M105a3 trailer, ugly yes or no?

two.fiveM35 · Feb 24, 2012

I think the M105a3 trailer has got to be one of the uglyest trailers out there. Has anybody found a use for this skinny wheels that looks like a spare tire? It might look decent with a set of tires from a M105a2.

Sephirothq · Feb 24, 2012

I think the A3 trailer is one of the nicest trailers to work with. It have the folding step on the gate. the pins are spring retained and easy to use. radial tires. includes a spare. I like the look and the design. The covers are much nicer and will keep the elements out better with the double flap.

BKubu · Feb 24, 2012

I agree. I think the M105A3 is a superior design, all except the landing leg. Galvanized bed, internal tie down points, recessed composite lights, side and rear marker lights, etc.

two.fiveM35 · Feb 24, 2012

I admit, that i have not seen one in person, but those are nice fitures. It's mainly the wheels that I don't like. I guess next time I go recover something, I'll look and see if there is one around to look at.

BKubu · Feb 24, 2012

With regard to the landing leg, a company (Williams?) makes a stabilization kit that is well worth the money (well, not retail money, but surplus money). I have one for my trailer.

Sephirothq · Feb 24, 2012

and a lot of the one for sale at GL now have an updated front leg that is stronger and less likely to be broken off.

harleyhouse · Feb 24, 2012

I like the looks.

KsM715 · Feb 24, 2012

two.fiveM35 said:
I think the M105a3 trailer has got to be one of the uglyest trailers out there. Has anybody found a use for this skinny wheels that looks like a spare tire? It might look decent with a set of tires from a M105a2.

Well it is an A3 and goes along with the A3 trucks.

Honestly, The only thing I don't like about it is the plain jane wheels. I like the lights sunk into the bed. If I had access to one I would have used it on the bobbed deuce instead.

indy4x4fab · Feb 24, 2012

two.fiveM35 said:
I think the M105a3 trailer has got to be one of the uglyest trailers out there. Has anybody found a use for this skinny wheels that looks like a spare tire? It might look decent with a set of tires from a M105a2.

I agree mostly, the trailer just doesn't have that tried and true look like the a2 but I'm more of a guy that likes the look of the old a2 over the a3.

With that being said tho the a3 is a much more user friendly trailer the.

I just like my older trucks and trailers, guess my grandpa rubbed off on me, which I don't mind.

To sum it up WHEELS ugly, BODY to modern, and the SURGE BRAKES a great idea for making the trailer more usable not only behind a m35a3 but also behind a one and a quarter ton.

I'll still take my m105a2 tho :mrgreen:

3dAngus · Feb 24, 2012

Never seen one, but given the opportunity, I'm definitely going to buy one. I'm trying them all out.

Anyway, what size tires are those on the A3 pictured. One thing I don't like about the A2 is the 20 inch tires. Perfect for the military, but not appropriate for mixed useage, military and civilian. Sits way to high on the back of a pickup with an elevated pintle.

Even so, I love the M105s. I guess thats why we call it an addiction. It's because....

It's an addiction!

Darwin T · Feb 24, 2012

ok here i go. i love the a3, you can see it in the mirrors alot easier that the a2 when you are backing up. backed mine up in a gas station parking lot and did not jack knife or have to pull up once. the front landing gear get the upgrade. the a2 tires will not fit like the front tires on a deuce and will stick out past the wheel wells the other way. i am working on a fix for that. then give him a name for personallity.

opcorn:

PS. i am working on getting another one, then selling my a2.

quickfarms · Feb 24, 2012

I would get one but I would change the axle to 10 lug, air brakes and the change the landing leg.

BKubu · Feb 24, 2012

Darwin T said:
ok here i go. i love the a3, you can see it in the mirrors alot easier that the a2 when you are backing up. backed mine up in a gas station parking lot and did not jack knife or have to pull up once. the front landing gear get the upgrade. the a2 tires will not fit like the front tires on a deuce and will stick out past the wheel wells the other way. i am working on a fix for that. then give him a name for personallity. opcorn:

PS. i am working on getting another one, then selling my a2.

Very nice. It looks like you added the retro support leg, right? Just curious...where did you find it? I saw one on eBay one time. I bought one from a fellow SteelSoldier, although I know he is out of them. I believe he had like 3 or 4 at one point.

Darwin T · Feb 25, 2012

yes i upgraded because the original one was bent. found it on ebay. i bought one on here that was great but it was not the upgrade just one like the original except not bent. then i ran into this one and now its all better. here are some pictures of the original one. there is no way a trailer that weights that much and can carry that much should have a landing gear that i can hold with one hand and take a picture with the other at the same time.

hendersond · Feb 25, 2012

What size tire and wheel is that on the 105A3?
Is it a runflat?

Darwin T · Feb 25, 2012

its an ugly 10.00x22.5 Radial i think and i dont think it's a runflat because it is a one piece rim.

hendersond · Feb 25, 2012

Thanks. I must admit I had visions if cutting holes in it to give it that modular look and running them on a M135 bobber, but that thought has almost passed.

Darwin T · Feb 25, 2012

i was told they use a different kind of lug nut also.

wreckerman893 · Feb 25, 2012

I would put 1100x20 radials on stock deuce rims on it and call it good.

Darwin T · Feb 25, 2012

did you have to run them like the outside tires on the back of a deuce? if you run them like the front tires on a deuce does it rub?

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