I'm starting my first trailer build. Trailer named AT-ST to go with my AT-AT(2017 OR Tacoma) I'm still new to Overlanding and somewhat new to forums. More or less creep then actually post. A buddy of mine started this build but ended up going to an RV so I ended up getting it for a great deal. He threw in just about all the steel I need to finish it with. A 48" and 36" tractor supply under box. 52" heavy duty slides for the 48" box. Other odds like hinges door latches and a few random things.
Started off as a 5x8 trailer cut down to a 5x6 with a 3500lb axle and axle flip kit. He had about 3" spacers to change the bolt pattern to 6x5.5 which I will be removing and putting on new hubs with the same pattern in a few weeks. The wheels are 16x8 and tires are 265/75r16 which is the same size as my truck.
I also ordered 7 way plug to box, 7 colored 12 gauge wire, tail and marker lights that should be here next week as well.
I have very little to no experience with trailers as well with welding. I have a little Hobart 140 that I plan to practice with and finish the trailer with.
So far all I have done is clean off surface rust. Plan on painting the bottom with POR-15 then run my wiring for my lights.
Any tips and advice would be welcome and appreciated.
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Started off as a 5x8 trailer cut down to a 5x6 with a 3500lb axle and axle flip kit. He had about 3" spacers to change the bolt pattern to 6x5.5 which I will be removing and putting on new hubs with the same pattern in a few weeks. The wheels are 16x8 and tires are 265/75r16 which is the same size as my truck.
I also ordered 7 way plug to box, 7 colored 12 gauge wire, tail and marker lights that should be here next week as well.
I have very little to no experience with trailers as well with welding. I have a little Hobart 140 that I plan to practice with and finish the trailer with.
So far all I have done is clean off surface rust. Plan on painting the bottom with POR-15 then run my wiring for my lights.
Any tips and advice would be welcome and appreciated.
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