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Originally Posted by 4536
Here is the infor on my trailer:
Bought a used 8X6 flatbed trailer that used to be the base for a popup tent trailer:
Wt: 360 lbs, 150 each wheel and 60 TW (tongue wt).
Wheels: 8"
Distance of ball receiver from front of trailer base: 45"
Axle location: 59" from rear of trailer.
Width of Axle, bearing cover to bearing cover plus .5 " clearance on each end: 72" This defines the shortest width possible.
Height from pavement to top of floor unladed: 16
inches
I've attended to the bearings and alignment and have purchased Led tail and side marker lights.
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Just in case you did not know about this thread, it may hold some food for thought.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ile-12376.html
A word of caution about 8" wheels. Build time into your schedule, go slow and stop to monitor hub temps OFTEN! Small diameter wheels rotate much faster. The bearings may be light duty, and the small hubs may not hold much reserve pack. If they start to heat they go quick. Spin welding sucks. Voice of experience here. I'd seriously consider going to 12 or 13 inch wheels, for higher load rating and margin of safety as well.
Cheers
KB