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    M101A1 axle/wheel replacement and dump conversion

    These are not very heavy built trailers like people think. If I were to do it again, I would do the same thing, but start with an M105, and figure on swapping the axle out for a 7k drop axle right off the bat You would get more volume, and a better frame and springs. Then use 4 inch channel or...
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    M101A1 axle/wheel replacement and dump conversion

    Are those pictures showing up? I can see them, but this is the first time I've been able to post pictures on this board. Would never work before, but now I have a smart phone so it's a little easier I also cut 1.5 inches out of each fender well and welded back together, then patched the floor...
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    M101A1 axle/wheel replacement and dump conversion

    Also the springs aren't really stout enough for heavy loads. Shortly after I built it I filled it up with firewood stacked above the factory wood sideboards. Don't know the weight but it was a lot of wood. It sat loaded like that for a month at least with the springs at a negative arch. I was...
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    M101A1 axle/wheel replacement and dump conversion

    I turned my m101 a1 into a dump trailer a couple years ago. I did just what you are describing. I built a subframe from 3 inch channel and mounted the bed to that. I chopped the factory frame off right behind the factory rear spring hangers and added a new crossmember with the hinges. Bought...
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