Announcing TRAILER PARTS KITS for the Mechanical Elements Trailer Plans! On their way for you!
Certainly, having all the right parts can make the start of your trailer building project easier. And, if they are all together in trailer parts kits, that makes it one purchase, without wasting a lot of time searching for compatible parts. That is even better!
We do get questions for part recommendations, and for sources. Maybe you have asked for it, too? So, let’s do it. All the right parts exactly for the plans we offer. Full kits of the parts you will need.
We are excited to announce a new level of cooperation with the good folks at Johnson Trailer Parts. They have the parts, and we have the best selling trailer plans. So, put it together, and you get the best of both worlds. And, you can save a bit by buying them all together in a kit. Save a lot of time too.
Visit JTP, call them, or visit our Parts Kit Page to get started.
Our history with Johnson Trailer Parts goes back a few years. They originally contacted us about designing a line of trailer plans for them. They wanted sound engineering for their new plans, and we are definitely the right place to come. Not Mechanical Elements per se, but Synthesis Engineering Services. (Mechanical Elements is a feature of Synthesis, but all the engineering for the trailer plans is done at Synthesis.)
Some Cool Things From JTP
If the name “Johnson Trailer Parts” sounds familiar, then you may have seen some of the cool things we have re-posted. There are 2 items in particular:
- First, the trailer build video for one of the first trailer designs we did for them. Building A Trailer – Video
- Second, the video of building the first dump trailer. Dump Trailer Build Video And, of course, the actual 14,000 lb, Dump Trailer Plans so you can build one too.
If you have not seen them, those are both good videos.
The Trailer Parts Kits
One of the things JTP has done well in their business – different than most other trailer parts businesses – they make kits. They understand the frustrations that come from trying to source all the various parts necessary for your trailer. It can be a lot of time browsing the internet for all the compatible parts.
Awesome! You just bought trailer plans, so now you need to find all the parts. For some people the shopping is half the fun. For others, a kit saves the hassle. Either way is good.
Sure, Mechanical Elements trailer plans all include a great list of parts you will need, and a list of suggested sources, but you must still get them all. Johnson Trailer Parts now takes all that searching for parts right out of the picture by providing a full kit.
The new kits are sourced specifically to meet the needs of each of our individual trailer plans. They include axles, suspension, coupler, tongue jack, lights and wiring. There are also options for wheels and tires. For trailers that need it, the kits can also include all the hydraulics, the specified scissor hoist, tie-down points, etc.. All are Quality parts at a good price.
The idea is to make the kit complete, while also making it flexible so you can get the parts you need. To make it more flexible, you can also contact Johnson Trailer Parts directly and they will customize the kit just for you.
Ah, but please note, these trailer parts kits do not include raw materials (like steel beams), or the special parts that some trailers require. (Like these parts for Drive-Over fenders.) Kits include only the trailer components.
Parts Kits For Your Trailer
A roll-out of the new kits may take a little time. JTP is actively working on it. To find the right trailer parts kits for the plans you have, please check the JTP/ME List. If you want a kit, but it is not yet available for your plans choice, please let us know. Johnson can certainly put together a special kit with all the parts you need.
For more help, contact them, or contact us. They can put together a special kit for your project.
Why Buy Parts From Johnson?
The trailer parts kits are only one option to get the parts you need. There are many other possibilities, and we actually list a few in the plans. The new kits are simply a convenience – that might save you a few bucks (because it is a bundle). They provide the trailer parts kits as a service to us, for you.
These are not cheap parts, on the contrary, they are good quality parts. That is one of our stipulations in having the kits made. BUT, they are not overly expensive parts either. The parts are good quality at a good price.
We have long wanted to provide an easy pathway for our customers to get quality parts. We want you to love the trailer you build from our plans, and part of that is getting good parts. The trailer parts kits can do that, because we have a say in what parts go in the kit.
The value in buying the kit, as a full kit, from Johnson Trailer Parts is the convenience of getting everything you need in one spot. Johnson focuses on good quality parts, and in the kit form, there is a quantity discount built in. The trailer parts kits make it a one-stop-spot to get the parts you need.
Quality Trailer Parts
Of course, there are many options, and depending on your situation, you might find some components at a lower price. You can get cheap parts (usually China sources), if you look. We do not recommend that. We always recommend building with good quality parts, so setting up the kits makes that possible.
You do not have to do all the research to find out if the parts on the internet are quality or not, of if they a compatible with the plans or not. Johnson does that for you, then bundles them all for a fair price. They offer all sorts of parts, so if you want to substitute something cheaper, or higher-end, they can usually do that. They can also add things or drop things from the kit if that makes it work better for the trailer you want to build.
Again, the trailer parts kits are a service to you, as a convenience, to get you on to the building, instead of shopping. The goal is to get you enjoying the new trailer. If the kit helps, then great! If not, then that is OK too.
Full Disclosure
A purchase from Johnson Trailer Parts is completely separate and independent of Mechanical Elements. The kits are a product of Johnson Trailer Parts, and thus, they take responsibility according to their policies. While we do coordinate with them to make sure each kit has the right parts appropriate for our plans, we do not control any aspect of sales, shipping, or Johnson Trailer Parts policies.
We recommend Johnson Trailer Parts because: 1) They are willing to create the full kits with quality parts that you will need. 2) We have done business with them for several years, and that does not happen if there is not trust. We like their service and parts enough that we buy from them, so that says something.
Mechanical Elements does get a small commission from sales of the trailer parts kits for our plans. This is a normal business transaction, but we do not share personal information of customers, nor do we coordinate on the sale of plans or kits. All transactions, customer information, etc. are completely separate and private. We do not share with them, and they do not share with us.
Finally, through Synthesis Engineering, our parent company, we design trailer plans for JTP. We also sell some of the Johnson Trailer Parts brand plans here on our website – like the 5×10-7000 lb single axle dump trailer (read the article about this small dump trailer design), and the larger 7×14-14,000 lb dump trailer plans.
Customize The Trailer Parts Kits
If you like the idea of a kit with all the parts – so you do not need to shop for them separate – then these trailer parts kits are a great choice. Or, if you want to shop separate, that is just fine too.
If you need something a little different (to substitute something in the kit), call them. If you want to add something, or delete something from the kit, let them know that too. They understand customer satisfaction. Just tell them which trailer plans you purchased, then Johnson Trailer Parts will help you customize the right kit – to match our plans – just for you.
Now if we could just figure out how to get all the steel cut and sourced so you can also buy a full materials kit at a reasonable price too. Humm, I wonder if that would even work well considering how people like to customize their builds. Oh well, something for the future, perhaps.
Good Luck With Your New Trailer Build !!
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