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I better not start, I won't stop..my comments or what I'd do to those low life pieces of feces!! Look how sweet that dog is even after what she'd been through!

  One thing I'm going to do is build a new longer/taller gate. The one on there now doesn't reach the ground. It holds stuff in fine, but can't use it as a ramp as the trailer has tons of ground clearance. Also, taller gate will give me better visual when backing up since it's about 50" wide, it has small blind spots at times out of my side mirrors and is not quite tall enough to see through the rear view mirror. The extra height on the gate will really help out there as well as be functional for loading with a dolly. 

  I actually painted it also so it matches, but it has seen it's better days. But white lithium grease keeps it working smooth and it's hard to replace something that still works.   Glad the pictures motivated you. You'll be so happy after you do it, but make sure you post up before and after pictures so we can see the change on yours too :up: I actually bought them at Lowe's but TSC does have them as well. I tried standard grade bolts and didn't like it. Went back and upgraded to Grade 8 and don't have to worry about really cranking down on the straps.     Thank you! I didn't even like driving when I got stuck somewhere late and had to drive home at night with lights half working. Even running my hazards, I hated it! I want people to see the trailer!!     Thank you! I bought some reflectors and added them to the back of the fenders and on the back just in case. Those red/white strips are nice too.

I was happy to see that mine were already 15" wheels. I only used spray for the fenders, the black was brush on Rustoleum and I used a quart and a half for the 2 coats. The floor obviously shows wear now, after years of abuse so I will paint it again soon. But the frame and rails look like brand new still. Love that paint!

  I appreciate it! Yeah, I wasn't gonna let that crap stay on there even one day sitting in my driveway. The guys at work laughed their butts off when I rolled up in it at work. They said "He's even gotta have a lift kit on his trailer!" :rofl:      I'm quite sure that's exactly what it is, and was my first thought as well.   And, thank you!

  Thank you! The brush on still looks great, the spray-on has faded some. But I really expected that since it wasn't applied as thick.     Yeah, I'd rather overkill than under. Those swing set chains made me cringe the whole trip back from Franklin! I tell you what, the big D-rings on the bottom are on the heaviest angle iron, and were a you-know-what to drill holes in. But it was SO worth it. No worries with wrapping a strap around the sides and hoping they hold. Enough mounting places that it's easy no matter what I'm hauling or where I have it on the trailer.     Thanks 10-Ring, I've had 3 of them and loved them all. I just love old 4x4's period and square body Chevy's are my favorite even though I love many others.

That's a dang good idea to get ya back home though!!  :up:

Go ahead, I'm ready for the thrashing for not having pictures when I start the thread....I'll get them up this weekend. But anyway, finally did what needed to be done after years of dealing with lights acting funny, working then not working, worrying about driving home if it got dark before the job was done, etc. I bought this set of LED lights from TSC for $44.99 (and this week they drop to $29.99!!!!) and I LOVE them! Some of that is probably because they WORK! :rofl: But they were easy to install, and are really bright compared to the standard trailer light kits. I went ahead and replaced the plug and play kit on the truck end as well. Big weight off my shoulder knowing all the wiring is new, taped up with electrical tape in areas that could rub, and tucked up nice and neat. Not a big deal, just excited and had to share. Also bought new safety chains while I was at it. The ones I had were fine, these just snap on easier. I'll post pics of that too. I'm loving this lil trailer! Here's the link if anyone may need to replace or upgrade their lights, definitely worth the work when you're done! http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/blazer-led-submersible-trailer-light-kit-for-trailers-under-80-in-wide Here's some pics from when I got it, might as well make it my trailer show off thread ha ha It was covered in surface rust so started sanding on it as soon as I got it home Used black brush on Rustoleum and coated it twice, sprayed the red Rustoleum to match the K5 on the fenders This is the "safety chain" they had on it :rant: I upgraded the chain just a tad Added two of these on each side, one front, one back with Grade 8 hardware And smaller ones on top of the rail running down the side and two up on the front rail And here she is when I finished with 2 coats on the floor and the mounting points all on Something interesting about this lil trailer, the person who built it used a rear axle from a minivan. Guess they used what they had, and it works for me.

I have learned a lot on here as well. Met some fine folks and hope to meet many more in the future. Won't find a group of young and old so willing to help out and when they cannot physically or monetarily, their thoughts are there. I spend more time on TGO than any other place as far as websites go. SO glad I found it and wish I'd found it sooner.

Good grief, please tell me it's a joke post!  :stunned:

I assumed it would be apartments too. That intersection is gonna be worse than it already is now. That's an everyday route for me as well.

I had never noticed them in Tractor Supply here in Smyrna. But yesterday I went in and in the clearance aisle there were 2 of them for $15 each so I grabbed them. Had to pick up something today that I forgot yesterday and my wife said "Hey, they have 2 ammo cans over there for $15". I grabbed them too. They have really good seals and are tight for a can that I'm sure was made in China.

I'd heard something about the home invasion earlier, but not the principal story.

If I'm not at work or asleep, it's on my side. Period. Sad story above!

DMark, did you end up getting one or two today?

I think Primary Arms has Gen 3 Pmags for $9.99 now for SHOT Show special.

Might as well just run up there, they are GREAT people and very helpful! I will probably swing by there tomorrow as well, but just for conversation and browsing....too many irons in the fire for purchases right now  :surrender:

Some friends and I were supposed to go tonight but things came up and have to go one night next week or next weekend. I was really looking forward to seeing it tonight though!

Wow, that is messed up!

RIP lil feller! Sorry for your loss!

I have 4 that need uppers but I'm tempted as well just because of the price. Put em back for rainy days.

Primary Arms has stripped Anderson lowers for $39   https://www.primaryarms.com/Anderson_Manufacturing_Stripped_Lower_7075_T6_223_p/ar-15-a3.htm

Prayers going up, so sorry to hear this but praying for good test results and healing!

Yours truly on the right with my ole '74 3/4 ton I built 4 years ago. This was at Wheelin in the Country offroad park in Summertown TN. Fun times!

You said stripper....I forgot all about the actor who said something dumb.... :rofl:   Ohhhh the days when I was young and thought that was the coolest thing to do.