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This is a weld-on drop jack. The top of the jack to the top of the frame rail is 9.5 inches. That will leave about 20 inches of ground clearance with the jack fully retracted. Be sure to weld the jack on the driver's side, not the passenger side like I did-makes it a lot easier to operate. I...

Great to hear your conversions is giong well. The drop jack I used is a Ram model number TJD-7000S American Rockwell number JDS07-28PP Hope this helps, Jeff

Great job on the BOB!! The proportions look perfect. I am in the planning stages of buying a M923A2 for bobbing. What kind of springs did you use for the rear axle?

My hitch/brake converted 1966 M105A2 in it's new home in East Tennessee. Modifications include: 2 inch hitch with hydraulic actuator and reverse lockout Drop foot jack LED tail/brake lights Government remanufactured in 2010-pristine condition Towed with my 2004 Dodge Diesel Dually

Pontiacman, My trailer is a 1966 and for whatever the reason, I had to go with a hitch with a reverse lockout. I know that with my set up, if I do not engage the lockout, the brakes lock up....skid marks!!! I may be wrong but you may find the same situation. I think the axle is only free...

gimpyrobb, I took your advise and added to 6 inch LED tail/brake/turn lights to the rear of the trailer. They are much brighter!

gimpyrobb, Thank you for the tip. Do you have a particular manufacturer and/or part number for the LED lights? It si great to know what other guys are doing with their military hardware.

Pontiacman, Thank you....if you have any question, please feel free to ask. By the way, the brakes work absolutely great!! The reverse lockout feature on the Atwood system is necessary to make the conversion complete.

3dAngus, Thank you! Our company possesses the tools and skills to do things like we have done with the M105A2. I feel very fortunate to be in that position and of course we would be willing to help others with their conversions. I totally agree with you about the height of the trailer, although...

I tow my M105A2, converted to hydraulic surge brakes with my Dodge 3500 Diesel Dually and would never consider towing it with a smaller vehicle. A m416 would be a better choice and matched to your Jeep's tow rating. Safety is the key here. Best of luck!!

After more trial and much error, I finally got the wires right!! Thank you to juanprado for your help

I am so baffled with this situation...please help. This is second military trailer I have wired a 7 blade plug. This M105A2 has me confused. Here is what I have: Using the: B position for left turn/brake light Position J for right turn/brake light Position E for tail lights Position D for...

Great question! The landing gear had to be removed because the radial movement of the "gear" would interfere with the 3x3 tubing. Losing the 85 pounds was just a plus for hitch weight! Of course, I will miss the jockey wheel for pushing the trailer around on pavement. It was a sacrifice I had to...

finished conversion

I just brought home my first M105A2 trailer Wednesday from Ft. Bragg. It is a 1966 model, remanufactured in 2010 not put into service since and in perfect condition. I own and operate two companies, cast stone manufacturing and design and manufacturing all terrain camper trailers, Ecotrek...