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It has 5 lugs again.
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Also, my jeep is awesome. That is all.
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Midnight LJR said:
I picked it up for $18,000 I was really happy with that price as most around Sacramento are asking 25k for ones with way more miles.
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sounds like a good deal. I paid 12k for a 2001 TJ sport 4.0, 4k over book value. with 99k miles, probably more miles since they has 32's on it. But other than that is was a clean bean never been off road, and some new paint.
 
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Great time testing out the trailer in Death Valley this weekend.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/death-valley-trailers-maiden-voyage.59313/#post-1054354
Here’s a quick video of it in action.
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If there were drawings of this trailer build I have a relative with the skills to build me one, I certainly don't. Only difference is I'd run the rack for my fishing kayak and have a stand-alone tent. There are some thing I really should have learned years ago.
I like the simplicity of it.
 
NOTNSUV said:
If there were drawings of this trailer build I have a relative with the skills to build me one, I certainly don't. Only difference is I'd run the rack for my fishing kayak and have a stand-alone tent. There are some thing I really should have learned years ago.
I like the simplicity of it.
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I plan to make another rack I can set on for kayaks for sure. Not sure I’ll continue with a roof top tent on it. Kind of a pain with the kids.

I did quite a few modifications but if you check out Dinoot.com they send you a basic frame plan.
 
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This last trip got me thinking I really should have some basic spare parts for the trailer.

I have seen many broken leaf springs on the trail. As of now I am thinking I will get spare U Bolts, and throw a spare spring in the tongue box.

Would a spare hub for the axle make since? It’s a 3500lb axle so not sure I’ll ever have a problem. But I know being off road is a lot harder on it. Maybe it’s something that’s better handled by maintenance. But it would sure be a bummer to ever have to leave our trailer and all of our camping gear somewhere like that poor guy in Death Valley.
 
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Midnight LJR said:
This last trip got me thinking I really should have some basic spare parts for the trailer.

I have seen many broken leaf springs on the trail. As of now I am thinking I will get spare U Bolts, and throw a spare spring in the tongue box.

Would a spare hub for the axle make since? It’s a 3500lb axle so not sure I’ll ever have a problem. But I know being off road is a lot harder on it. Maybe it’s something that’s better handled by maintenance. But it would sure be a bummer to ever have to leave our trailer and all of our camping gear somewhere like that poor guy in Death Valley.
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Maybe not a spare hub, but a spare set of bearing, packed and safely sealed might not be a bad idea.
 
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Midnight LJR said:
This last trip got me thinking I really should have some basic spare parts for the trailer.

I have seen many broken leaf springs on the trail. As of now I am thinking I will get spare U Bolts, and throw a spare spring in the tongue box.

Would a spare hub for the axle make since? It’s a 3500lb axle so not sure I’ll ever have a problem. But I know being off road is a lot harder on it. Maybe it’s something that’s better handled by maintenance. But it would sure be a bummer to ever have to leave our trailer and all of our camping gear somewhere like that poor guy in Death Valley.
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I would make the spare tire holder out of a spindle and hub/bearing assembly. Then you could swap out a hub and bearings quickly and weld a spindle on if needed. Trailer parts are pretty cheap.
 
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SoCalGlide said:
Maybe not a spare hub, but a spare set of bearing, packed and safely sealed might not be a bad idea.
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He needs a complete spare hub, bearings, washer, spindle nut, cotter pin and anything else one side needs including some grease. If you have a problem where you would use a bearing, there is a very small chance that the hub won't be damaged because you didn't catch it in time. The hub needs the wheel studs pressed in with lug nuts on each stud.
 
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NskLJ said:
I would make the spare tire holder out of a spindle and hub/bearing assembly. Then you could swap out a hub and bearings quickly and weld a spindle on if needed. Trailer parts are pretty cheap.
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Solid reason right there to design the axle around bolt on spindles.
 
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mrblaine said:
He needs a complete spare hub, bearings, washer, spindle nut, cotter pin and anything else one side needs including some grease. If you have a problem where you would use a bearing, there is a very small chance that the hub won't be damaged because you didn't catch it in time. The hub needs the wheel studs pressed in with lug nuts on each stud.
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Exactly, everything right there holding the spare tire. You need a spare mount anyway might as well kill two bird. I had a small trailer without brake and with the welded spindle it also had a brake flange mounted on the spindle. I would think you could cut off a damaged spindle and bolt the two flanges together to get off the trail and even home.
 
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