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We can all use Tips for Building, Planning and Fabricating with DIY Projects.  Below is a list of articles with insights for success with our plans, details for expediting construction, and general items for success when you do it yourself.  If you have something to contribute, please let us know.  If you want to see tips on a certain topic, let us know that too.  This is the Do-It-Yourself portal, and these Mechanics Tips are for you!  Enjoy!  –  See all the Mechanic’s Posts here.

Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension

Customer Question:  “What do you think about the axle-less trailer suspension?  Is it good?”  Can I use it with the Mechanical Elements trailer plans?  . . .  You ask (actually a few of you are asking) and pointing to

Gussets At Beam Intersections On A Trailer Frame

I have a great trailer, but it feels a bit flexy, maybe even rickety  . . .  How can I strengthen a trailer frame?  . . .  More important, How can I stiffen it?

Trailer Lights and Wires Feature

On new trailer builds, as well as on existing rigs, the trailer lights and wires must all function.  Here are some tips on how to wire a trailer.  If you find the electrical part a little confusing, or slightly intimidating, read on.

There's More To Just Mounting Trailer Axle Springs

As with many things, there is a lot more to mounting trailer axle springs than first meets the eye.  When building a trailer, the simple choices matter.  Below are two simple and important tips to improve trailer frame strength.

Ways to

Have a trailer that you want to repurpose?  Or a lightweight trailer that needs a little beef?  Is it practical to strengthen an existing trailer?  Sure, there are several ways to increase trailer load capacity,

How To Stop Utility Trailer Bounce

If you pull an empty (or nearly empty) utility trailer, you probably know the feeling of utility trailer bounce.  It is that bumpy jolting extra bouncing you feel in the tow vehicle as you drive.  Sometimes it feels like the trailer is just bouncing away

Tandem Torsion Walking Beam

Over and over we recommend:  “Don’t use torsion axles in tandem because they don’t load-share”.  Well, What if we make them share?  Here is a new design that brings the benefits of a torsion axle to the tandem axle party

Folding Trailer Tongue Finished

Intrigued by the cool potential of saving storage space, increasing security, and removing a shin knocker to step over, this new folding trailer tongue hinge adds greater utility to a trailer.

Secure and Flat Trailer Frame Setup

Just how do you setup for building a trailer frame?  Seems simple enough, just layout all the frame members and start welding, Right?  Well, mostly, but there are some additional steps that will help it turn out better.

Storage Tip With Trailer Tongue Hinge

Need to store your trailer in a smaller space?  Consider adding a trailer tongue hinge like these.  It is helpful, for sure, but has some definite things to consider.