I Bought A $5,000 Trailer For Cheap At the Salvage Auction!

[@rayboucher479]

They arc the axles so when they load up they straighten up some. Looks like just a new leaf spring maybe u -bolts ,couple wheels and both fenders. Good buy ,

[@phil4294]

I built those trailers for years, they are usually bullet proof, I’ve repaired many trailers, everything on them are replaceable. It’s a really simple concept. The wiring might be a little tricky, anymore they sell complete harness, good luck and great purchase, I’m a little concerned with the truck being a light duty, but your trailer is awesome!!

[@USAF99]

Agree with your concern, I came down here to comment the same. That half ton might tow it empty, but put 7k on it, plus the weight of the trailer....I wouldn't. Trailer will end up right back where it started. Hell of a score though!

[@tigefendt8490]

Axle tube has an arc from the factory.

[@carbonfibercreationswashin7213]

Sweet buy! Grease all the hub bearings...nobody ever does it and that is the first part to wear out or break on trailers....besides lights.

[@rayboucher479]

Just take the hub off and heat the back plate and straighten it. Maybe the wheel bearings on that axle. 6 lug is 5,000 lb axle, 5 lug is 3,500 lb axle. You can hinge the fenders at the front and once it is loaded jus fold em down. Less of a chance they fall off or go missing !

[@philtucker1224]

A good strong metal lock box up front for ratchet straps and a few wood blocks would be a good idea. If you’re planing to store it to the right hand side of your workshop.

[@thatdave86]

For your future ventures with picking up vehicles etc ,set up your truck with tie down straps ,chains and d shackles,some rope ,maybe some emergency lighting ,tools wire ,blocks of wood etc ,be prepared .. That trailer should work out okay ,get some simple wheels that are easily available

[@michiganracer1181]

The axles are supposed to have a crown in them. I would think you if the spindles are good you could put new bearings, brakes, drums and use it. Pinning the fenders is a good idea if your hauling cars. At least the drivers side which you have to rebuild anyway.

[@WildDigger]

Awesome deal! The axles look good. Just get a new spring and get some new fenders. The hub is fine too. Just straighten the backing plate.

[@gerry-p9x]

Score

[@bushmagpie3312]

Great deal, the axles have a slight bend to have camber for unloaded. Once you load the trailer they straighten. Your suggestion of removing guards is great as some vehicles are slightly wider than trailer. You will be able to load them then refit guards. The hubs look in good condition, I would change all the bearings due to accident to ensure reliability.

[@dustoff1472]

Recommend you put removable fenders on the trailer. It’s help with the loading and gives you more flexibility. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@robertcrowther1547]

You are a very down to earth, honest builder. Thank you for sharing your victories, and the frustrations that seem to be a daily reality when growing a business and in restoring any type of automobile. It's great to see not just crazy awesome supercar builds. This phenomenal trailer deal is just as motivating to all of us regular wrenchers who are working to acquire affordable tools that are just as important to be able to handle all aspects of our projects big, small, cheap, or not. Lol. Thank you

[@MrMudmantwo]

Harbor freight sells a tool box for the front of the trailer I have one on my trailer and put my wench in it it keeps it dry. Good buy and easy fix

[@JustAGuy781]

That front Axle is definitely bent, you can see it in the video. And yeah Ben, the brakes are most likely locked up from the accident. Overall not too bad so at least you have yourself a good trailer in the works. The only thing is that you will be maxing out the tow capacity on that truck. I would have looked for a rebuildable F-250 or 3/4 ton Chevy or Ram. But anyways, good haul and it will be nice to see how it turns out.

[@thomaskapp8306]

vtuned . the bend in the front axle is there to make the tires to make the tires strait up and down . check the tires with a level for the plumb just like you would do for a wall to make it strait up and down . i use to work in a trailer shop whenni was young

[@edubz6530]

Because the temperature sensor is a part of the grill shutters the AC doesn't work perfectly without the grill installed

[@shysgarage2405]

That's a great win for that trailer even if you have to stick some money into it... It would not be money wasted if you got 2 axles, 4 steel wheels and tires, all lights, complete wiring harness, leaf spring kit. Plus doing some metal work... Only other thing to do is make sure that it is in square because of the accident and you will have a really good trailer for a long long time... 💯

[@robstephens]

If the axle is bent, you could remove it and straighten it on the frame machine.

[@joeysweet9045]

Thats a great deal Ben! All you got to do is purchase a axle and leaf spring and fenders thats probably $600 and you will have $1200 in a $5000 trailer!

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

How dude git License and Registration on this trk so fast...😮😮?!?!!

[@leelu5758]

Put air bags on the rear. That helps alot and give a good ride. Axles will have a bend upward in the middle for camber.

[@timrobertson299]

great score, but I would recommend buying a new axle for the trailer if for no other reason it took a bad hit and it is never a good idea to use an axle that has been hit in an accident, you have seen yourself how many spindles have broken from being hit, this could have a crack in it that will give way under a load, another thing you need to consider replacing your steering boxes when you get a car or truck thats been hit in the tire hard, I have had a truck that was hit in the drivers steer tire that resulted in the steering box failing shortly after. luckily the driver was backing into a loading dock when the steering went completely out, just a word from experience with trucks and trailers, and yes the front axle is bent pretty bad, it should have some arch to it but compared to the rear axle it has a very pronounce arc to it. do whats right and safe!

[@taurota1554]

what a bargain.thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@shartne]

YES! WOW what a great Bargon! You did well! Looking forward to a video of the fix up of the trailer.

[@jasonhovey815]

At arch in the axles in stock I don’t know if they look fine. Looks like you just need some u-bolts and tires and wheels. Great score for $150

[@tdotw77]

Great deal man! You can't go wrong @ $150 + fees, even if both axles are bent. Fix'er up & good to go with a little elbow grease & few hundred bucks!

[@mkbarber65]

You might want to consider purchasing a weight distributing hitch for that trailer, it will definitely help the ‘squat’ of the truck and prevent swaying when you tow. We have a 31’ travel trailer and it’s a must with those. That box is a break away brake-in case the trailer comes off-get a new one as that one has lost its pull out key and the electric brakes will stay applied once you plug in the connector. Good luck with the trailer!

[@williamm.vazquez8801]

Sweet Deal On Trailer

[@garyammerman2153]

$1000 expense and some sweat equity for a good trailer like that is a steal! Good find Ben! Put a good combo lock on the tongue latch or your bros will drive away with your prize.

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

09:31 "it doesn't look bent" video shows clearly how it's bent right in the middle.....

[@ralan350]

The axles are supposed to have a little bit of an arch to one that’s perfectly normal. It looks like all it needs is a new spring and personally I probably would replace the front axle just out of caution in case there is hairline cracks you cannot see where the brake bolts on I have seen the entire brake assembly come off going down the road due to stress cracks you could not see until after it came off

[@Detectaddict]

You scored an absolute bargain bro, new wheels and bearings few lights and it’s basically a new trailer, done well as you always do 👍🏽

[@BrucePierson]

At least one pair of springs also.

[@vehcor]

Even with all new parts you got a great deal!

[@bodunk2k]

he was describing what he was gonna do and I was thinking 'wonder what mods scott would do'?

[@nephewIan]

Love these past couple of videos, simple easy and done!

[@louisdominguez7347]

Axle probably shifted location. If so you will notice tires wearing uneven, you might also notice some small hopping. Check that both axles are aligned side to side and front to rear.

[@allenanthony4033]

I live in VA so get off the 757 about rust that more up north Get 2 new Axles wench tool box etc then you will know the trailer will be good to go 😎👍🏾

[@sleepysamk1400]

If you can rebuild a McLaren then a trailer is a piece of cake to you V 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧👌🔥☝️☝️☝️

[@rafaeltorovip]

Next video should be repairing the trailer and doing some nice modifications. 👍

[@gopaulsalick507]

Congratulations on the success man, keep it up

[@joanwilliams3221]

Looking forward to seeing you rebuild the trl. They always come in handy ! Good thing your dads shop has a CNC machine good job great purchase…👍

[@eriklarson9137]

Do you think trl is a known abbreviation for Trailer? Why did you only shorten that word? I am legit fascinated when people think they can just change the language and others will still understand them.

[@joanwilliams3221]

@@eriklarson9137 being a truck driver for 48 years that’s how we shorten the word sorry if it confused you ! Have a good day 😊

[@SARSteam]

I hope you gave the man the 2 tacos 😁

[@bernardowens1648]

Do some investigating on the axles and wheels. This is a great buy for what little money you will need to invest to make it perfect. Great video!!

[@bgd5339]

It doesn't look bent. You can only see a huge bend in it! 😅 😂

[@howtoandroid4399]

That bend is suppose to be there

[@rl5055]

Axle is Bent! Replace both and springs, and add chain. Also, add air bag load suspension to your ford. The money you will spend to fix it correctly will still be under what this trailer is worth. Shop around for the fenders.

[@stone9882]

Not bent the axle on trailers is supposed to be boed up when not loaded and then when it's loaded it straightens out.

[@victorrobinson7008]

Take both axles off check them both for damage ! Replace damaged parts or buy 7000 pound axles with new rims and trailer tires ! Plus cut off damaged metal , sand and paint but don't forget about the lights ! And you were just at O'Reilly's Auto Parts you could have got those lights and most of the wires that you may need to put it back together .haha

[@mikeboring1293]

Great deal for the price a new spring pack and some wheels and a fender, maybe another $500 and you can turn around and sale for a great profit

[@victorrobinson7008]

Add secondary boards on top of the original boards super heavy duty floor !

[@KennethDoroh-sb9pu]

In Elkhart Indiana most build all trailers in that area you can buy complete axles or items

[@SuperJlonergan]

the safety locks the front ttwo tires, so reset the safety mech and add leaf back in and it be good

[@namtech425]

Great buy, to fix those axls are easy and a little welding, painting and some electrical is super easy. Well done mate.

[@bobbybannerman2853]

HI V-TUNED GLAD YA GOT A FANTASTIC DEAL ON THE TRAILOR. YOU WILL HAVE THE TRAILER FIXED IN NO TIME. TAKE CARE.

[@jhambone9190]

Hell yeah. That is a steal. Like you said, those axles are far back. Going to have to watch the tongue weight.

[@philtucker1224]

I thought the same? Maybe Ben could bring the rear axle forward in front of the first axle and balance the weight better that way? (I don’t know)….

[@jhambone9190]

@@philtucker1224 Might as well, then he could build the trailer around the payload of the truck towing the trailer, (especially considering if he needs to replace an axle anyway.) Just my opinion but I'd replace both axles. It would really suck and be extremely dangerous to have a wrecked/bent axle go out on a loaded trailer at speed or down a narrow road. you know, murphy's law.

[@bobgrob4]

be a good video seeing this get fixed up. Good buy. Always good to have a trailer around.

[@lonnygallant827]

Great deal! Even if you put $1500 into parts! Would like to see you rebuild the trailer!

[@niftysin]

Can you please do a price breakdown on this truck?

[@raulmatias4938]

You can get everything you need at tractor supply axel and lights also make sure you can get a full size truck on it with it being a 16ft it will be hard for a truck I have a 20ft and fit a full size with no problem

[@timmilner7587]

That's the same as arthritis in the UK you call it wheel Alignment, we call it tracking

[@joeadamson8486]

you are correct they are supposed to look like that when you put some weight on they straightened up a little

[@RandySmith-iz1ml]

Ben, that axle is bent, you can see that even with that quick look at it. Not much of a safety chain, shouldn't it have 2? Seems like a pretty good deal once you get it fixed. Pressure wash, take care of the rust and a quick paint job and it should give you a lot of good use.

[@steveoh9838]

Trailer axles have a pretty big camber from the factory, not bent. They look very useable

[@gsauve3908]

Great buy. Seriously. Just buy a complete axle. With leaf springs and drums and brakes. And the you know it’s right. That switch on the hitch tongue is a break away switch. Replace it. Install 4 wheels ant tires and a couple fenders. A little touch up and MAKE Sure you check all the welds. For damage. That trailer will always be worth a lot more than you will ever have in it. Again. GREAT buy.

[@michaelkrause7672]

Definitely a solid purchase. Guarantee if you shop around for parts, you should be able to easily stay around $1k-1500 all in on a $5000 trailer. I think if you're wanting to keep the little 2.7 eco, you might need to look into some bags or something for the rear. Those 150s squat something fierce whenever you put any kind of weight on the back.

[@Sam-dm4kz]

There is nice Air Lift for this truck think like 300 it’s for towing simple and easy to install.

[@davebrittain9216]

When you get the tires on it just do a tape measure check of the alignment of the axle. If bent just the axle and put on a new one. Easy peasy.

[@williamholmes9129]

With the front axle wheels off the trailer is extra nose heavy hence possible the extra load on the hitch and truck rear squat

[@derangd3339]

If you get a winch add some Deck lights for those night time pick ups

[@GregBailey-ck1fb]

V-tune you stole that thing lol good job man

[@goleafsgo8496]

Great purchase you stole it, that manufacturer is known for building heavy duty simple trailers. 1500 bucks all in and it will be the perfect trailer for you. Plus when all your buddies want to borrow it you don't have to worry about them scratching the paint up. Great purchase can't believe you got it so cheap!

[@michaelbarbrie9099]

That's a good score the left side fender skirt can and should be straightened the left side leaf spring and axle u bolts replace them the axle itself looks to be straight the brake backing plates on both sides may have to be replaced the left side hub and drum can be salvageable cut the bent studs and Punch out and Punch in new studs straighten out the stake pockets or replace them not a big deal that is part of the fun finding creative ways

[@dakine215]

Would love to see a video of you getting the trailer in tip top shape!

[@timdavies3162]

Always love your videos. This looks like a great buy. Keep up the great work

[@victorrobinson7008]

May need too replace the upper a arms too extended ones too reach better than the stock ones .

[@cbenjr9618]

Great find. Looking forward to new build.

[@waynek921]

Dam good job V.T. that trailer content was neet be nice to see keep up the great work

[@danielwillliams9669]

I rented a Ford Expedition 2018 from Michigan to Florida and the AC went out. Come to find out that Auto Stop Start knocks the AC out. If you turn that Auto Stop Start Off the AC will come back. Just an FYI

[@richardgreening3533]

Great find , you’ll have that trailer fixed in no time.

[@EugeneChesley]

Where do I look for cheap trailers I was giving on but it is 10×4 home made no paperwork and Im in Pennsylvania Somerset county Pennsylvania I have to title tag and registration it and pull with a 1998 classic Lincoln navigator but I hope it's not to heavy

[@johnstergios3989]

Glad to see that you didn't need a trailer for your trailer. Thumbs up on the video.

[@markmawson1]

If the point of impact was on that wheel then the bearing spindle will no doubt have a slight bend in it and won't be running true and tyre will end up scrubbing on the inside edge.

[@Anne6621]

OMG why did you allow them to align the truck and not set the wheel level . good deal on trailer

[@alanpaulick7815]

Finally your own trailer Ben. Well done. Thanks for the road trip. Take care hey.

[@brobrown6553]

The hey is oi oi?🤣

[@eliezerjimenez20]

Definitely a great buy you Definitely won't find one like that any where else. Over here in P.R where I'm their easily asking for a 4x8 2k with no tab. ( thats what I'm looking for to haul my Atv ) its crazy out here 😮🤦🏻‍♂️

[@aluciol7104]

The best deal ever you does not need a new axel just take drums apart a re pack bearings and you’re good to go bro put everything back axel shackles and lights and hit the road

[@TKDiscGolf]

Bro that’s a deal on that trailer 🎉

[@JamesDean-yo8wm]

Fantastic Steal on that trailer Bro! I would've paid quadruple without even batting an eye! Outstanding! You should see if Sam would pick up one of those Manual Swap kits for the 599! it would make it so much cooler. According to Tyler Hoover and Dave from DDE it is the absolute best thing you can do to a 599. Plus I mean Gated manual is like a trump card these days lol. Knowing Sam or at least KZbin Sam I doubt he'd be into doing that.Anyways I say the C8 on Marketplace. He's asking a more than fair price in my opinion it really is a damn nice car with a brand new trans. can't beat it. I saw the c7 on there too. I think it still has a lot of good parts. If you want I'll come there and strip it for you and list all the parts for you. I'm a disabled OIF/OEF veteran and I literally have nothing better to do with my time. I live in Hixson. Not a weirdo or anything like that. Been married for 19 years and have 3 teenagers and cars and automotive in general is basically my Passion. All I do these days is sit here in front of the TV so I'd be more than happy to come strip those cars for you and list all the parts. I'm a half way decent mechanic too. I would at a shop for a few years after I got out of the service there isn't much I can't do when it comes to them except body work. I don't know much about it aside from what I've learned from you with your projects and when you help the Boys over at Goonzquad. Also, pretty limited knowledge on electric cars. Some especially like mechanical Components but not nearly as much when it comes to fixing ESC's and Batteries and what not. I mean I can figure it out they aren't that hard. I really don't have anything else to do and I definitely could help you with a lot. I also have extensive knowledge with small engine repair as well. the last shop I worked at that was the focus like anything not car. so boats, lawnmowers, chainsaws, go-karts, basically anything. and anything that all that runs off gas I can fix. or part out. I'd be more than happy to bring my laptop down there and just start pulling parts off the c7 and any other of those cars you have down there and listing them for you. That's a good bit of money you could put back into your family and the channel! Also! I love your M2. So much. That's a dream car for me. I'd wide body it though and put a big fat single turbo kit on it and a bunch of other things but I hope one day when my kids are grown I can some how manage to get something like that. or maybe an M5 because yeah I would love one of them Just as much.

[@arnietwo11]

The trucks still a bit high at the front ?? Are you going to lower it ?

[@alvaroalfaro8979]

This looks good!! you can do it better with all led and a new axel in no time

[@victorrobinson7008]

Use ratchet staples and pull the front axle forward

[@kennycox3186]

This is a good video. I enjoyed the not knowing and you thinking on the fly!!

[@victorrobinson7008]

Alignment shop and tell them to align the front end with the steering wheel instead of taking off the steering wheel turn the steering wheel straight then align the wheels ?

[@williamtoney-bb8tx]

Yes Sir !!! Looks like you got a great deal !!! I'm sure it will be as good as new when you get done with it !! 💯 😎

[@michaellambie8427]

Vtune the 2.7 only has. Towing capacity of about 6000. ..front lift is causing the problem with stand

[@Trixboomer]

Scored! This is an easy fix for you. Add an electric winch and its on like donkey kong!! Keep up the sweet videos

[@westonnwinter8289]

You can order the parts from Load Trail.

[@Its.mando2]

Watched this about a month ago and was wondering if you are going to do another update on this trailer?

[@philtucker1224]

Ben I don’t think that is an axle, so it probably won’t matter too much if it’s slightly bent, (I think it’s just a hub carrier..)🤔

[@Treetrimmer82]

Great video as always Ben

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

I wonder why the axles are so far back on the trailer. This way the load is quite much on the hitch. Normally the load is mainly on the trailer and only 100kg or so pressing down on the trailer hitch.

[@Tanhands36]

It's a half ton truck, it's always going to squat I you put weight back there. You could air bag it for towing.

[@thejourneymen7722]

If you’re going to use the truck for mainly towing, I wouldn’t put a 2 inch block in the back I would instead install a add a leaf it will give you around 2 inches of lift and stiffen up the back end so you don’t have that Carolina squat when towing a trailer.

[@christiancowboy352]

You'd better recheck that front axle. It's very easy to see that it's bent in the middle just watching the video. However, even buying a used axle, it's a great deal.