P1000 My forever trailer

[GlockMeister]

I was given these today... you may want to consider them for your front bumper. They accept a 5/8" clevis/shackle. They came from Amazon.

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I have been looking for some like that
You don't happen to have the link for it do ya

 

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[Tramguage1]

Thats sounds like a good idea to go through the wheels I may try this.

I just picked up some 36" axle straps from Amozon.

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[Smitty335]

I just picked up some 36" axle straps from Amozon.View attachment 40713

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I think sometimes, really! That going up high in the wheel spokes would give you better leverage.

 

[Tramguage1]

You had a 14 or newer GMC correct? I just bought this for my company truck in Nov.

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[Tramguage1]

I think sometimes, really! That going up high in the wheel spokes would give you better leverage.

I put them as close to level to the anchor points. I do not leave the machine in gear( dont want the gearbox jerking back and forth) But set the emergency break.

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[Tramguage1]

Oh PS, i have a nee trailer now so i have to find the new sweet spot .

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[swsebek]

Well I opt'd to forgo the D-rings for drilling holes thru the angle iron.

Should suffice.


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That is much better, keep the suspension compressed And at better angles.Tou don't want to have the machine bouncing around from road bumps.Thats what the trailer springs are for.

 

[Smitty335]

You had a 14 or newer GMC correct? I just bought this for my company truck in Nov.View attachment 40714

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Yep, bought a 14 in Feb 15, was a great truck, until a stupid kid with bald tires on a wet road hit me broad side head on, 12 air bags went off, big stink, expect respiratory issues for a day or two after air bags go off. Better than being dead. Man would that truck get down the road w/ trailer and S X S! Bought a 2017 Tundra, it's a throw back to the old trucks, gas milage stinks, 14.5 MPG, but it only drops 1/10 while pulling a load. And is rated at 11,000 LBS towing? Z71 would lose 4 MGM while towing and if I remember right 8500 towing. You have a very safe truck, hope you never need to find out!

 

[Smitty335]

That is much better, keep the suspension compressed And at better angles.Tou don't want to have the machine bouncing around from road bumps.Thats what the trailer springs are for.

I thought that was what wives are for, telling us we are driving to fast, my trailer never bounces when my wife is with me, HA!

 

[JTW]

I have been looking for some like that
You don't happen to have the link for it do ya

Amazon.com: Olympic 4X4 Products 341-174 Texture Black D Ring Mount: Automotive

 

[Jshell3]

Yep, bought a 14 in Feb 15, was a great truck, until a stupid kid with bald tires on a wet road hit me broad side head on, 12 air bags went off, big stink, expect respiratory issues for a day or two after air bags go off. Better than being dead. Man would that truck get down the road w/ trailer and S X S! Bought a 2017 Tundra, it's a throw back to the old trucks, gas milage stinks, 14.5 MPG, but it only drops 1/10 while pulling a load. And is rated at 11,000 LBS towing? Z71 would lose 4 MGM while towing and if I remember right 8500 towing. You have a very safe truck, hope you never need to find out!

Dang. You're lucky!

 

[Jshell3]

Amazon.com: Olympic 4X4 Products 341-174 Texture Black D Ring Mount: Automotive

I have no idea how to use those?… And they are expensive.

So that's a double whammy!

 

[GlockMeister]

Amazon.com: Olympic 4X4 Products 341-174 Texture Black D Ring Mount: Automotive

Thanks bud!

 

[Smitty335]

Dang. You're lucky!

I thank my lucky stars!

 

[Tramguage1]

Yep, bought a 14 in Feb 15, was a great truck, until a stupid kid with bald tires on a wet road hit me broad side head on, 12 air bags went off, big stink, expect respiratory issues for a day or two after air bags go off. Better than being dead. Man would that truck get down the road w/ trailer and S X S! Bought a 2017 Tundra, it's a throw back to the old trucks, gas milage stinks, 14.5 MPG, but it only drops 1/10 while pulling a load. And is rated at 11,000 LBS towing? Z71 would lose 4 MGM while towing and if I remember right 8500 towing. You have a very safe truck, hope you never need to find out!

I like it for everyday use. I have towed my SXS before and it is respectable. I have a 13 GMC 2500 D-Max for towing.

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[Smitty335]

I like it for everyday use. I have towed my SXS before and it is respectable. I have a 13 GMC 2500 D-Max for towing.

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How do you like the ride, mine was like a Cadillac, Toyota a truck, bump, bump.

 

[Tramguage1]

How do you like the ride, mine was like a Cadillac, Toyota a truck, bump, bump.

Very good ride, i carry about 750# of tools and parts, so its verg smooth. Avarage 17.5 normal driving and 21 or better on highway.

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[JTW]

I have no idea how to use those?… And they are expensive.

So that's a double whammy!

Lol.. they're bolt on these..





Like this only two bolts through clevis mount.

 

[Jshell3]

Lol.. they're bolt on these..

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Like this only two bolts through clevis mount.
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There's no where to mount a clevis on a stock bumper... that I can see. But I DID buy the 1/2" shackles (in hopes to add some type "end" on my GIGANTIC 3/8 tow chains... didn't work.)

 

[JTW]

There's no where to mount a clevis on a stock bumper... that I can see. But I DID buy the 1/2" shackles (in hopes to add some type "end" on my GIGANTIC 3/8 tow chains... didn't work.)

That's what these are for.. mounting a clevis. Just drill two holes in the bumper and mount. Same concept as the d-rings I used on my bumper.. only these allow for a clevis to be put thru them.
You're going to have to bring these giant chains with you. I'm pretty sure I'm using the same size. I bought 10 foot of chain and used the hooks from mine and dads winch and then I bought two larger hooks to fit over the rear trailer tie loops.