Project FLEXpedition

[FlexdXJ]

Figured I'd start a build thread for the M416 trailer. My plans are to make it a trailer to pull behind the Jeep at the farm, on roadtrips or haul stuff to the dump. From what I gather so far it's a '66. Manufacturer is currently unknown. It will be pretty well stock for now.
Here she is:

First order of business will be lights, check the bearings and seals, and sorting over to clear 31's.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Temporary Jerry can location:

 

[philagony94xj]

That's a very clean looking trailer ya got there. Not much it needs. Just an observation, move the pintle on the tongue up to the higher hole so the trailer will sit more level. Its a temp solution until you get the tires sorted out.

Good find!!

 

[FlexdXJ]

That's a very clean looking trailer ya got there. Not much it needs. Just an observation, move the pintle on the tongue up to the higher hole so the trailer will sit more level. Its a temp solution until you get the tires sorted out.

Good find!!

That's my plan Phil if I can't SOA it and retain my hand brake. If I SOA it I think it will be level.

 

[Smash Hole]

Body lift bro

 

[FlexdXJ]

Body lift bro

I'm gonna make my own!

 

[karstic]

Drop hitch to level it.
I am going to convert by Bantam T3C back to SUA.

 

[Smash Hole]

You're gunna get a lot of axle wrap SOA

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

i always love these trailers.

i vote lengthen the tongue. your tail lights will thank you backing up, dont ask how i know.

 

[FlexdXJ]

i always love these trailers.

i vote lengthen the tongue. your tail lights will thank you backing up, dont ask how i know.

Meh, they're steel!

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

ya.... so are mine.

 

[FlexdXJ]

ya.... so are mine.

Before or after you smashed them? I'm sure this build will get a little Walt-y in my decision making. Really though, I'm just glad it made it home.....the lugs on one wheel were all loose.....should have checked that!

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

youve got a great start though man... the regular checks, and it looks good to run as is.





buttttt.... you know you have to.

 

[FlexdXJ]

youve got a great start though man... the regular checks, and it looks good to run as is.





buttttt.... you know you have to.

I like! I just can't cut the back off of mine, I don't have the heart!

 

[OutkastBoss]

I like! I just can't cut the back off of mine, I don't have the heart!

This Is what I was thinking when I saw how clean the thing is .

 

[FlexdXJ]

Walt, a buddy posted a pic to my Facebook wall this morning of your jeep and trailer.

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

haha.

for the record, its deffinantly not MINE. the beater i bought from dan wasnt anywhere near that nice, or as nice as yours.

 

[FlexdXJ]

haha.

for the record, its deffinantly not MINE. the beater i bought from dan wasnt anywhere near that nice, or as nice as yours.

Oh....coulda swore that was your XJ....but now that I think of it, yours is flareless....

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

ya, flareless... not flawless. lol.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Got the wiring for the trailer and license plate bracket. I'll order my lights once I find some I like.