Groomer Build

[78calico]

Got a good start on it tonight. Still have some work to do. Still needs the wheel saddles and tounge shackle built and some tie down loops made. Someone else will have to post pics because I can't right now.

[ARCTIC_EXPRESS]

this still needs work done on it. if anyone is free to work on it tonight call ole

[78calico]

I didn't get a whole lot done today. I'll be hitting it by 9am tomorrow. It's only going to take a couple hours to finish. If anyone has a couple feet of 2" by 1/4" or 3/8" flat bar handy, that would be helpful I ran out. This has to be out of the garage tomorrow so I can get my truck ready.

[akram]

Ole give if you don't hear from me by 10am give me a call 385-3043. I know I have some flat strap laying around here. I'll look in the am.

[78calico]

Groomer is done with the exception of needing three 1/2" fine thread steel locking nuts. We are going to do a trial run at Repp Rd. on Monday.

[akram]

If I can get the XJ fixed tomorrow and don't have to be at any appointments I'll try to attend the test run, but it's doubtfull.

[sevenslats]

Can you explain the process for those geographically challenged?
What needs to be done to convert from wheels to groomer?
What parts did you have to remove/install/modify during the build?

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/0/3/trailerpics001.jpg

[ChevyKev]

We built a sled for it to ride in. The wheels will ride on top of the "sled" which has a metal frame with expanded metal on the bottom - and angle in the front will help leve things out - the expanded metal will cheese-grate the loose stuff - then the last foot is angled plywood that will pack it down - that is also where the wheels set - so the weight of the trailer will mostly ride on the "packer."

Hopefully pics will be posted soon - I didn't have my camera...

[sevenslats]

Hmmm. And this sled fits inside the trailer for hauling?

[ChevyKev]

Hmmm. And this sled fits inside the trailer for hauling?

Logic would say.... :troutslap: no.

however, it will ride nicely on top.

[Angler]

:nopics:

[sevenslats]

If only that was the first time "logic" has hit me with a fish. :rolleyes:

[SHoppe715]

What time do you want to meet for the test run tomorrow?

[78calico]

After 1:30 if possible.

[SHoppe715]

2:00ish sounds good. ?

[78calico]

sure thing

[akram]

Sorry guys I wont be able to make it. I have a very important appointment up on farmers loop.

[SHoppe715]

It left a really nice pretty trail. We'll need to add about 2' of sheet metal or that plastic sheeting stuff like dogsled runners. The mesh worked exactly as planned but with the curved up front edge it acted like a big snow collecter instead of a sled and got really heavy. I could pull it on flat ground with chains just on the rear but needed all 4 chained to get past inclines. Pics later tonight.

[78calico]

P-tex(sp?) is mostly installed. I could use a second set of hands for about ten minutes and it will be finished.

[sevenslats]

Crap. I saw your new post and was REALLY looking forward to someting.




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[78calico]

Sorry. I can't post pics until my computer is repaired. I think Steve has pics.

[SHoppe715]

Some pictures from the initial test run. I cleaned the camera lense afterward. Sorry for the haziness.

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1888.jpg

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1894.jpg

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1895.jpg

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1896.jpg

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1897.jpg

[SHoppe715]

Here's the plowing issue the p-tex should solve.

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1898.jpg

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1899.jpg

http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/3/9/5/imgp1900.jpg

That much snow doesn't like being dragged...:D

[Fix_It]

looks great ..i think we just started the standard on winter runs ...

[TJVigilante]

Fairbanks Creek run, next weekend! :p

[78calico]

I taught Lisa how to use a rivet gun.:)

[sevenslats]

Thanks. I take back all the dirty comments abot you guys I made under my breath.
Looks real nice. Got any close-ups or an explanation of where it mounts to the tongue?

Where does the snow come onboard? In those last 2 pics, it looks like it could be on the sides.

[ChevyKev]

The front of the cheese grater, where it starts the upward angle was plowing into the snow and it was coming through the expanded metal. Thus a strip of lexan was attached at the bottem of that curve to prevent the plowing/catching effect.

[68bronco]

i would just like to show my support by saying good job guys that thing is realy cool you all get a pat on the back

[SHoppe715]

Got any close-ups or an explanation of where it mounts to the tongue?

Ole built that revolver-like shackle which attaches it to the tongue and lets the whole deal rock front to back. It attaches with 1/2" bolts and/or hitch pins. The tires sit in little cradles and the axle gets ratchet strapped to tie-down loops on the sled.

[ARCTIC_EXPRESS]

just down loaded more pics in the gallery