Originally Posted by
bluebruin
I have started my trailer project. Not sure if this the appropriate thread to post it on.
I purchased a 1990 2-place snowmobile trailer. It sat in a field for 15 years and got pretty rusted out. So, I bought it for $40 rather than the guy scrapping it. I just stripped it down, cut off a bunch of bad metal, including one of the main crossmembers underneath that was completely rusted through on both ends. Welded in new 2x3" steel beam. Reattached leaf springs with new bolts. Replaced wood on deck. This weekend I will try loading the argo. I'll take some pictures.
Only thing I am leery about is the leaf springs are a "slipper" type, c-hook or open-eye type on the back. They seem a little precarious like they could come unseated from the shackles/hangers. Hard to explain, will post pics. Might need to weld some additional plates underneath to make sure they are secure. Don't want my 1000lb argo bouncing around on top going 70 down the freeway and have the leaf spring come unseated.
I took it for a test run, the trailer was squirley above 55mpg. Is this common for a sled trailer unloaded? Maybe it just needs tongue weight.
If the trailer is stable and can handle the weight, I move on to phase 2 - adding an enclosed top.