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Postby medic7830 » Sat Sep 23, 2006 11:09 am

what the biggest td you can put on a 4x8 frame thinking of a 5x10 ? will it fit if i over hang the galley ?
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Postby Dale M. » Sat Sep 23, 2006 12:39 pm

With good floor design there is no reason you can not do a 5x10 on 4x8 frame... I would just put over hang equal all the way around. Only issue may be that more overhang in front makes tongue to short ( option may be to lengthen tongue) , to much over hang in rear makes back tail heavy and reduced tongue weight you may need for stable towing. Also there is issues of side overhang and wheels/tires... You may have to "box" wheels/tires a bit to get clearance (option may be to widen axle)...

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