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bmuzz1 · 07-03-2008, 11:47 PM

Just started on a new trail trailer for my FJ Cruiser build. My new FJ Cruiser build
I will be making a receiver hitch for my FJ as well with a removable ball hitch. I am planning on using a throttle linkage for the tongue on the trailer so that it will securly hold the ball and swivel while wheeling. I noticed that there is another trailer build (Chaman) where the same thing was done...I guess great minds think a like.

I am using TCS X-Trail leaf springs for it as well.

This is my first time brazing anything and I had to start with brass tubing...what a pain in the ars! I hope that it is easier to braze brakeline tubing!

It's a little messy but the joints seem to be strong enough.

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I am not sure if I will try to find a plastic tray for the box or if I will try to
make one out of styrene?

-Brian

bmuzz1 · 07-04-2008, 01:12 PM

Did a little more brazing this morning. I am going to start on the box portion of the trailer now...couldn't find anything that would work so I am going to make one.

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Let me know what you think so far.

-Brian

chaman · 07-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Nice looking thing! I guess youre right about the great minds comment!! LOL!!

bmuzz1 · 07-04-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chaman

Nice looking thing! I guess youre right about the great minds comment!! LOL!!

It's funny because I was looking at the linkage on my sandrail when I got the idea and then I saw this cool build that caught my eye (the baja on the trailer) and saw that you had done the same thing...Here I thought I was going to be the first!

chaman · 07-04-2008, 03:25 PM

LOL! A friend of mine gave those a long time ago. These are linkages for some industrial machinery. Really strong, I believe them to be stainless steel.

bmuzz1 · 07-04-2008, 05:37 PM

Got a little further on the trailer this afternoon. Here's a few more pics of mock-up. I am going to paint the frame black and the box yellow to match my FJ.

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countryboy4life · 07-04-2008, 08:27 PM

Looks good man!!!!

Hey chaman where did you get that linkage (in other words ball and hitch) for your trailer at it looks cool!!!!

chaman · 07-04-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy4life

Looks good man!!!!

Hey chaman where did you get that linkage (in other words ball and hitch) for your trailer at it looks cool!!!!

Its part of a heavy machinery equipment...I think from those cooling units used by trucks. Its a work of art indeed.....quite sturdy, think its stainless steel. Thanks!

MTHead · 07-11-2008, 10:26 PM

SWEET

That's going to look sick behind the FJ, you going to find a mini Rino to put on it

Keep up the good work Buzz..

bmuzz1 · 07-11-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MTHead

SWEET

That's going to look sick behind the FJ, you going to find a mini Rino to put on it

Keep up the good work Buzz..

! Now you've done it!

pantablo · 07-11-2008, 11:21 PM

nice first time brazing! looks good. what are you going to haul?

bmuzz1 · 07-11-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pantablo

nice first time brazing! looks good. what are you going to haul?

Thanks! I am building it to haul camping gear, spair tire, maybe a Rhino?

bmuzz1 · 07-13-2008, 11:28 PM

Well the trailer is pretty much done as of a few minutes ago. I had to pass on using the throttle linkage for the time being because I was running out of time...I had to have it ready for the Northern AZ camp and crawl. I will post pics in just a few...waiting on the camera to finish charging.

-Brian

bmuzz1 · 07-14-2008, 12:55 AM

Here's the pics!

let me know what you guys think.

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-Brian

Brandon · 07-14-2008, 01:15 AM

Thats looks awesome! Nice work

bmuzz1 · 07-14-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nluvwithxlr8ing

Thats looks awesome! Nice work

Thank you very much!

It doesn't come close to your skills!

MTHead · 07-14-2008, 08:29 PM

You've been busy Buzz!!

Looks great

, really liking the receiver and drawbar!!

bmuzz1 · 07-14-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MTHead

You've been busy Buzz!!

Looks great

, really liking the receiver and drawbar!!

Yes I have! Took most of the day Sunday.

Thanks John!

bmuzz1 · 07-14-2008, 09:06 PM

Here's some pics from "Muzz Rock" my back yard rock garden.

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kmedina · 07-15-2008, 12:36 AM

That thing is sweet! Good work

07-03-2008, 11:47 PM	#1
bmuzz1 Building again Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 2,434	bmuzz1's New Trail Trailer Build Just started on a new trail trailer for my FJ Cruiser build. My new FJ Cruiser build I will be making a receiver hitch for my FJ as well with a removable ball hitch. I am planning on using a throttle linkage for the tongue on the trailer so that it will securly hold the ball and swivel while wheeling. I noticed that there is another trailer build (Chaman) where the same thing was done...I guess great minds think a like. I am using TCS X-Trail leaf springs for it as well. This is my first time brazing anything and I had to start with brass tubing...what a pain in the ars! I hope that it is easier to braze brakeline tubing! It's a little messy but the joints seem to be strong enough. The trailer measures 5-1/4"W x 10"L I am not sure if I will try to find a plastic tray for the box or if I will try to make one out of styrene? -Brian Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook Last edited by bmuzz1; 07-03-2008 at 11:59 PM.

07-04-2008, 01:12 PM	#2
bmuzz1 Building again Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 2,434	Did a little more brazing this morning. I am going to start on the box portion of the trailer now...couldn't find anything that would work so I am going to make one. Let me know what you think so far. -Brian Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-04-2008, 01:17 PM	#3
chaman Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 252	Nice looking thing! I guess youre right about the great minds comment!! LOL!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-04-2008, 03:25 PM	#5
chaman Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 252	LOL! A friend of mine gave those a long time ago. These are linkages for some industrial machinery. Really strong, I believe them to be stainless steel. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-04-2008, 05:37 PM	#6
bmuzz1 Building again Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 2,434	Got a little further on the trailer this afternoon. Here's a few more pics of mock-up. I am going to paint the frame black and the box yellow to match my FJ. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-04-2008, 08:27 PM	#7
countryboy4life Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lumberton Posts: 467	Looks good man!!!! Hey chaman where did you get that linkage (in other words ball and hitch) for your trailer at it looks cool!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-11-2008, 10:26 PM	#9
MTHead DOOH!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: * Posts: 2,191	SWEET That's going to look sick behind the FJ, you going to find a mini Rino to put on it Keep up the good work Buzz.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-11-2008, 11:21 PM	#11
pantablo I am a Liar! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,557	nice first time brazing! looks good. what are you going to haul? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-13-2008, 11:28 PM	#13
bmuzz1 Building again Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 2,434	Well the trailer is pretty much done as of a few minutes ago. I had to pass on using the throttle linkage for the time being because I was running out of time...I had to have it ready for the Northern AZ camp and crawl. I will post pics in just a few...waiting on the camera to finish charging. -Brian Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-14-2008, 12:55 AM	#14
bmuzz1 Building again Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 2,434	Here's the pics! let me know what you guys think. -Brian Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-14-2008, 01:15 AM	#15
Brandon Axial Team Driver Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: OC Posts: 7,132	Thats looks awesome! Nice work Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-14-2008, 08:29 PM	#17
MTHead DOOH!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: * Posts: 2,191	You've been busy Buzz!! Looks great , really liking the receiver and drawbar!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-14-2008, 09:06 PM	#19
bmuzz1 Building again Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 2,434	Action Pics! Here's some pics from "Muzz Rock" my back yard rock garden. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

07-15-2008, 12:36 AM	#20
kmedina Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lakeport Posts: 66	That thing is sweet! Good work Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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