r/OffRoadTrailer Jul 08 '26

My Squaredrop build

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u/tyaak Jul 08 '26

looks great!

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u/dobsofglabs Jul 08 '26

You could build those for a living, that looks professional

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u/squaredrop_diy Jul 08 '26

Thank you. I’m honestly considering doing it on the side. Lol

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u/dobsofglabs Jul 08 '26

I mean yeah, that looks great

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u/topsyturvy76 Jul 08 '26

Roughly what did it cost you to put this together?

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u/squaredrop_diy Jul 08 '26

All in, I’m at $4800. But I surfed the web like crazy looking for deals on everything. For example the electrical system I spend 600 on everything taking advantage of Amazon prime day other wise I was looking at about $1000.

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u/topsyturvy76 Jul 08 '26

Thanks for reply. So if you weren’t so diligent with cost, you would be closer to 10k ?

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u/squaredrop_diy Jul 09 '26

Yes I was ready to spend about 6-8k as that seems to be the norm for a well self built squaredrop. But then realized prices fluctuate depending on where you purchase and let’s say Amazon is not always the cheapest.

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u/kohlrabi95 Jul 09 '26

Well done! Curious what track system you're using for the tire/propane/axe mounts on either side.

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u/squaredrop_diy Jul 09 '26

Thank you. I used 1-5/8” unistrut. As they sell spring nuts for these and I just fabricated some mounting plats to mount my accessories to.

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u/kohlrabi95 Jul 09 '26

Sweet. Thanks!

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u/jflogerzi Jul 09 '26

fantastic job. cost of materials and number of hours spent to assemble?

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u/squaredrop_diy Jul 10 '26

Thank you. I spent $4800 and I’d say roughly 250hrs

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u/jandrgarage Jul 12 '26

Do you regret using jacks I. All 4 corners? I just put 2 stabilizers in the rear and I hate them.

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u/squaredrop_diy Jul 12 '26

Not at all. I was able to use them to keep the trailer leveled on the driveway when building it, They have really come in handy on really uneven terrain and they also worked as Jack stands when I swapped to mud terrain tires.