the overlanding journey. Building a trailer now and looking for all of the tips and tricks I can find. I'll be pulling the trailer with a Jeep Gladiator once it's done. Located in southern Indiana. I have tons of outdoor experience, not so much offroading experience.