M101A1 Trailer Build

[MIhunter]

I am in the middle of building a M101A1 myself. Just swapped out the axle for a 6 lug 5200lbs with powder coated steel rims and BFG AT's 265/75/16 E's. I ordered the axle from ABC trailer and it was around $240 shipped. Your spring perch's should measure 43.25 at the centers. My axle bolted right up like a glove. I am working on a hard lid right now myself. I am going the 1/4 marine plywood covered in 24oz fiberglass. Steel would be to darn heavy and aluminum is just too much $$

 

[jsniper06]

OK, so I dropped the trailer off at the shop this morning. New axle, tires, and wiring. Will post picks when complete.

 

[jsniper06]

Small progress report. Got the trailer back today. Got a 3500 axle put in and put on the same tires I have on my Bronco, 37x12.50x15 iroks. Here are some before and after pics.Taken with iphone so may not be that clear. If you guys have any suggestions or info, please chime in.

 

[jsniper06]

Where can I get replacement shocks for this thing?

 

[jsniper06]

No one has replaced the shocks on their M101a1 before?

 

[Mark Harley]

shocks

I want to replace the shocks on my M101A2 also.
I am going into the local NAPA auto parts with it in hand and check the size.
Length and eye size. should be all that maters.

I will post my findings as to what vehical they list as.
Mark Harley
Oakmont, Pennsylvania

 

[jsniper06]

Sounds great, thanks for the post. Saw your trailer thread, you have a great trailer to build on. Congrats on the find.

 

[Mark Harley]

Found this on the Steel Soldier website

Found this listed on the Steel Soldiers website:
Lots of neat military trailers there. Register and see!

Monroe 34944 , 32301 , 37040 , or 911040 will all fit the trailer.

Mark

 

[jsniper06]

Thanks for the info, will order some today.

 

[dfroman]

how does the bronco pull the trail? (I just bought one, but have yet to pull it with the bronco)
I plan on doing the axle swap as well, what kind of weight reduction did you see with the swap?
thanks

 

[blazergreenlaning]

Great, though old, thread- any progress? I have one of these trailers that I want to do some work to.

 

[Mark Harley]

Several have been started,

http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...Mil-Spec-Trailer-Camper/page2?highlight=101A2

Still working on mine.

Post yours too!