LWB T2 Trailer - Page 2

terranokid · 14-06-2007, 20:23

you would also have problems with the brakes when you try to reverse when using an overun coupling trailer hubs have special brake shoes

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 04-10-2008, 22:59

BUMP

hey Sweety, just thinking Elty is breaking a lwb be ripe for this project.

Deleted Member S · 05-10-2008, 15:27

It would be perfect but sadly we are a bit short of funds at the min

elty001 · 05-10-2008, 20:44

not much left to build a trailer out of i'm afraid.what was left has been picked up today.have got the rear diff but thats about all i have got left for your project.
i was gonna build a trailer to suit my t2 but not as exravagant as your idea.got a set of 4 diahatsu 15"rims with 235/75/15 tyres on them so i was gonna get some spacers made at work to take the wheels then build the rest of the trailer around the axle.did it years ago with my sj had a pair of sj wheels on the trailer and sprayed it the same colour as the motor.did look well if i say so myself :wink:

elty001 · 14-10-2008, 20:13

well due to a waste of space messing me around with the t2 youv'e got me thinking about this trailer idea.my mrs keeps laughing at the idea but i'm gonna give it a go anyway :smile: watch this space!!!! :smile:

Deleted Member S · 14-10-2008, 20:34

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Originally Posted by elty001

well due to a waste of space messing me around with the t2 youv'e got me thinking about this trailer idea.my mrs keeps laughing at the idea but i'm gonna give it a go anyway :smile: watch this space!!!! :smile:

Go for it :smile: The main thing will be to loose as much weight as poss from the shell as you can. I can PM you my idea's if that is any use to you :roll:

JonathanM · 14-10-2008, 22:27

First thoughts about this idea, absolutely barking!

Then I thought about the issues raised of centre of gravity etc, and wondered...........

Rear ends of 2 LWBs. Both cut at B panel, and joined to produce a trailer with 2 rear ends, axles adjusted into the middle of the project to produce a twin axle trailer accessible from either rear door, loads of space, possible very stable but no doubt a pig to reverse!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 14-10-2008, 22:42

from an armchair mechanics point of view this is straight forward lol

there are plenty of these on web, sure posted pix here before too.

saw an audi estate minus it bonnet area and also rear tubs of lwb
landies built.

15-10-2008, 00:28

[quote="Sweety"]It might sound silly but when I get the funds I'm thinking of building a trailer from a LWB T2 as I've se it done with cars in the past.
I was thinking of chopping the front end off at the B posts& making a front panle with a window in it. I prob keep the rear doors to make easy to get in/out of the front end
Hi Sweety, Not sily at all and I am sorry I pinched your idea for the car cut to a trailer and its great for off road, there is a picture of mine here if you want a peek http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/pathie...52656566410498
Only thing is it takes twice as long to clean after playing, but it never matters in Photoshop, just rub the dirt off and your laughing.

elty001 · 15-10-2008, 20:40

looks very smart that does gromit.as for keeping the weight even how did you overcome that issue?
i am going to replace the diff with a made to size beam axle with braked hubs.gonna have the hubs re worked to take the 6 stud terrano rims.just got to check the original lights meet the spec for trailer lights.
as for drawbar length will cross that bridge when i get to it but the length and size of steel used could counter balance the back for easier towing and keep the nose weight acceptable.
as i work for an engineering co have got access everything i need so hopefully wont be too long before this project gets off the ground. :smile:

would love to hear your ideas sweety,the more input and advice the better.

JonathanM · 15-10-2008, 21:16

Sankey trailer axles? Use 5 stud Landie wheels, but if the trailer keeps a rear door wheel mount that would be easier to adapt to a 5 stud wheel that the hubs to adapt to a 6 stud.

elty001 · 16-10-2008, 20:28

problem is if i get sankey hubs ive got to get the rims too.was just trying to work with what i have got for the mo.the main issue is cost at the moment.dont really want it to turn into a mega bucks project.have hopfully sourced the hubs from a knackered towing dolly from a blokes brother at work.also the hitch and all brake cables if they are not too battered.will have to have a good look at them at the weekend.the box section for the axle and draw bar ive scrounged for a small fee from work.got to buy a sheet of steel to blank off the front end about £15 from work.just got to strip all non essential parts from the back end then its grinder time :smile: :smile:

14-06-2007, 20:23	#16
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04-10-2008, 22:59	#17
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	BUMP hey Sweety, just thinking Elty is breaking a lwb be ripe for this project. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

05-10-2008, 20:44	#19
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	trailer not much left to build a trailer out of i'm afraid.what was left has been picked up today.have got the rear diff but thats about all i have got left for your project. i was gonna build a trailer to suit my t2 but not as exravagant as your idea.got a set of 4 diahatsu 15"rims with 235/75/15 tyres on them so i was gonna get some spacers made at work to take the wheels then build the rest of the trailer around the axle.did it years ago with my sj had a pair of sj wheels on the trailer and sprayed it the same colour as the motor.did look well if i say so myself :wink:

14-10-2008, 20:13	#20
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Lwb t2 trailer well due to a waste of space messing me around with the t2 youv'e got me thinking about this trailer idea.my mrs keeps laughing at the idea but i'm gonna give it a go anyway :smile: watch this space!!!! :smile:

14-10-2008, 22:42	#23
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	from an armchair mechanics point of view this is straight forward lol there are plenty of these on web, sure posted pix here before too. saw an audi estate minus it bonnet area and also rear tubs of lwb landies built. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

05-10-2008, 15:27	#18
Deleted Member S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,711	It would be perfect but sadly we are a bit short of funds at the min

14-10-2008, 22:27	#22
JonathanM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,048	First thoughts about this idea, absolutely barking! Then I thought about the issues raised of centre of gravity etc, and wondered........... Rear ends of 2 LWBs. Both cut at B panel, and joined to produce a trailer with 2 rear ends, axles adjusted into the middle of the project to produce a twin axle trailer accessible from either rear door, loads of space, possible very stable but no doubt a pig to reverse!

15-10-2008, 00:28	#24
Gromit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LWB T2 Trailer [quote="Sweety"]It might sound silly but when I get the funds I'm thinking of building a trailer from a LWB T2 as I've se it done with cars in the past. I was thinking of chopping the front end off at the B posts& making a front panle with a window in it. I prob keep the rear doors to make easy to get in/out of the front end Hi Sweety, Not sily at all and I am sorry I pinched your idea for the car cut to a trailer and its great for off road, there is a picture of mine here if you want a peek http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/pathie...52656566410498 Only thing is it takes twice as long to clean after playing, but it never matters in Photoshop, just rub the dirt off and your laughing.

15-10-2008, 20:40	#25
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Lwb t2 trailer looks very smart that does gromit.as for keeping the weight even how did you overcome that issue? i am going to replace the diff with a made to size beam axle with braked hubs.gonna have the hubs re worked to take the 6 stud terrano rims.just got to check the original lights meet the spec for trailer lights. as for drawbar length will cross that bridge when i get to it but the length and size of steel used could counter balance the back for easier towing and keep the nose weight acceptable. as i work for an engineering co have got access everything i need so hopefully wont be too long before this project gets off the ground. :smile: would love to hear your ideas sweety,the more input and advice the better.

15-10-2008, 21:16	#26
JonathanM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Merseyside Posts: 1,048	Sankey trailer axles? Use 5 stud Landie wheels, but if the trailer keeps a rear door wheel mount that would be easier to adapt to a 5 stud wheel that the hubs to adapt to a 6 stud.

16-10-2008, 20:28	#27
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Lwb t2 trailer problem is if i get sankey hubs ive got to get the rims too.was just trying to work with what i have got for the mo.the main issue is cost at the moment.dont really want it to turn into a mega bucks project.have hopfully sourced the hubs from a knackered towing dolly from a blokes brother at work.also the hitch and all brake cables if they are not too battered.will have to have a good look at them at the weekend.the box section for the axle and draw bar ive scrounged for a small fee from work.got to buy a sheet of steel to blank off the front end about £15 from work.just got to strip all non essential parts from the back end then its grinder time :smile: :smile: