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  1. J

    Brought home three M116a3 trailers.

    Looking forward to it. I have one (pending delivery) and am debating what to do with it. I may use it as an expo trailer and make the 101A3 a general hauler.
  2. J

    Hello from Texas!!

    Keep in mind when looking at 1101/1102 trailers that they are made of Al and have a pretty high scrap value. I dont see many 101A3s for sale in Texas.
  3. J

    M101A2 Towing Speed

    My sees up to 85 regularly. Good tires are a must and decent weight in bed.
  4. J

    Scrapping an M1102

    It is in great shape. Got a few offers but I am curious how they compare to scrapping or the scrap value.
  5. J

    Scrapping an M1102

    Has anyone scrapped one and want to share the results? I have been thinking of pulling the axle, surge brake, and wheels/tires then scrapping the frame and body. I would probably have to remove the draw bar and tie down supports/other small steel parts so I dont get a mixed metal price...
  6. J

    M116a3 trailers

    Looks like this rig could have gotten 5 on it. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/77768-Another-Hummer-Trailer-Build
  7. J

    M101A2 to M1102 size comparison

    Nice comparison. Going to pick up an 1102 next week and looking forward to comparing it with my current 101A3. Looks like a nice retreat you have set up. If I thought the tarp would survive TX freeway speeds, I would set up my trailer in a similar way. Looks like the ammo can and fender are...
  8. J

    M1102 Military to Civilian Conversion

    TexasTT, during your search for new hubs were you able to locate aftermarket 8x6.5 hubs? I just won an 1102 and would really like to swap the hubs and backing plates for an electric brake set up. I dont really care what the lug pattern is.
  9. J

    New M1101 owner questions

    I run my E-rated Dextero 235-75-16 tires at 60 psi most of the time. With a load I air them up to 80-90. Be careful buying wheels on CL, I think Chevy switched to a metric 8-lug pattern at some point.
  10. J

    How I solved the M1101 to tall problem.

    I am not a fan of the towers of death unless it is for the initial recovery. If you plan to use that trailer I would modify the tongue of the trailer to gain a few inches, get a slight riser plate for truck side, then smaller tires should give you the rest. Another thing to consider, those 37"...
  11. J

    M116a3 pintle/hydraulic bolt sizes???

    I dont have the bolts anymore, the holes but measure 5/8".
  12. J

    M101A1 Rebuild

    Did they have to grind off the shock mounts or were they just held on by the U- Bolts?
  13. J

    M101 A3 Build Utility, Camping, etc.

    Mine tends to get more utility use than anything as well. Only go camping a few times a year. Been a great firewood hauler this year :)
  14. J

    Had an Aluminum top made for the m1102 trailer.

    Looks nice. So total was $2800?
  15. J

    My M101A is in the shop at the moment

    Sounds like a good plan. Curious what the total $ for the work is. If you dont mind sharing. Are you having any work done to the tongue/coupler?
  16. J

    Had an Aluminum top made for the m1102 trailer.

    Dont know about the one you linked to, but these guys make some nice tops. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/77768-Another-Hummer-Trailer-Build
  17. J

    old M116 trailers vs. newer M116s - installing bows where they aren't any

    I would just weld a standard sized square or rectangular tubing to the deck. I would so 2x4x3/16 or 2x2x3/16 to accept standard 2x4 and 2x2 lumber.
  18. J

    M101A3 tire/wheel question.

    I bought some 16" Chevy 8 lug wheels with 29.5" Dextero tires (from walmart). Lowered the trailer about 3.5" and although I removed the brakes, they wheels did fit before doing so. My previous truck was a 4.0 Ranger 4x4 with tow package. I would have pulled a 101 with it. Would consider an...
  19. J

    New Guy with M101A3

    Thanks pma. I look forward to your build. I posted some field pictures of the trailer over on ExPo. Still have more plans for the trailer but its next task will be hauling some firewood this weekend...
  20. J

    The 2013 Harleyhouse M101A2 Christmas float

    Looks good Mark. I did think the tandem rig with your flatbed looked better though :)
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