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Army M101 trailer conversion

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TriJeepV

What is the inside dimension between the wheel wells? I'm looking at getting one of these but I would like to be able to use it for construction type stuff and for camping with the family. Also, what kind of hitch are you using for the pintle (sp.) Is it a conversion or is it specific for the military hitch?
Distance between my wheel wells is 45.5". As far as the pintle hitch, that is the type of hitch and it hooks onto the lunette ring on the trailer.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 74CJ5
Distance between my wheel wells is 45.5". As far as the pintle hitch, that is the type of hitch and it hooks onto the lunette ring on the trailer.
Can it be used with a regular tow package that has a receiver for the pintle? Sorry, for the questions. Just thought these were a good idea for what i'm looking for. Thanks.

Edit: Sorry, just looked up the adaptor on google. Understand it now.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Fugg it
where did u get the axle? I'm wanting to do the same thing to my m101. looks great
I had a local business that builds trailers build me an axle to my specs.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by FJ Jake
When you swapped the axle, did you also change springs or keep the original. How about the shocks?
The springs are the original that came on the trailer. I made new shock mounts and welded to the new axle. The shocks were replaced with a set of Monroe Sensa Tracs.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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Making progress. Frame stripped down, sand blasted, primed and getting ready to attach new axle. Was able to knock off lower shock mounts from original axle so I can keep original set up. Bed of trailer also sandblasted and primed.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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The best coupler for on/off road I have found is this one, rated up to 6,000 lbs! So, it's not your average motorcycle coupler! It swivels any which way but lose, so you don't have to worry if the vehicle and the trailer are not on the same plane.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Funny that i saw this thread cause I'm going to go buy one Saturday lol
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 12:53 PM
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It's a great project with never ending possibilities. Lots of good ideas here on forum
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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All primed and ready for paint and spray in bed liner. Then putting all details and extras on
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FJ Jake
All primed and ready for paint and spray in bed liner. Then putting all details and extras on
The matching wheels look great! I plan do this on mine at some point.
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