M416 - New Axle, Springs , Wheels & 35" Tires - Part 8!

This is the 8th video in my M416 overland trailer build series. In this video I mock up and install the new trailer axle ( and how I measure for it), the leaf springs and shackles and new wheels and 35" tires. I am going to build an overlanding trailer that we can take on our adventures. We love the outdoors but don't have enough room travelling across the country in our jeep wrangler. This is going to be a fun build with lots of exciting projects!
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[@travissaffery]

Are you planning to offroad? If so that suspension is gonna move more than an inch especially when flexing and twisting on the trail its gonna rub the tub. I have an M416 also. Nice build good luck

[@backyardhotrods9885]

I do plan to take it off road. I wonder how much it will flex independently…these springs are really stiff. I figure if it rubs I have room on my spacers to add up too 5” or I could get new spacers made. Thanks 👍

[@dcalmesv]

Very nice build. I have an identical trailer and we have similar ideas. Have you decided what kind of lid your going to put on?

[@backyardhotrods9885]

thanks for following along, I am almost done with it actually. I am building the main frame out of 1.5" angle and a box on top out of 3/4" square tube which will have an aluminum sheet metal. Should have the video done in about a week

[@nemesisdominion]

I just picked up a 416. Weight is not an issue for me, but I love the look of the 35’s. Can it be accomplished by not flipping the axles but with spacers while ALSO using the stock fender? Or is flipping the axle absolutely mandatory in that case?

[@backyardhotrods9885]

@@nemesisdominion not flipping the axle is fine and I never suggest it as it raises the center of gravity much higher. But it 35’s won’t clear stock fenders that way. Better off moving / adjusting the fenders

[@jeffreypayn5689]

Your truck is really dirty… 🤔😂

[@russshockey9528]

Where did you wind up getting the axle?

[@backyardhotrods9885]

I talk about the company in the video and there is a link to them in the description