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Old 03-09-2011, 11:52 AM
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Well I really would like to make a trailer to put trash in and haul around some stuff, nothing big or anything. I would want to put matching 31s on it. But my problem is I cant weld, how could I build a trailer that wont fall apart with out welds, I was gonna use some heavy wood for the floor and side walls, but I want a metal frame, also I have a dana35 could I use that as an axle or would it be over kill? any suggestions? I woukd just buy one but those trailers cost alot
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Buy a frame from harbor freight or someone like that. swap the stock axle for a car rear end with same bolt pattern as your wheels.
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My advice would be buy or borrow a welder and learn how to weld. It'd be a good project and practice for things to come.
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