LWB T2 Trailer

[Deleted Member S]

Re: 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:

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]

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]

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.

 

[Gromit]

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/pathie08/PathfiderMods#5257152656566410498
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]

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.

 

[JonathanM]

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]

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: