Assembling the Base for an Off-Road Trailer

In this video I’m assembling the Irontron 40” x 48” Utility trailer. After doing the math of purchasing axles, hubs, steel,… it became apparent that getting the Irontron kit cost much less than building my own trail trailer. It is a bolt together kit, but provides a good base for my off road trailer I plan to ultimately build. This is the first in a couple video in the building of this trailer to the end point.
The tools were minimal. I needed both 17mm & 19mm socket and box end wrench. I used an impact drive to speed the process along.
I hope you enjoy the video. Please assess your own capabilities before attempting anything you see in this or any other video.
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[@jeffro221]

I really like those new technology bearings that don't require lubrication. Don't have to bother with messy grease.

[@outdoortypelifestyle9489]

It does make it nice!

[@josecabrera5632]

How did you secured the ball coupler? Are you having any playing at it?

[@outdoortypelifestyle9489]

I just used the provided bolts. I’ve beat on it pretty good on both trails and higher speeds on dirt roads. It hasn’t had any play to date

[@christiancordero4060]

Hi there, in order to use those wider tires will you need a spacer or no

[@outdoortypelifestyle9489]

Not after I changed some of the other geometries. Even with wheel spacers it rubbed the frame.

[@kimdleavitt6892]

Just make the fenders wider

[@outdoortypelifestyle9489]

That would have helped cover the tires. I wasn’t too worried about that. The offset of the tire was in contact with the leaf spring which runs in parallel with the frame member. If I had to do it over I would have widened the axle and gave myself a little more cargo room….maybe rev 2?