I have a traile with the flimsy fenders. I built a diagonal support rod from the frame up to the fender. I used 2 carriage bolts to attach to the fender so I had no paint damage the welded the lower end to the frame. Fenders are sturdy now.
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I have a traile with the flimsy fenders. I built a diagonal support rod from the frame up to the fender. I used 2 carriage bolts to attach to the fender so I had no paint damage the welded the lower end to the frame. Fenders are sturdy now.
Well thanks to this post I learned about the existence of Stake Pocket D-rings. I picked up a set of 6 on Amazon for $11.70 a piece. Tractor Supply had them for $28. They seam to be well made and will give me more tie-down options on my various trailers. More money spent because of this Forum.
I wound up drilling a hole in the center of my stake pocket and the add-on d-ring and used a 5/16" grade 8 bolt. This will keep someone from walking off with them and the 5/16" Grade 8 bolt is stronger than the pin included.
Wish I would have known about them! I am going to probably pick up a few of those. I wonder how they would work without a run rail? My trailer doesn't have the tub rail.
Just run the chain down through the center of the stake pocket and then secure the end the same way in the above photo. Been doing that for decades.
I don't use chains to secure vehicles on trailers; I use straps secured to the axle. On a piece of equipment, I will use chains and binders. Nothing good on a vehicle to secure chains to. Straps designed to be wrapped around an axle is the safest way.
I should have specified that my strap setup is chain on one end, and then tire straps on the other end.
Noob trailer question. My son & I each have a TJ. Is it even possible to find a trailer to tow them both with my 2012 Silverado half ton 5.3 LT crew?
Please be gentle since I'm, admittedly, ignorant
Please be gentle since I'm, admittedly, ignorant
Your Silverado couldn't safely pull both. You'll want at least a 3/4 ton truck. Both TJ's plus a trailer big enough would be in the 20k pound range. A trailer that big would need to be a gooseneck.
Agree with the need for 3/4 ton minimum. Might even want to look into a diesel as well if pulling up and down steep mountain grades. I know the gassers will work but after towing my LJ on a trailer with a F350 diesel along I70 from IL to Ouray a couple months ago, made me glad I went for overkill.
Whoa, whoa, whoa —- if I am going to be in your avatar photo, I demand compensation!
That’s pretty funny - do you recall where that picture was taken?
Whoa, whoa, whoa —- if I am going to be in your avatar photo, I demand compensation!
That’s pretty funny - do you recall where that picture was taken?
I'm going with Moab
Poison Spider?
I got talked into a F250 on my last purchase replacing a F350. I should have listened to my gut and stayed with the F350 series. For that kind of weight, you want the diesel.
My 1/2 ton 3.0 Duramax pulls my Jeep fine on my equipment trailer. I'm debating on upgrading to a 2500 with a 6.6 Duramax.
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