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  1. 08-31-2012 03:57 PM #1
    2000svtowner
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    Spartan Trailer build

    I have not seen any posts on anyone building a trailer...started with one 8 foot piece of 1/4 c-channel and made two 45 degree cuts and two 22.5 degree cuts and ended up with this


    Then used some clamps and some JB weld and this is where I am today.

    Doing axle tubes and axles today and mounting the E-maxx wheels to the trailer! More pics to come.
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  2. 08-31-2012 07:33 PM #2
    bondjr00797
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    Will JB weld actually hold it together ?


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  3. 08-31-2012 10:49 PM #3
    SkidMan
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    Wow thank tou very much for the how-to!!!!
    -EMB (GPS 51.6mph)
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  4. 09-01-2012 09:07 PM #4
    SkidMan
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    New pic????
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  5. 09-03-2012 05:27 PM #5
    2000svtowner
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    It is actually two part metal epoxy from loctite...Pic to come
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  6. 10-24-2012 10:58 AM #6
    orca44
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2000svtowner View Post
    It is actually two part metal epoxy from loctite...Pic to come
    Just woundering if you have finished your trailer build? If so some pictures would be nice
    "enjoy your ride"

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  7. 11-20-2012 06:36 PM #7
    jpierce81
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    bump for update

    I am looking into this. I was thinking about using 1/16 wheels. what are you using?
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  8. 11-21-2012 12:41 PM #8
    orca44
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    I have 1/10 scale wheels and tires (stock Slash stuff) on mine. The 1/16 may look a bit small for scale size wheels and tires on that size trailer, but what the heck... Give it a look.
    "enjoy your ride"

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  9. 11-23-2012 07:27 PM #9
    jpierce81
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    got my trailer 95% done. just waiting on the wheels to get here.
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  10. 11-24-2012 06:27 AM #10
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    Excellent job. What are you going to use for a suspension?
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  11. 11-24-2012 12:33 PM #11
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    Looking good so far... What size and type of tire have you chosen to use?

    Did or are you going to put any felt on the boat support rails? Can't tell from your picture.
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  12. 11-24-2012 12:55 PM #12
    jpierce81
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    I'm using slash wheels and nothing on the rails yet.
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  13. 11-24-2012 01:15 PM #13
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    Rims to match the trailer or boat?
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  14. 11-24-2012 02:02 PM #14
    jpierce81
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    I got the chrome with the chrome band. I wanted the blue bands but it don't look like the right blue.
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  15. 11-24-2012 03:02 PM #15
    orca44
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    I'm sure it will look great when completed...

    I bought some RPM Slash tail light pods and will be adding them after the week end.
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  16. 12-31-2012 04:48 PM #16
    Dyrty
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    what are the dimension of the trailer?
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  17. 03-13-2013 12:17 PM #17
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    Check out Trailcom on Facebook. Or ssdunlimited.com
    custom welded steel, powder coated trailers. Fairly priced.
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  18. 04-21-2013 03:50 PM #18
    RCROCKS75
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    I built a trailer for my spartan too. Nice trailer you have. My trailer is just a frame of a broken rc truck (that my friend, Wesley, found in a ditch on the side of the road), wood, wood, wood, and guess what. MORE WOOD!!! All you need now is a good suspension.
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  19. 04-23-2013 09:05 AM #19
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    Have been an owner of a spartan for just over a week now, this thread has inspired me to build my own trailer, i finished this past weekend and took pics through out the build. ill post pics asap
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  20. 04-23-2013 09:41 AM #20
    gingersquirrel98
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    Are you able to put it on your rc car?
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  21. 04-23-2013 03:24 PM #21
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  22. 04-23-2013 03:30 PM #22
    mpichner
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    I apted out of using a suspension system and went with a much simpler "walking" tandem axle. I launched and loaded it with my summit at the local beach and it works great. The deck boards align perfect with the hull so it doesn't matter if you drive on at an angle they straiten the boat right out.
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  23. 04-23-2013 03:49 PM #23
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    looks amazing
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