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I flipped the lunette on my M101 so it would fit my HMMWV pintle better. Soldier B was a big help too.
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What did you do to your trailer today.
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swapped on some 275/70/22.5 Michelin XZU-2s. 18plys rated for 6900lbs each. Will need to paint the wheels. Dropped the rear deck of the trailer by 3 inches. I will probably move the lunette to the upper position to level the trailer out. Right now the front is the same height as the upper part of the wheel wells. Bringing them from originally being 51in down to 48in. The rear deck is 46in and the front deck is 47.5 inches. We will see how she does on a heavy haul later on this week. They do stick out a little on the outside of the trailer but just about even with the outside edge. I might cut some wheel wells into them but doubtful as they have a good bit of travel room.
Also found out some interesting information today about the trailer. The braces that hold the dovetail and joint it and the frame is 46100 steel and is 3/4" thickness. For those of you who know what that is. Yeah. They apparently didn't want the dovetail to fall off. At all.
Also found out some interesting information today about the trailer. The braces that hold the dovetail and joint it and the frame is 46100 steel and is 3/4" thickness. For those of you who know what that is. Yeah. They apparently didn't want the dovetail to fall off. At all.
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Cool Wes. Let us know if you notice handling differences.
It looks like the tire could get into the outer frame but the hump can surely be removed. I was looking at mine at how to cut the diamond plate so it could be lowered down the 3" to flush, but to re-weld the part cut out further down in, flush on top. I see now the wheel well would have to extend to the outer rail.
Another mod I was considering is 2x4 stake pockets and a 3/8"x 4" flat bar on the outside. That just fits under the legal limit.
My list goes on.... which is why I'm going to sell it before putting time and $$ into it that I don't have.
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Was this trailer rated to haul "APC's" or something along those lines ? Considering how they built it, it sure sounds like it.
The military had a 10ton capacity on the data plate. The marine corps used it to haul their cat 420 backhoe. The manufacturer rates the trailer at a 25ton capacity for offroad use and 30tons on-road. Alot of the m322s were deployed to Afghanistan so there is no telling what all they put on them.
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What where the singles rated at, and did you need to swap out to longer studs?
Hmm... I’ve been looking for around a 25ton drag to move my loader short distances around the farm. Do you know where I can find any of the manufacturers info?
Super singles can be rated for 9900lbs for 385/65/22.5. Or 11400 for the 425/65/22.5s, or I've seen 15,600lb 445/65/22.5. I believe the 365/80/20s with combat wheels are rated at 12400lbs.
I used the same studs as pilot hub studs are very long. I contemplated putting on Michelin XZY 3s in 315 80 22.5s rated for 9900lbs each but I wanted to bring the trailer down some.
The MTO20 trailer is rated for less weight than all 3 trailer variants. The globe is rated for 25ton maximum and the load king is rated for the heaviest capacity.
Globe has a brand new one at their Florida facility for 13k. It was a surplus build.
I used the same studs as pilot hub studs are very long. I contemplated putting on Michelin XZY 3s in 315 80 22.5s rated for 9900lbs each but I wanted to bring the trailer down some.
The MTO20 trailer is rated for less weight than all 3 trailer variants. The globe is rated for 25ton maximum and the load king is rated for the heaviest capacity.
Globe has a brand new one at their Florida facility for 13k. It was a surplus build.
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Toby has one in north indy for sale. I have an m105 for him. Maybe we could all meet up one weekend to complete the deal.
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Hey, I’ll buy the 105 and deliver it to him for an even trade on his m322!
Just kidding Toby... the m322 is just a little out of my budget right now. I am looking for something smaller/cheaper right now to haul my truck camper to Haspin. I’ll start a new thread for opinions on what I need.
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G'day everyone,....
The other day I Swapped the bolt around to clear the light.
Yeah, I did the other side.
Then I got out my Hi-lift jack to hold the front of the M105 up so I could raise the landing gear and lubricate it as needed.
Yeah, it looks a little dry in there,....
So I gave it a squirt with some oil,...
While I was there I decided to protect as best I can the new plug from the rain to protect from corrosion.
Later today I'll get the Deuce out and for the first time will be able to see if the lights work.
Aussie.
The other day I Swapped the bolt around to clear the light.
Yeah, I did the other side.
Then I got out my Hi-lift jack to hold the front of the M105 up so I could raise the landing gear and lubricate it as needed.
Yeah, it looks a little dry in there,....
So I gave it a squirt with some oil,...
While I was there I decided to protect as best I can the new plug from the rain to protect from corrosion.
Later today I'll get the Deuce out and for the first time will be able to see if the lights work.
Aussie.
Aussie, put some grease where the two pins on the jack fit into the holes and the place they slide to lock down or up. I like that jack but when it's dry (or bent), it can be hard to work.
I've started lubing all of the screws on these light housings also, but you probably don't have the wet environment so much that makes those lens screws rust in place. I fought with a set for a couple hours and finally pulled one of the screw (nuts) out of the housing. Luckily it didn't break the housing or lens, I guess. Now I lube them all, including the back screws real well.
I've started lubing all of the screws on these light housings also, but you probably don't have the wet environment so much that makes those lens screws rust in place. I fought with a set for a couple hours and finally pulled one of the screw (nuts) out of the housing. Luckily it didn't break the housing or lens, I guess. Now I lube them all, including the back screws real well.
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G'day everyone,.....
Yeah I tend to do that as well,....
I'll put a little drop of light oil on screws and nuts and bolts to stop corrosion, you can still tighten them without them coming undone and it dose make it easier for next time.
I just used a little oil on the landing gear pins for now, the gear runs smooth and isn't binding but I will do it with grease again, I've done all the grease points and ran the landing gear through its full length of travel.
I guess the next job will be to remove the wheels themselves and lube the stub axles,...
Aussie.
Yeah I tend to do that as well,....
I'll put a little drop of light oil on screws and nuts and bolts to stop corrosion, you can still tighten them without them coming undone and it dose make it easier for next time.
I just used a little oil on the landing gear pins for now, the gear runs smooth and isn't binding but I will do it with grease again, I've done all the grease points and ran the landing gear through its full length of travel.
I guess the next job will be to remove the wheels themselves and lube the stub axles,...
Aussie.
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G'day everyone,.....
Well I am back with my Deuce, going to do its service this weekend.
But, this being the first time they have met I backed the Deuce up so I can plug in the trailer cable to see if the lights work.
Well YIPPEEEE!!!!! They work great!
Even the blackout lights work!
Well I guess I didn't screw anything up when I installed the new connection cable.
sigh,... one less thing to worry about,.....
Aussie.
Well I am back with my Deuce, going to do its service this weekend.
But, this being the first time they have met I backed the Deuce up so I can plug in the trailer cable to see if the lights work.
Well YIPPEEEE!!!!! They work great!
Even the blackout lights work!
Well I guess I didn't screw anything up when I installed the new connection cable.
sigh,... one less thing to worry about,.....
Aussie.
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G'day everyone,...
Sorry for the blur but I think the heat from my hands caused the lens to fog up.
The Trailer blackout lights.
Deuce blackout lights.
Trailer rear lights.
Deuce rear lights.
And front park lights.
Aussie.
Sorry for the blur but I think the heat from my hands caused the lens to fog up.
The Trailer blackout lights.
Deuce blackout lights.
Trailer rear lights.
Deuce rear lights.
And front park lights.
Aussie.
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I always get excited when I go to pick up a M105 and the lights work with no repairs on my part. Bought 3 and had to replace the pigtail on one of them, but have had good luck so far.
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removed for brake removal and axle flipPlease post more pictures about this....I'm lost on how you are flipping the axle.
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Mounting on top of springs. Oversprung
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Should have about a 20 inch deck height when it's finished