mrsmackpaul Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 she's coming together nicely Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 That looks great. Very neat, and by looking at them pics very professionally done! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Looks Good! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted April 22, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2015 Well I loaded my first broken tractor today after getting the wheels covered. I used up all my half empty self etching primer and enamel paint spray cans painting the top, sides and bottoms that will be covered so when I paint it it will already have some protection on the areas I cant get. 3 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Looks great. Good thing you beefed it up for those heavy loads. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yup, might need a permit for that load. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 very nice professional looking work want a job? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 very nice professional looking work want a job? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 yep look's like it's a plan thats falling into place nicely Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 very nice professional looking work want a job?I am only about half done on this one, bring yours buy in a couple months! Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-287644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted April 27, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2015 Weather turned out decent this afternoon so I was able to get these glued on with the welder. I am using it to cover the old frame that was banged up pretty hard. I got most of it straightened but after heating and banging on it, it really never looks like new so since I have some left over pieces I figured I should cover it and it will add strength as I decided to completely weld it all the way around in stead of stitch welds. I did that in hopes of corrosion prevention I left a small weep hole at the lowest point. On Friday I spent about an hour or so and did some grinder work on the gooseneck and cleaned it up and it looks pretty decent. Waiting on slack adjusters and four spring brake chambers, then I will tackle the wheels. I have the air tank, valves and new lines. I am going to start on the ramps tomorrow after I make a few calls to see what I can buy and what I have to make. I stopped by a local trailer sales today and looked at some ramps and to see what the couple different manufactures did with their ramps and the double hinge set up. I got online and it looks like you can buy ramps and hinges from Load Trail and PJ Trailers so I thought about calling them to get there measurements to see what will work. I would really like to be able to flip over onto the deck or pin straight up in the air. I have also thought about aluminum ramps and building ramp mounts to store them when not in use. They are around $850 for 20K ones. I will have to see what metal I have and will need to buy vs what I can buy and use. vs 3 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I see everything but the tie down system. all looks good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I see everything but the tie down system. all looks good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I bought 10 3/4 inch weld on D rings still thinking about where to put them, I will probably load the B before I attach them. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 comming along well! i would like to find a decent pentle pull tri axle for the super mut so i can move my dozer but the damn things seem to sell for almost new no matter how sad they are. after seeing what you are doing it gives me a idea to get an older 5th wheel trailer and just cut one down to do what i need one to do. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I bought 10 3/4 inch weld on D rings still thinking about where to put them, I will probably load the B before I attach them.that would have been my choice 8 per side spaced as even as possible Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted May 3, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2015 Update I had some time this past week to get all the wheels pulled and new hardware and cams freed up. Friday was half day of school and my oldest son helped me and we were able to finish the last side. Now to move onto the adding of an air tank, brake chambers and new air lines and wiring. I am still undecided on building a platform on the goose-neck so before I do to much more I need to make that decision. I decided on buying aluminum 15K ramps, after figuring metal, hinges and how much flip over ramps would weigh I decided to see what aluminum ramps would be. 15k ramps were less than $700 and weigh 50lbs each, Steel would have been $800 including double hinge and helper torsion springs and about 170lbs each. I custom ordered them from discount ramps.com http://www.discountramps.com/and they come with a engineer stamp and warranty. They will be 6' x 16" with angle hook and stub on other end. Brake shoe holder I made to drive out the roll pins and bushings Lots of life left in the shoes just everything was rusted or frozen upEverything installed just like new 5 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 It takes a lot of time all this fiddly stuff but well worth the effort when done Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I like what I'm seeing. Everything is very clean and tidy. I did my breakes and bearings at the start of the year. My drums were good, but everything including hubs were replaced. I notice that you have 3 tapered leaf set up. Is that common over there? does it ride well? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I like what I'm seeing. Everything is very clean and tidy.I did my breakes and bearings at the start of the year. My drums were good, but everything including hubs were replaced.I notice that you have 3 tapered leaf set up. Is that common over there? does it ride well?Pretty standard 25 years ago now everything is mostly air ride. I have not had a load on it so not for sure how it will ride but based on my past experiences with spring set up depends on what you drive for a truck and how much you have on. The trailer is pretty heavy I think so I am sure it will ride okay. Did not bounce on the drag home over 150 miles, I did slow down for the rail road tracks, or into KC and back from the trailer repair shop Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-288685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted May 10, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2015 UpdateI found some time this past week to work on the trailer and get some stuff done. I went and built an upper deck. 5 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-289426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Nice! That is adding some square footage. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-289433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 I am going to add a hidden piece of pipe to the floor for an umbrella, the neighbor thinks i should just finish it out as a screened in Gazebo 2 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-289437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Well, a portable pop up gazebo would be good for when you take something to a show and want to get out of the sun. The neck of the trailer has some height so you could look around easily. Unlimited possibilities! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-289439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Great work. Just a question how did you bend the diamond plate ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page/3/#findComment-289440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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