Sandman Ute Trailer

[Alien DNA]

Thats likely to be a compliment

[Valencia]

Thats likely to be a compliment

Well of course it is

[Bigtonkatoy]

Out of couristy can you just use the diff and springs that was in the ute instead of replacing it with an axle

[Alien DNA]

Springs yes.....thats what i did. I just modified the spring saddles to suit a 45mm axle.....with suitable U bolts. Using the spring saddles, i was also able to mount the shocks exactly the same way it left the factory.

I could've figured out a way to use a diff housing, but it was easier to get a solid axle with a stub axle welded to it. Much like a camper trailer has. My one is rated at 1400kg so its more than enough for what i'll be using it for. Plus it come with disc brakes and HQ stud pattern.

Using the original chassis i found to be easier and the geometry for mounting the springs was already there....so it was less work.

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[Taily]

Springs yes.....thats what i did. I just modified the spring saddles to suit a 45mm axle.....with suitable U bolts. Using the spring saddles, i was also able to mount the shocks exactly the same way it left the factory.

I could've figured out a way to use a diff housing, but it was easier to get a solid axle with a stub axle welded to it. Much like a camper trailer has. My one is rated at 1400kg so its more than enough for what i'll be using it for. Plus it come with disc brakes and HQ stud pattern.

Using the original chassis i found to be easier and the geometry for mounting the springs was already there....so it was less work.

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I left my complete diff/springs/gas shocks in situ. One reason was the timeframe I had set myself to build the trailer (before I moved house) so not enough time, the other was as I would have nowhere to store a spare 3.36 salisbury at my new place it is convenient for the moment.

Tows well, carries well just probably not doing the crownwheel and pinion any favours as well as dragging an extra 100 odd kg around I otherwise wouldn't. I'll get around to it one day...

[Alien DNA]

I left my complete diff/springs/gas shocks in situ. One reason was the timeframe I had set myself to build the trailer (before I moved house) so not enough time, the other was as I would have nowhere to store a spare 3.36 salisbury at my new place it is convenient for the moment.

Tows well, carries well just probably not doing the crownwheel and pinion any favours as well as dragging an extra 100 odd kg around I otherwise wouldn't. I'll get around to it one day...

I'm guessing it would have a better centre of gravity having that extra weight under the floor

[Innuendo]

My trailer has the complete diff assembly under it. Even the fuel tank. Actually mine has a tow bar as well.
I had to make a cover to encase the spinning diff yoke for rego.

[Alien DNA]

Dont be scared to put pics up of your trailers guys

[Taily]

Dont be scared to put pics up of your trailers guys

Feeling pretty outclassed by your effort mate....

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[Alien DNA]

Feeling pretty outclassed by your effort mate....

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I dig it Dave...hope you get to spray it yellow one day to match the ute

I'm tossing up whether or not to incorporate flutes and Belmont badge on mine.....still not sure....choices choices