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Six Beam Shapes To Build With, +1

September 1, 2021February 5, 2019 by Mechanic
Common DIY Material and Beam Shapes

Whether you’re an experienced DIY builder or brand new to the party, there are often quandry’s about beam shapes.  Well, I need to do this, but I only have material like that.  I’ll just use it 

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Categories Mechanics Tips Tags Analysis, Calculation, Steel, Strength, Tongue, Trailer 2 Comments

Trailer Axles 101 – What You Need To Know

February 19, 2022November 21, 2018 by Mechanic
Trailer Axles - Springs - Wheels - and Tires

I’ll just drop by the parts store and grab an axle . . . . Well, trailer axles are not quite that simple, but knowing a few important details, we can certainly get the right one.  Here’s a quick guide to trailer axles

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Categories Mechanics Tips Tags Axle, Calculation, Spring, Strength, Tire, Torsion, Trailer 14 Comments

Axle-Less Trailer Suspension

February 19, 2022September 18, 2018 by Mechanic
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

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Categories Mechanics Tips Tags Analysis, Axle, Strength, Torsion 4 Comments

Tips To Strengthen A Trailer Frame

October 25, 2021July 21, 2018 by Mechanic
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?  How can I stiffen it?

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Categories Mechanics Tips Tags Force, Strength, Tips, Trailer, Welding 15 Comments

Increasing Trailer Load Capacity

December 29, 2021June 6, 2018 by Mechanic
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,

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Categories Mechanics Tips Tags Cost, DIY, Steel, Strength, Trailer 1 Comment
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