I wanted to start a thread documenting my track tire trailer build. I did alot of research (internet and at the track) looking at other people's trailer setups, so I thought putting a thread together may help someone else down the line.
I'm finally getting a rollbar in the car, which was the main reason for getting a trailer. And with the rollbar, I will no longer be able to fit four tires, tools, and spare parts in the car. So here goes...
I started with Blowfish Racing's hidden hitch kit, which also acts as a rear tow hook, as seen below.
I currently have the hitch installed, but don't have any pictures.
I installed Curt's trailer wiring kit, also from Blowfish Racing.
The wiring kit required a 12v from the battery, so I ran the power wire (traced red) along an existing wire loom on the passenger side, following it all the way to the glove box.
Under the glove box, I used an existing grommet to access the firewall. The grommet had an unused nipple that worked great, because it kept the power wire separate from the existing wires.
The grommet came out behind the passenger fender, which was accessed by removing the rear section of the wheel well. I ran the wire through a gap that was between the firewall and the chassis.
The gap is right under the battery.
Power wire with the fuse holder.
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Trailer Assembly.
I went with the 1090lbs capacity utility trailer from Harbor Freight.
I only got this far today, before running out of daylight.
Squaring up the trailer twas time consuming. I didn't have an angle, so I ended up using one of my hard cover college books as an angle :
I should make some more progress tomorrow, weather permitting!
I'm finally getting a rollbar in the car, which was the main reason for getting a trailer. And with the rollbar, I will no longer be able to fit four tires, tools, and spare parts in the car. So here goes...
I started with Blowfish Racing's hidden hitch kit, which also acts as a rear tow hook, as seen below.
I currently have the hitch installed, but don't have any pictures.
I installed Curt's trailer wiring kit, also from Blowfish Racing.
The wiring kit required a 12v from the battery, so I ran the power wire (traced red) along an existing wire loom on the passenger side, following it all the way to the glove box.
Under the glove box, I used an existing grommet to access the firewall. The grommet had an unused nipple that worked great, because it kept the power wire separate from the existing wires.
The grommet came out behind the passenger fender, which was accessed by removing the rear section of the wheel well. I ran the wire through a gap that was between the firewall and the chassis.
The gap is right under the battery.
Power wire with the fuse holder.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trailer Assembly.
I went with the 1090lbs capacity utility trailer from Harbor Freight.
I only got this far today, before running out of daylight.
Squaring up the trailer twas time consuming. I didn't have an angle, so I ended up using one of my hard cover college books as an angle :
I should make some more progress tomorrow, weather permitting!
