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fj12ryder wrote: Not a problem. I have an aluminum plate with slots that fit over the floor D-rings. The chocks fit over the studs in the plate, and I use tie downs through the D-rings to help keep the bikes stable. Nothing bolts to the floor and all is easily removable with little effort. I don't use much tie down force for the front of the bikes, and only a little more at the rear. Works very well. Here's an idea of what it looks like: I know its an older post but curious what you used to make the slots in the aluminum?578Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bent & Cracked Frame 08 Attitude
Chum lee wrote: Without being able to "see" the whole thing in person, a few questions. How does the trailer track now? Unusual tire wear? Those bends in the leaf spring mounts (hangers) look suspicious, like, as if, . . . . . . someone bent the frame, . . . . intentionally to repair an alignment issue. Are there other bent parts that are clearly damaged? From the photos, if I'm reading them correctly, the cracks in the structure occur at a location of minimal stress. Hummmmmmmm. I'd hate to see you "straighten everything out" only to find that the trailer is now out of alignment and pulls sharply. IMO, a closer look is in order before cutting/bending/welding anything. Chum lee Thanks Chum lee. The trailer tracks perfectly fine and the 4 year old tires look new all the way across the tread. Seller said he used it a handful of times since putting the tires on but who knows for sure. I used a creeper and inspected every inch of the frame. I found 5 horizontal cracks on both passenger and drivers Ibeams and a couple small cracks overall where the welds were garbage. Majority of the cracks are in very high stress areas when turning, right above the springs. There is a 1 inch dent under the passenger side Ibeam right above the front spring where the ubolt made contact from a bump or something. Thinking this is what caused the drivers side to bend. The drivers side hangers are bent outward bit no cracks in the welds. The passenger side looks straight as an arrow looking through the hangers from aft to front and vice versa.597Views0likes0CommentsRe: Bent & Cracked Frame 08 Attitude
Thanks for all the info! No water damage thankfully. The seller was a little surprised when I pulled out a moisture meter. Wonder what kind of price im looking at for these repairs? Whether we sell it or keep it, I still have to get it repaired. My conscious wont allow me to drop a safety issue on another family. We love the trailer and even if we bought another lippert frame, we would probably be going the route of reinforcing everything anyways.597Views0likes0CommentsBent & Cracked Frame 08 Attitude
Recently purchased a 2008 Eclipse Attitude 21LB and after getting it home, discovered the driver side I-Beam is bowed outward about 2 inches right above the tires, bent spring hangers on drivers side and cracks on both sides. Looks like axle hit the bottom of frame on the passenger side. Didn't bother to look at frame when purchasing since the rest of the trailer looked mint. Can this be repaired and if so, is it worth it and what kind of ballpark price am I looking at? Found the Lippert repair but doubt they will cover due to the age and dont want to go through insurance since they may total the trailer. Looking for recommendations on repair shops around the Bay area. Thanks! (Tried to upload pics but they are not showing.)3.6KViews0likes19Comments
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