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Definitely plan to lighten the next trailer. If I build another trailer I’ll probably do axle-less suspension. I’d also like to try to keep the atv in a low center of gravity, maybe making some spaces for the tires to sit in, to keep the atv low. The big tires on the trailer will give it the ground clearance it needs. I could also to try to French the suspension components up into the frame a bit. We’ll see how it goes, I’m not Going to build anything until mine sells. I won’t be upset to keep my trailer. I got new tires for my ATV. Pretty pumped
Also I got the steel for my bumper yesterday and we’re gonna start the mock-up tomorrow
Cool that looks fun, they’re easy to work on which is nice.
Do you mind if I ask, do you charge for labour?
I’d say overall marketplace is better. Marketplace uses your searches, and what you click on to show you more ads that would interest you. So you can search for something specific, or on your page you can see what FB has picked for you. It’s good in the sense that things that interest you are always popping up, if you’re the type of person that isn’t good at managing money it may be bad for you.
I like it because whenever Toyotas, or atvs, snowplows, equipment etc is posted, it shows me.
I think people screw you around a little bit less on FB too because their account is linked to their personal profile. So it’s like you’re buying/selling something to a real person and you can rate the buyer or seller. You definitely still get dumb questions and stupid offers sometimes but I find it’s not as bad. I’ve bought and sold a bunch of stuff this year and I’d say 60 percent was from FB and 40 to kijiji.Hopefully it works out well. I have a few projects on the list. 1 and 2) front bumper for the LX and a stubby bumper for my friends JK. The next project might be another trailer, if mine sells. If it doesn’t I might build another anyway. Something similar in design but a little bit more lightweight.
The odour isn’t as bad as diesel or kerosene. It leaves a little smell for sure but it heats up the shop quick so I usually have a door cracked open.
Got a new toy today!
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Well the Jeep is gone so that’s good! One less vehicle around the house, now I can replace it with something else.
The lights in the shop have been a great edition and I got a big tube heater that can run off diesel kerosene or jet fuel. My friend at Toronto airport gets me cans of jet fuel that was taken out of my planes when they go in to get repaired. So it’s bright in the shop and warm, definitely helps with motivation
Finally got the 30 spline Longfields in! Both sides are done, the front passenger needed wheel bearings and races so I did that too. Feels much better and no sounds anymore. Feels pretty good to drive the Tan Beauty again!
Y’all are gonna love the latest project. Man do I hate Jeeps and the people who install these grilles on them. Oh well, in my opinion wranglers have a completely unjustified resale value. They don’t have the reliability that a Toyota has and yet they still retain value somehow.
But I love how easy used parts are to find, already scored a grille, bumper and turn signals used.It’s always a fine line and a slippery slope when you flip vehicles. How much do you put into them before it’s not worth the time and money?
I find it really depends on the vehicle and the market
Finished the once over on the Grizzly, 2 wheel bearings, some paint, check over the steering, oil and filter and diff fluid
Really pumped about these new lights in the shop. They’re so much better!
