Okay Gang, Here is my update number 3. The only item I have purchased to date is the swing arm for the independent suspension and all else has been made from scratch.....yipee! Thanks for all the encouragement as well guys. Stuart

WHEEL ARCHES

Pic.1: Wheel arch framework shaped and welded in place.

Pic. 2: Side view of wheel arch.

REAR BUMPER / COMBINATION STEP

Pic. 2: Shows the rear bumper right side ready for shaping to suit rear tyre carrier.

Pic. 3: The left side with angled underside for clearance on steep exits.

Pic. 4: The right side after shaping of framework to suit diameter of rear tyre when fitted to the rear tyre carrier.

Pic. 5: The completed rear bumper framework.

REAR WHEEL CARRIER

Pic.1: Shows the wheel carrier welded together and held in place for fitment to the trailer.

Pic. 2: Shows the wheel carrier and integrated into the rear bumper.

TELESCOPIC STABILISER LEGS

Pic.1: Shows the legs in support position.

COMPLETED SETUP

Pic. 1: The rear/bumper with tyre on carrier and stabiliser legs.