Z71 is a 1997, and was delivered to its new owner yesterday. It was a great truck, especially considering how I abused it. But at 13 years old and 170,000 miles, it was time to let it finish out its life a little more leisurely. Here's the new tow rig.
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The crossbars that bear no load are 2 x 2 x 1/8. The crossbars that bear load (tie town hooks) and the back section are 2 x 2 x 1/4. The outriggers 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8. I have seen no deflection or issues with any of it. I probably have 10,000 miles...Leave a comment:
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Check out this and let me know if you have any more specific questions about it.
http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...ead.php?t=2038...Leave a comment:
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Compared to what? You can't buy a toolbox like this one....Leave a comment:
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If you slow down and read my original post, you'll see that I already listed where the hardware came from and what gauge steel I used.
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Current picture of trailer and what gets hauled on it.
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Yup.
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Darn heavy. Has to be approaching 100#....Leave a comment:
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After powdercoat
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Made a trailer tongue toolbox, check it out
I have no storage on my trailer, so I decided to throw together a toolbox. This will mount in the area inside the tongue where the spare tire currently sits. Spare tire will be moved underneath.
Its all made from 1/8 HRS plate. I sheared it myself at a local shop. They charged me... -
I built the bumper first out of 1/4" foam board. Then out of 1/4" plywood. Then set up some stops as datums to measure from. Then I measured X,Y,Z at each intersection and drew it in solidworks.
The mounts on the frame are all custom. My frame is extended 4" to hold...Leave a comment:
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The file is long gone now. Even so, there were issues with it and I ended up hand cutting most of the parts. Turned out pretty good in the end.
Made a rear one too
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Cad program is Solidworks. Yes, each part is drawn as a separate entity, then brought together in the assembly you see there.Leave a comment:
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