new trailer
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Burning Brakes
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From: Longview Texas
new trailer
Just got back from a 7-hour road trip to Ardmore, Oklahoma where we picked up our new 18' open trailer. We had him change it from a standard 2' dovetail to a 3' and had him build 6' ramps instead of the 5' ones that come with it. When we got home I was surprised how smoothly the car went on it and we're lowered on stock bolts. I have some tweaking this week to do before we tow to Ennis next Saturday for the Super Chevy race and then May 17th is the IHRA Divisional Event in Dallas.
For $1870 out the door NEW including a spare tire we're initially very happy. Our car is very streetable and we drive it some but it will be nice not worrying how we'll get home if we break and being able to carry extra "stuff" in the truck.
For $1870 out the door NEW including a spare tire we're initially very happy. Our car is very streetable and we drive it some but it will be nice not worrying how we'll get home if we break and being able to carry extra "stuff" in the truck.
AMP Racing
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Looks like a nice trailer. Can you open the door with the fenders on? Or are they removable?
Kinda looks like the car is too far forward resulting in too much tungue weight.
Kinda looks like the car is too far forward resulting in too much tungue weight.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Longview Texas
Yes, it was too far forward. We just pulled it up to see if it would go up the ramps. I'm thinking to put the rear tires as far back without getting on the dovetail. I don't think I'm comfortable leaving the rear tires on the dovetail. ???
Le Mans Master
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From: Palm Coast, FL
Looks Great!
You sort of have to play with the position of the car on the trailer and decide just where it rides the best on there.
There is also a minimum/maximum amount of weight that you want on the ball hitch. If I recall, I think the minimum is 5% of the weight of the trailer and car. With duel axles it can be deceiving
You can use a bathroom scale on a piece of plywood and used a 2X4 between the scale and approximate height of the hitch. I recall when setting mine up that the trailer guy told me I wanted about 400-500 lbs on the tongue, so measure the the height of the hitch on the vehicle and then get two guys to stand on the bumper and measure where you are at. then pull the car forward on the trailer until that height is achieved, then adjust from there as far as how it rides...
note:
When I found a happy spot, I painted a (C/L) in white on the frame and that is where I pull the center of my front wheel.
You sort of have to play with the position of the car on the trailer and decide just where it rides the best on there.
There is also a minimum/maximum amount of weight that you want on the ball hitch. If I recall, I think the minimum is 5% of the weight of the trailer and car. With duel axles it can be deceiving
You can use a bathroom scale on a piece of plywood and used a 2X4 between the scale and approximate height of the hitch. I recall when setting mine up that the trailer guy told me I wanted about 400-500 lbs on the tongue, so measure the the height of the hitch on the vehicle and then get two guys to stand on the bumper and measure where you are at. then pull the car forward on the trailer until that height is achieved, then adjust from there as far as how it rides...
note:
When I found a happy spot, I painted a (C/L) in white on the frame and that is where I pull the center of my front wheel.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orange Park FL
Nice deal 
I am supprised you actually clear on that ramp angle. I had to have
12' folding ramps made to clear my stock heigth Z. They are really heavy but do help put more weight at the rear of the trailer.
I am supprised you actually clear on that ramp angle. I had to have
12' folding ramps made to clear my stock heigth Z. They are really heavy but do help put more weight at the rear of the trailer.
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Burning Brakes
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How's the turbo project coming?
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Burning Brakes
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Yes, we were really surprised as well and thought we would have to do much more to get it up on.
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