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Step 5Construct Center Support
Cut the 2x6 nominal lumber to 24 inches long. The piece should fit snugly between the two intermediate angle supports, directly over the 1x3.
Notch out the ends of the 2x6 to accommodate the bolts that are securing the axle assembly. You can use a hammer and chisel and cut away wood until if fits, basically trial and error. I actually used a circular saw and curf-cut the end and bashed out the loose bits.
Secure the 2x6 into place using wood screws and bumper washers. Use four screws each side, two in the ends and two on the bottom. Be careful here, I split the first 2x6 doing this, so I recommend pre-drilling and not torquing it down a lot.
After the 2x6 is secured, the frame becomes much more rigid without any twisting action. The 2x6 also supports the cargo and resists bending of the axle under heavy load.
Notch out the ends of the 2x6 to accommodate the bolts that are securing the axle assembly. You can use a hammer and chisel and cut away wood until if fits, basically trial and error. I actually used a circular saw and curf-cut the end and bashed out the loose bits.
Secure the 2x6 into place using wood screws and bumper washers. Use four screws each side, two in the ends and two on the bottom. Be careful here, I split the first 2x6 doing this, so I recommend pre-drilling and not torquing it down a lot.
After the 2x6 is secured, the frame becomes much more rigid without any twisting action. The 2x6 also supports the cargo and resists bending of the axle under heavy load.
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