Rollbar Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 More pics soon. I have two Willys and this one is pretty bad. I'm going to build a trailer out of the rear of this Willys. I am also thinking of keeping the rear axle there for now. I was thinking about adding brakes (don't really need to) to help on some down hill adventures. What do you think ?Thanks,Jim http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/14/y5ere3uh.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/14/saha7y9u.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/14/a4ereqa9.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/14/ypanuvy3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollbar Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 '48 Willys trailer being constructed to date. Using some 3/4" .095 square tubing and metal for the front to make corners to match the rear etc. 2" ball and will add a 1" DayStar body lift (have in stock). Used front bumper for rear bumper. After I get it all done, I will tare it down to paint/install new bolts, BL etc. Note: this Willy's was sitting on a CJ5 frame. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/zyza4a5e.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/y3ybe5a8.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/9edapeqy.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/a9yda6ed.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/my2yse7e.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/eta5a4uj.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/05/e8a4u9a3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Moses Ludel Posted October 24, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 24, 2013 Yea, another trailer guy! You, me and RareCJ8...Thanks for sharing, Jim...RareCJ8 will jump in, I'm sure! So will Biggman100... Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggman100 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Jim, i would definitely add trailer brakes. The trailer might turn out to be compact and not very heavy, but fully loaded it might end up extremely heavy, and push against the truck, and cause the trucks brakes to work harder, and especially on big hills would definitely be worth it to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollbar Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have a Willy's axle under uit right now and that has 10" brakes. Some have suggested getting a trailer axle w/5x5.5 pattern and electric brakes which sounds good. Just have to finish it and then take the tub off for paint. I think I am going to paint it Tan and the Willy's Tan since I have a OD Jeep already but that is still up in the air. I would really like to leave the bumps and bruises on the trailer and the Willy's-adds character I think. Stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Moses Ludel Posted October 27, 2013 Administrators Share Posted October 27, 2013 This sounds like a well-conceived trailer...Keep us posted, it sounds like a fun project and very functional when you're done, Jim! Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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