I am getting ready to put my shocks in the same orientation/ location. My lid is heavy to. Do you get full lift assist open to close?
Our first attempt allowed the lid to slam as we didn't have the full compression of the shock. (B/c were amateurs and have never done this).
Your position is...
With the lock they are not getting to far. I am doing a much simpler version of your build. Yours looks very good. Wish I had those welding skills.
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Day I picked it up.
Trailer had no data plates, and 2" ball with fixed leg was messed up. Converted to a receive so I could swap out a ball or lock n roll depending on trail or road rowing.
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After lurking and not being able to afford a complete trailer I figured I try to build one based on all the great trailers I've seen here
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PO tried a 12v conversion. Doesn't work. Going to learn electrical too. Scraped the bed clean. . tires are new.
Wish I new how to weld.
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Some more pics.... only rot I found is around one of the drain holes.
Front hitch modified. Hope,to add a lock n roll
Going to get at the wire wheel.
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