We get a lot on out DIY Overland Trailer Restoration and modification project. Today HICKS get’s a new axlel, a new switch box (on a new tongue box), and we finally figure out how to install the new Off Road Hitch. Sparks will fly as we seek out my Dad to help us with the project!
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I would have gone with the Lock&roll hitch.Test and proved and easy to install.
Also remember to take a look at Timbren Silent Ride suspension.You remove those hideous leaf springs and use the same 2 3/8 axle and is like night and day difference.
We were FINALLY able to make some good headway on HICKS..I actually wound up spending the night in my RTT at Chris's house so we could keep working, and finish the trailer…that's in the next vid…we are so close!
Good stuff Will and Chris, Hicks is gonna look great in no time. 🍻
That axle flip ( lift ) is going to burn up the inside of those tires. Been there done that.
Dexter makes one that can be done in an hour for a 2 3/8 inch axle. Same lift you've got but stronger and it'll position your axle the way it was designed. Less than 100 bucks, and Pops can break out his welder and whiskey again. Got mine on ebay. I am not sponsored, 😉 Love the generic hitch .
You can go spring under and use a longer shackle to get more clearance. To an extent. Summit has adjustable shackles with multiple holes so you can fine tune it. I used these then cut off the excess.
What are you using to / how are you mounting the spare tire to the front of the trailer?
Please tell me you are capping the end of that small square tube that is welded inside the large square tube. After painting it will look great and not collect mud, water or grime to rust from the inside out if you cap it.
It’s fun to see Hicks coming together again.
If you need a tool: Go to Will’s dad. I mean he created Will. The ultimate tool.
Boom…Roasted!
I always love seeing that my Dad isn’t the only one that has a garage that has it all, if it’s not in the main garage, it’s in one of the gang boxes, not in there, check the storage garage, or outdoor racks and shelves that stores oversized material, pipe and iron. He’s like Home Depot and OReillys rolled in one and always ready to put an idea into production.