utility trailer

5’x 9’

Custom Trailer Build Project

Trailer built by Desi Bolling

1. Used 5’ X 7’ Trailer Frame $ 120.00 12.Bearing protector Cap $14.992. 2” Trailer Hitch $ 19.99 13.Bearing protector Bra $ 4.993. Trimmer Rack $ 60.00 14. Axle/U-bolt Kit $16.993. Springs $ 59.98 15. Spring Shackle Kit $ 19.994. Metal Stock $ 123.115. Welding Materials Free6. Paint Black $ 50.007. Primer $ 40.008. (2) Tires $ 286.009. Tool Box $ 54.0010. Gas blower rack Free11. Man-hours X 1 = 100 Grand Total:$ 810.04

This trailer was donated to me by a friend, who wanted it out of his yard. He saw rusty metal and I saw a Utility trailer build project. So I took it off his hands, it came with five used tires.

Rear View of Project Trailer

It has heavy rust and need tires. The overall frame is solid, Axle is in good shape. I want extend the length by 3 to4 feet. I need to check wheel bearing and change hitch to 2”.

Side view of project trailer

I would like to add a tire mount and a tool box in the front

Front angle view

Would like to add a removable trimmer rack to this side

Side view left side

Adding trailer supports to front, center and rear

Trailer Frame Modifications

I am welding supports beams to frame for support of cargo body

Front view of Trailer Frame

Adding more support welding

Close-up view of frame modifications

Frame was extended 20 “, supports added to strengthen trailer Deck

Frame modifications 90% Complete

Frame was prep prior to painting

Frame painting in progress

A total of three coats will be used before the finished product.

Painting trailer frame

Frame is allowed to dry 24 hours before next coat

First coat of paint drying (top)

First coat of paint completed (Black). Next step add new springs, mounts and apply second coat of paint to frame

Close-up of painted frame

Complete frame is painted except springs , which will be removed

First coat of paint drying (bottom)

Lights are installed with wiring and ready for hookup. Tag mount located in the Center.

Addition of rear bumper w/round Lights

All damaged and rusted out metal was removed with a cutting torch and replaced with new metal.

Modification of Cargo basket

Side panels will be extended by 20”

Taking measurements to fit ramps

Trailer fitted with hidden sliding aluminum ramps

Rear view of ramp install

Tracks were welded to frame for ramps to removed with ease and pinned when not in use

Completed tracks for ramps

Front View of ramp install

Installing wheel fenders left side

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Installing wheel fenders right side

Side view of fender install

Close-up of fender install

Angle view of fenders

Front view of fender

Installation of new springs, brackets and hanger

Installed new hubs and bearings

Installed new tires and wheels

Installing center Beam to strengthen cargo floor

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REAR VIEW

45 degree angle rear view

SIDE VIEW

45 Degree Angle View

TRAILER COMPLETE