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If you really need angle iron -- dont you have a old metal bed frame around? the sides tends to be 5-6 ft long
Just used my old bed frames to build a carryall/storage box. The thread's on here somewhere...
If you really need angle iron -- dont you have a old metal bed frame around? the sides tends to be 5-6 ft long
When beefing up a light trailer, don't forget about the wheel bearings. If the wheel bearings (as opposed to the axle) are not rated for the load you are carrying, they will overheat and freeze up at the most inconvenient times. Have seen that happen a lot.
Then you have to decide, do I unhitch the trailer and leave the load beside the road, call a wrecker, etc.
I may be wrong (but since I build trailers regularly...) That trailer is entirely too light...especially if the tail gate is.
I googled this for you...your local steel supplier? You really buy that steel at the hardware store?
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That tractor with fuel, top and no water in the tires is close to 1800-2000 lbs, plus the weight of the trailer probably exceeds you gvwr of that trailer and axle...if not pushes it to the max. You definitely need to consider other options all the way around...it's just too light for long term service...I've been in the plant where those trailers are made and many other similar plants. Trust me, I wouldn't trust a light trailer like that loaded up any further that I could pick it up and throw it.
When doing this type of work, I like to use opposing welds. Make the same size, and length of weld opposite of each other. That way you'll have less chance of warping.but stitch welded it so it won't distort the existing angle. Is this right?
I draw them.Thanks Shield Arc. Where do you get those diagrams?
Called another metal yard and they're just a couple bucks more for the angle but only want $5 for the first cut and $1 for each after.
radioman said:If you really need angle iron -- dont you have a old metal bed frame around? the sides tends to be 5-6 ft long