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Recent content by xiongy

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    Comparing m101a3 and m1101

    I don't have the trailer any longer, but my notes say the outside dimensions of the cargo box are: 7'1" x 7'7"
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    Chronicle of a tan M1101 trailer purchase from GovLiquidation.com

    That looks identical to the one I have... so I'm pretty confident it'd work. It's not exactly rocket science.
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    Chronicle of a tan M1101 trailer purchase from GovLiquidation.com

    Home Depot sells it online, but not sure if your local store will have it. 4x4 Twin Post Cap ZMAX-AC4Z at The Home Depot
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    Loading your trailer on your hauling trailer

    I've used this technique to unload, but am not that confident enough in my backing up abilities to try to load this way.
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    my 1/4T trailer

    That looks awesome, I've been on the lookout for an m416 for a few years now. Good score!
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    M116A3 Flat to Box modification

    That is one nice looking trailer.
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    M1102 - Tire Size?

    Iron Bender is correct. I just recently replaced the wheels on my M1101 with wheels from a Chevy 2500 HD. The cargo bed is now 30" from the ground.
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    Chronicle of a tan M1101 trailer purchase from GovLiquidation.com

    Don't get too discouraged, my first EUC took 2 months to clear.
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    Chronicle of a tan M1101 trailer purchase from GovLiquidation.com

    It takes a bit of force to engage the surge brakes, but I imagine towing nose down like that for very long isn't a good thing.
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    Chronicle of a tan M1101 trailer purchase from GovLiquidation.com

    The issue I had was the hitch height. I have a stock Tundra, so I got this: Ultra-Tow Pintle Receiver Adapter — 12in.L x 2in. Square Shank | Hitch Adapters | Northern Tool + Equipment and bolted this on there: Buyers 8-Ton Capacity Steel Pintle Hook | Towing Hooks | Northern Tool + Equipment...
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    Comparing m101a3 and m1101

    I owned an M101A3. I own an M1101. I towed the M101A3 home behind my truck, the M1101 was on a flat-bed. If you have a flat-bed, I'd recommend using that to recover the trailer, for the piece of mind. I switched out the HMMWV tires/wheels on the M1101 which lowered the bed about 4". Never...
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    How to Remove Grease Cap

    4 lb. hammer + 3/4" cold chisel to be exact! Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!
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    How to Remove Grease Cap

    I shows an exploded view, with very vague directions.
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    How to Remove Grease Cap

    It's an m1101, and the usually helpful TM says simply, "remove grease cap" when it describes how to remove the hub.
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    How to Remove Grease Cap

    Does it twist off, or does it slide out?
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