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If you need someone stateside to order it for you and send it let me know. I'm always ordering from McMasters for overseas friends.
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Expo Trailer Build - CND M101 w/ RTT
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Thanks for the offer, I am going to check out a local "unique hardware" shop that's around me locally... If that doesn't work out I may just take you up on that! Cheers
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It's took me a long while but I finally got all the hardware that I mentioned I needed in the above posts to improve the current setup.
Three locking draw latches for the lid
Four hinges (prob only going to use three) again for the lid
Two paddle latches (one is lockable) for the tailgate
I am going to try and get these all installed this weekend if I can get the remainder of my Xmas shopping done in reasonable time!
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Three locking draw latches for the lid
Four hinges (prob only going to use three) again for the lid
Two paddle latches (one is lockable) for the tailgate
I am going to try and get these all installed this weekend if I can get the remainder of my Xmas shopping done in reasonable time!
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So I didn't get as much done this weekend as I had hoped, but I still made some progress on correcting the lazy work of the PO
As you can see in the first pic attached the PO installed a bunch of different latched on the one side of the tub/lid.... The problems with this setup are
1- they are made of steel and are already rusting
2- they have a removable pin that can be taken out in a matter of seconds if someone really wanted to get in
3- they are far too small for the job at hand
4- they were installed with a mix match of hardware and that just drives me nuts!
The second image shows that he didn't even bother to line up the lid and tub when installing the hardware
The third image isa comparison between the hinge taken off and the one it will be replaced with (fixed pin, stainless and about twice as thick)
I decided that I would use Nut-Serts to mount the new hardware, figured it would gives clear look and make the install easier.... Plus I just wanted to try these thing out! (Shown in the 4th pic, next to the holes I need to fill from the old hardware)
..... But then I found out that the bolts I picked up are 1/4" too long to work... So I moved on to the draw latches for the opposite side of the lid....
Ran into problems on that side too, but was working against the clock as the sun was setting so I called it a day after mounting the top half of the draw latch.
Again I used Nut-Serts to mount the latches, I also attached a pic of the tools used to fit them... All you have to do is slip the 1/2" nut over the bolt, thread the Nut-Sert all the way up the bolt, insert into the hole, turn the Allen key clockwise until it's tight, back off all the way and your done!
As you can see in the first pic attached the PO installed a bunch of different latched on the one side of the tub/lid.... The problems with this setup are
1- they are made of steel and are already rusting
2- they have a removable pin that can be taken out in a matter of seconds if someone really wanted to get in
3- they are far too small for the job at hand
4- they were installed with a mix match of hardware and that just drives me nuts!
The second image shows that he didn't even bother to line up the lid and tub when installing the hardware
The third image isa comparison between the hinge taken off and the one it will be replaced with (fixed pin, stainless and about twice as thick)
I decided that I would use Nut-Serts to mount the new hardware, figured it would gives clear look and make the install easier.... Plus I just wanted to try these thing out! (Shown in the 4th pic, next to the holes I need to fill from the old hardware)
..... But then I found out that the bolts I picked up are 1/4" too long to work... So I moved on to the draw latches for the opposite side of the lid....
Ran into problems on that side too, but was working against the clock as the sun was setting so I called it a day after mounting the top half of the draw latch.
Again I used Nut-Serts to mount the latches, I also attached a pic of the tools used to fit them... All you have to do is slip the 1/2" nut over the bolt, thread the Nut-Sert all the way up the bolt, insert into the hole, turn the Allen key clockwise until it's tight, back off all the way and your done!
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Got all the hardware installed over the weekend, not 100% happy with the hinge side of things and may rework it some more! but it's still 50 times better the the previous setup and am willing to put up with it for now.
Pic's attached!
Pic's attached!
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A quick update on the build, I started working on the hitch as I can't stand the pintle setup it came with!
Exploded view of how everything will fit together (minus the ball on the hitch)
This pic shows the rough opening in the tongue extension and one of the three pivot points. I still need to get in there with the die grinder, smooth it out and get it all mated up nice before welding it in
But ran out of time and had to get ready for a NYE party so the rest will get finished up tomorrow.
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Exploded view of how everything will fit together (minus the ball on the hitch)
This pic shows the rough opening in the tongue extension and one of the three pivot points. I still need to get in there with the die grinder, smooth it out and get it all mated up nice before welding it in
But ran out of time and had to get ready for a NYE party so the rest will get finished up tomorrow.
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Everything is done and tacked together, just waiting for a buddy to have some free time to finish the final welds as I just don't think my little 110 flux core welder has enough heat to get proper penetration
But enough blabbering here are some pics!
Normal flat towing position
Max articulation up and down
No interference when the unit is flexed on both axis:
And if you missed it, again the trailer gets is "roll" at the OEM pintle hitch mounting location by cutting off the ring and welding it to the extension (48") in the pictures above like so
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But enough blabbering here are some pics!
Normal flat towing position
Max articulation up and down
No interference when the unit is flexed on both axis:
And if you missed it, again the trailer gets is "roll" at the OEM pintle hitch mounting location by cutting off the ring and welding it to the extension (48") in the pictures above like so
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Last update for the night!
I managed to get the paddle latched installed on the rear tailgate, which served three functions
1- covered up a hole left behind when the previous owner moved the tail lights from the back of the tub to the side of the tub when he put the tailgate in
2- got rid of the idiotic pin system the PO had to hold the tailgate shut, it's was such a pain in the a$$ to use as it only fit if you stood on you left foot, held your breath and sung a Michael Jackson song.....
3- probably the most important of them all it allowed me to add a lock to the rear which now means the entire tub can be locked up to keep the honest people out!
Some pics:
The other side is a repeat of this side and for now it all got coated in a quick spray bomb of black until I decide how I want to finish/redo the exterior
(Can hardly tell they are there now it's been painted!)
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I managed to get the paddle latched installed on the rear tailgate, which served three functions
1- covered up a hole left behind when the previous owner moved the tail lights from the back of the tub to the side of the tub when he put the tailgate in
2- got rid of the idiotic pin system the PO had to hold the tailgate shut, it's was such a pain in the a$$ to use as it only fit if you stood on you left foot, held your breath and sung a Michael Jackson song.....
3- probably the most important of them all it allowed me to add a lock to the rear which now means the entire tub can be locked up to keep the honest people out!
Some pics:
The other side is a repeat of this side and for now it all got coated in a quick spray bomb of black until I decide how I want to finish/redo the exterior
(Can hardly tell they are there now it's been painted!)
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dang it man, you keep up with these updates and I'm going to have to build myself one as well...
I'll be interested to hear, though, how the hitch works - I'd be afraid it'd allow the trailer to roll over too easily...
I'll be interested to hear, though, how the hitch works - I'd be afraid it'd allow the trailer to roll over too easily...
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Yup that is a serious concern of mine as well!
I do my best to pack it up balanced side to side and so far no issue..... I did however see it bounce out of a pot hole at 50mph and catch a good 10-14" of air and land back on its feet.... I'll try not to test it again!
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You oughtta add some shocks to go with the spring over.
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Already ahead of ya!
I must have forgot to put it on here but I did some searching and found a site that listed the perfect Rancho Shock, I guess it comes up as a shock for a Jeep CJ (IIRC).
I think I have a pic
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Already ahead of ya!
I must have forgot to put it on here but I did some searching and found a site that listed the perfect Rancho Shock, I guess it comes up as a shock for a Jeep CJ (IIRC).
I think I have a pic
I think I am going to have to take some leafs out of theta spring pack, had it loaded up today with about as much weight as it will ever have and it was still far too stiff!
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Am going to look at a Bantam T3-C tomorrow afternoon. Fingers crossed, might pull it home 
will have to pick your brain a bit.
will have to pick your brain a bit.
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Nice feel free to text me with any Q's too
Hope it works out for ya!
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Hope it works out for ya!
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Just stopped for lunch. But on my way home with it now.
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Awww yeah!
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Ok, starting a thread now.
It's about time! [emoji12]Ok, starting a thread now.
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Yeah, sorry been in and out of the garage looking, measuring. New toy syndrome. Y'all know how it is.
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Well I decided not to sell the trailer despite a few offers coming in close to my asking price......so back to it:
Picked up a few bits to continue on with the build
On the left will be the fuse panel for a small amount of accessories the will be built into the trailer/tongue box. To the right is the wiring harness junction box for the trailer 7 pin connector..... Going for a cleaner install this time around when it comes to the wiring ... Plus with the tongue extension it will need some reworking regardless.
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Picked up a few bits to continue on with the build
On the left will be the fuse panel for a small amount of accessories the will be built into the trailer/tongue box. To the right is the wiring harness junction box for the trailer 7 pin connector..... Going for a cleaner install this time around when it comes to the wiring ... Plus with the tongue extension it will need some reworking regardless.
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