My step dad’s trailer that I use when I go wheeling is getting redecked. It’s got some ground clearance issues by design so while the deck is off, we are flipping the axles so the trailer sits in line with our trucks better and we can actually get a WD hitch without 9 inches of drop. We are also cutting the ramps from underneath for better departure angle and welding in a winch mount in the front deck.
The question I’m having now is. I’d like to set the ramps into the rear deck and have them slope down towards the axles. To do this, I’ll have to cut out a section of the rear inner crossmember (not the back one but the next one) and notch the second one so the ramps will run under it. I have some 3x4 1/4” angle iron I was planning to run from the actual rear crossmember to the one that was notched to provide support for one that will be cut partially. Does anybody see any major issue with this plan? I’ve seen it done on a similar angle iron car trailer but don’t have any photos of how it was done. Just wanted to see what others might think.
The question I’m having now is. I’d like to set the ramps into the rear deck and have them slope down towards the axles. To do this, I’ll have to cut out a section of the rear inner crossmember (not the back one but the next one) and notch the second one so the ramps will run under it. I have some 3x4 1/4” angle iron I was planning to run from the actual rear crossmember to the one that was notched to provide support for one that will be cut partially. Does anybody see any major issue with this plan? I’ve seen it done on a similar angle iron car trailer but don’t have any photos of how it was done. Just wanted to see what others might think.
