M-416 style trailer build
03-13-2012, 04:52 AM
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JK Newbie
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M-416 style trailer build
I started a trailer build - ultimately, it will be a M-416 style box (enlarged to 4x6), with a top. I built the frame to be more stylish than the original basic ladder frame, and incorporated some nerf-bar protection for the fenders, with marker lights. The front of the frame is also extended 1-foot beyond the box footprint to allow for propane tanks, coolers and/or other gear. I used 9ga expanded metal for the decking on these areas for easy tie-down. The box components are supposed to be ready this week - it will have a tailgate.
More pictures coming soon...
More pictures coming soon...
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03-13-2012, 04:59 AM
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Looks good, been thinking of doing something similar. Would you mind doing a write up when your done. As I just want to build it, not think. Lol 
Edit: I just read the rest of your post. I would be interested in a box kit. Let me know price.
Thanks, Lance
Edit: I just read the rest of your post. I would be interested in a box kit. Let me know price.
Thanks, Lance
03-20-2012, 04:47 PM
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JK Newbie
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Progress!
Got the parts Friday and spent the weekend assembling and welding. Overall I am happy with the progress and as I suspected, the most attention will be spent working out the tailgate functionality, hinges, latches and alignment.
03-20-2012, 05:00 PM
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Primer
So I got primer on the main parts - and have the fenders built - they are removable / bolt-on.
They are not attached at this point as the primer was still not dry. I'll be working on the tailgate this weekend and hopefully be disassembling for paint.
I plan to use a spray-on bedliner, and will be covering it inside and out. White on the outside, black on the inside to match my white Sahara...
Anybody have experience with this product?
Primer pics
They are not attached at this point as the primer was still not dry. I'll be working on the tailgate this weekend and hopefully be disassembling for paint.
I plan to use a spray-on bedliner, and will be covering it inside and out. White on the outside, black on the inside to match my white Sahara...
Anybody have experience with this product?
Primer pics
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03-26-2012, 02:37 AM
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Bedliner
Ok - so I finished up the tailgate hinges and latches, and used the LinerXtreeme brand bed liner (Ebay) to coat the inside and bottom of the tub. It was a mess to work with, but turned out great - looks better than my professionally done truck bed! Will be spraying the same stuff in white on the outside.
Thinking about the top now - I know airplane wings use thin "spars" as stringers. I am thinking something along the same lines for the top - anybody care to chime in? Effectively, the same unit could be cut for the ends and the spars - maybe insert holes (2" diameter) in the inside ones for pole storage, and attach points for storing items in the top space.
Thinking about the top now - I know airplane wings use thin "spars" as stringers. I am thinking something along the same lines for the top - anybody care to chime in? Effectively, the same unit could be cut for the ends and the spars - maybe insert holes (2" diameter) in the inside ones for pole storage, and attach points for storing items in the top space.