Decision help- m101cdn or dinoot m416
#1
JK Freak
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Decision help- m101cdn or dinoot m416
Hey guys. Finally found a 1992 canadian m101 trailer in my area that's for sale. It's posted for $1200. Hoping I can get it for 900-1000 but the guy seems pretty firm. I would cut out a tailgate, add a RTT and hopefully change the hubs to get matching tires and rims. It would be a fun build.
Here's a shot of some photos the guy had on the listing
As another option I can buy the dinoot kit that's coming out later this summer. They're offering an m-series trailer now so it's basically a replica of the m416 or m101...nice thing about this is it would be brand new but I would have to build it and pay the cost of delivery and I'm all the way In Canada...anyway, here's a photo of their prototype
What would you do?
Here's a shot of some photos the guy had on the listing
As another option I can buy the dinoot kit that's coming out later this summer. They're offering an m-series trailer now so it's basically a replica of the m416 or m101...nice thing about this is it would be brand new but I would have to build it and pay the cost of delivery and I'm all the way In Canada...anyway, here's a photo of their prototype
What would you do?
#3
Nice I am also doing the same the M-416 is the way to go I have done a ton of research on converting it my plan is simular to what AT Trailers offers with a few more custom mods and do-dads to mine. The nice thing about the M-416 is the part are pretty intercangeable with old willys model style jeeps but if you would like so more info PM me ill be happy to share it. Also $1200 is a little High on the price scale needs to be in perfect shape. I paid $500 for mine but it is a little rough in spots.
#4
JK Freak
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Nice I am also doing the same the M-416 is the way to go I have done a ton of research on converting it my plan is simular to what AT Trailers offers with a few more custom mods and do-dads to mine. The nice thing about the M-416 is the part are pretty intercangeable with old willys model style jeeps but if you would like so more info PM me ill be happy to share it. Also $1200 is a little High on the price scale needs to be in perfect shape. I paid $500 for mine but it is a little rough in spots.
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The trailer I posted is actually a Canadian m101 though so they were made 1992, much newer than the m416 but very similar. Built in usa for cdn forces
#5
My plan is to rip out the whole suspension and replace it with all new leaf springs, shocks, and shackles and do a spring over axle to give me about 2.5-3 inches of extra lift to run a 31 tire with a little wheel travel . I am also planing to keep the tube solid and replace the drain plugs and create an aluminum lid to keep the weight down and make it more manageable . On top off the lid I am going to mount either a Yakima or Thule rack on it to mount a tent or kayaks/canoe.
#6
JK Freak
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My plan is to rip out the whole suspension and replace it with all new leaf springs, shocks, and shackles and do a spring over axle to give me about 2.5-3 inches of extra lift to run a 31 tire with a little wheel travel . I am also planing to keep the tube solid and replace the drain plugs and create an aluminum lid to keep the weight down and make it more manageable . On top off the lid I am going to mount either a Yakima or Thule rack on it to mount a tent or kayaks/canoe.
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#8
JK Freak
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I kept the original lights. I know a lot of people changed it because or the 24volt difference but I needed to find a way around that because 1) the wiring loom that covers the original wiring is absolutely amazing and there's no way I wanted to sacrifice that strength. And the lights themselves are pretty waterproof and look like they could take a better beating than any lighting kit I could buy. So what I did was I swapped out the light bulbs for 12volt bulbs and I cut off the giant 24volt connection up front. Then I just added the 4 prong wiring connection and taped it all up nicely. Works like a charm . The biggest pain was trying to figure out which wires did what but I've got everything working perfectly and I'm glad I went that route