Rear fold down ramp for trailer. (Is solid ok?)

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Rear fold down ramp for trailer. (Is solid ok?) stryped 04-18-2008
Posted by Ignoramus22545 on April 20, 2008, 10:37 pm
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> stryped wrote:
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>> I think I would enjoy it more too but I am having to watch it. I am
>> wondering at what size/weight it would get using 4x4 tubing where I
>> could not handle it myself. I only have a small garage to build it in
>> and would have to set it out when I am done so my wife can park
>> inside.
>>
>> How would I flip it over once it is made to determin/weld the axle(s)?
>
> You don't happen to have a big patio under a big oak tree do you? Then
> you could use a chain fall or come-a-long to lift it and flip it when
> needed plus you'd have a fairly smooth surface to lay it out on. You're
> going to get real tired real quick of having to move it out of the
> garage so your wife can park the care in "your workshop"! ;-)

I did it right in my garage using a chain hoist and block. I have pix
of that process here


http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Homemade-Trailer-With-M105A2-Bed/07-Trailer-Turned-Over/

It was scary, but we tried to be safe (my father in law was helping).

The tree method requires very solid branches...

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Posted by stryped on April 22, 2008, 2:11 pm
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On Apr 20, 9:37=A0pm, Ignoramus22545 <ignoramus22...@NOSPAM.
22545.invalid> wrote:
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> > stryped wrote:
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> >> I think I would enjoy it more too but I am having to watch it. I am
> >> wondering at what size/weight it would get using 4x4 tubing where I
> >> could not handle it myself. I only have a small garage to build it in
> >> and would have to set it out when I am done so my wife can park
> >> inside.
>
> >> How would I flip it over once it is made to determin/weld the axle(s)?
>
> > You don't happen to have a big patio under a big oak tree do you? =A0The=
n
> > you could use a chain fall or come-a-long to lift it and flip it when
> > needed plus you'd have a fairly smooth surface to lay it out on. =A0You'=
re
> > going to get real tired real quick of having to move it out of the
> > garage so your wife can park the care in "your workshop"! =A0;-)
>
> I did it right in my garage using a chain hoist and block. I have pix
> of that process here
>
> =A0 =A0http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Homemade-Trailer-With-M105A2-Bed/07=
-T...
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> It was scary, but we tried to be safe (my father in law was helping).
>
> The tree method requires very solid branches...
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Hey there,

Why did you install angle over the frame and mount your axle mount on
that? for strength? Is there angle all the way around that area?

Did you have problems cutting the correct angle for the "A" frame?
What about having everythign square with the "through" design?

Posted by Ignoramus4930 on April 22, 2008, 2:28 pm
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>> > You don't happen to have a big patio under a big oak tree do you? •£ÄThen
>> > you could use a chain fall or come-a-long to lift it and flip it when
>> > needed plus you'd have a fairly smooth surface to lay it out on. •£ÄYou're
>> > going to get real tired real quick of having to move it out of the
>> > garage so your wife can park the care in "your workshop"! •£Ä;-)
>>
>> I did it right in my garage using a chain hoist and block. I have pix
>> of that process here
>>
>> •£Ä
•£Ähttp://igor.chudov.com/projects/Homemade-Trailer-With-M105A2-Bed/07-T...
>>
>> It was scary, but we tried to be safe (my father in law was helping).
>>
>> The tree method requires very solid branches...
>>
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> Hey there,
>
> Why did you install angle over the frame and mount your axle mount on
> that? for strength? Is there angle all the way around that area?

I wanted to distribute the stress from mounts, in case if I hit a bump
or something. The angle is for distributing that stress across a
larger area.

> Did you have problems cutting the correct angle for the "A" frame?

No problems, I used an abrasive saw. One angle was slightly wrong and
I had to cut off one extra tiny bit. I am not any kind of an expert on
"pipefitting" or anything of the sort. It was easy, as I marked the
cuts by placing the 4x2 right above where it would eventually go, and
used the frame sort of as a ruler.

> What about having everythign square with the "through" design?

I do not understand. Sorry/

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Posted by stryped on April 22, 2008, 3:58 pm
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> >> > You don't happen to have a big patio under a big oak tree do you? =95=
=A3=C4Then
> >> > you could use a chain fall or come-a-long to lift it and flip it when=

> >> > needed plus you'd have a fairly smooth surface to lay it out on. =95=
=A3=C4You're
> >> > going to get real tired real quick of having to move it out of the
> >> > garage so your wife can park the care in "your workshop"! =95=A3=C4;-=
)
>
> >> I did it right in my garage using a chain hoist and block. I have pix
> >> of that process here
>
> >> =95=A3=C4 =95=A3=C4http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Homemade-Trailer-Wit=
h-M105A2-Bed/07-T...
>
> >> It was scary, but we tried to be safe (my father in law was helping).
>
> >> The tree method requires very solid branches...
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hey there,
>
> > Why did you install angle over the frame and mount your axle mount on
> > that? for strength? Is there angle all the way around that area?
>
> I wanted to distribute the stress from mounts, in case if I hit a bump
> or something. The angle is for distributing that stress across a
> larger area.
>
> > Did you have problems cutting the correct angle for the "A" frame?
>
> No problems, I used an abrasive saw. One angle was slightly wrong and
> I had to cut off one extra tiny bit. I am not any kind of an expert on
> "pipefitting" or anything of the sort. It was easy, as I marked the
> cuts by placing the 4x2 right above where it would eventually go, and
> used the frame sort of as a ruler.
>
> > What about having everythign square with the "through" design?
>
> I do not understand. Sorry/
>
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I meant the center tube I am assuming you had to cut the front of the
ptrailer into two piecs so you can weld it to the center tube. Was it
hard to get everythign lined up and square?

Posted by stryped on April 22, 2008, 4:15 pm
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> >> > You don't happen to have a big patio under a big oak tree do you? =95=
=A3=C4Then
> >> > you could use a chain fall or come-a-long to lift it and flip it when=

> >> > needed plus you'd have a fairly smooth surface to lay it out on. =95=
=A3=C4You're
> >> > going to get real tired real quick of having to move it out of the
> >> > garage so your wife can park the care in "your workshop"! =95=A3=C4;-=
)
>
> >> I did it right in my garage using a chain hoist and block. I have pix
> >> of that process here
>
> >> =95=A3=C4 =95=A3=C4http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Homemade-Trailer-Wit=
h-M105A2-Bed/07-T...
>
> >> It was scary, but we tried to be safe (my father in law was helping).
>
> >> The tree method requires very solid branches...
>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hey there,
>
> > Why did you install angle over the frame and mount your axle mount on
> > that? for strength? Is there angle all the way around that area?
>
> I wanted to distribute the stress from mounts, in case if I hit a bump
> or something. The angle is for distributing that stress across a
> larger area.
>
> > Did you have problems cutting the correct angle for the "A" frame?
>
> No problems, I used an abrasive saw. One angle was slightly wrong and
> I had to cut off one extra tiny bit. I am not any kind of an expert on
> "pipefitting" or anything of the sort. It was easy, as I marked the
> cuts by placing the 4x2 right above where it would eventually go, and
> used the frame sort of as a ruler.
>
> > What about having everythign square with the "through" design?
>
> I do not understand. Sorry/
>
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Is there just one angle piece or two?

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