disciplerocks's B2 build thread

[disciplerocks]

Well I bought it.

Now to figure out how to build a decent frame with a 110V welder.

 

[Robert_1967]

Find a good boat trailer, or something along those lines, a used cheap 6x8, or 8x10 trailer, and use it as the frame.



Robert

 

[Boggin]

i need a gen1/2 long bed worse than hell. my 88 ranger is just a cab and chassis lol

 

[disciplerocks]

Too bad mines a short bed lol.

 

[Boggin]

that would be even better, id love to shorten her up into a short bed. wouldnt be hard to do donuts then with the v8 and short wheelbase lol

 

[RangerSVT]

You can get a complete frame from the YPP in boro for $50....just get that, a 7.5" axle (with a mustang handbrake for a trailer parking brake) and your set to go...
SVT

 

[disciplerocks]

I think I am just going to use my 8.8 if I dont sell it before then.

 

[RangerSVT]

Yeah, forgot you had that...Although you could still sell the 8.8 then pick up a 7.5 and put a couple $$ in the trailer build fund :icon_thumby:
SVT

 

[disciplerocks]

Dont really want to go through the trouble of getting a Ranger frame. Trying to figure out the cheapest/easiest way to build one that will hold up. I dont have anything to haul like a 4 wheeler so it wont need to be that strong, but I would like it to be just in case.

1. I still hae some tube laying here, but I can't bend it myself.
2. I could pick up some square tube, but I am not sure of the pricing on it.
3. I could use some 4x4 wood beams for the frame. This would be easiest IMO, but I dont know about the tongue.

 

[02RangerXLT]

Dont really want to go through the trouble of getting a Ranger frame. Trying to figure out the cheapest/easiest way to build one that will hold up. I dont have anything to haul like a 4 wheeler so it wont need to be that strong, but I would like it to be just in case.

1. I still hae some tube laying here, but I can't bend it myself.
2. I could pick up some square tube, but I am not sure of the pricing on it.
3. I could use some 4x4 wood beams for the frame. This would be easiest IMO, but I dont know about the tongue.

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[88_Eddie]

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i concur, especially with option 3

 

[disciplerocks]

Thats what I am thinking. I'm afraid of the price though.

 

[RangerSVT]

We have a metal recycling place down here that sells good but used material for 0.35 a pound...
SVT

 

[88_Eddie]

Thats what I am thinking. I'm afraid of the price though.

i'm sure it will be cheaper than the rise in your insurance premium after the wooden frame falls apart on the highway and puts someone in the hospital. just something to think about

 

[disciplerocks]

I've seen it done before, just without a bed on it.

 

[disciplerocks]

Called for some pricing.

20' x 2" x 1/4" square tube $92
20' x 1.5" x 3/16" square tube $75
20' x 3"x 1/4" channel $60

 

[88_Eddie]

Called for some pricing.

20' x 2" x 1/4" square tube $92
20' x 1.5" x 3/16" square tube $75
20' x 3"x 1/4" channel $60

damn, that's pretty cheap for the .25 wall. i just paid $140 for the same. i'd use the 3"

 

[disciplerocks]

For that price, I'd rather just buy a built trailer from Harbor Freight for $200 and just drop the bed on it.

 

[4.0B2]

For that price, I'd rather just buy a built trailer from Harbor Freight for $200 and just drop the bed on it.

that $200 trailer has really small axles and small alxe bearings... not really the best idea of a trailer. i wouldn't use it. i'd rather buy a good axle from TSC and build around it.. but that falls back to the welder idea. i think if you take your time you'd be fine w/ you welder.

 

[disciplerocks]

I'm not worried about the axle/leafs. They will be swapped out regardless.