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Looks to be similar to the axle in the M353 genset trlr.
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The data plate on the trailer says its a 2 1/2ton chassi trailer WT. 3000lbs. No "M" nuber given though. The total unit wieght is 5500lbs, so the trailer wieghts more than its load
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Interesting! Thanks for posting those pic's.
Did you notice that it looks like they ran steel brake lines from the stationary axle directly to the wheel cylinders? That doesn't look good. I would be very suspicious of them.
Jason, I will try to get the wasp excluders in the mail today. They're light, easy to mail.
Did you notice that it looks like they ran steel brake lines from the stationary axle directly to the wheel cylinders? That doesn't look good. I would be very suspicious of them.
Jason, I will try to get the wasp excluders in the mail today. They're light, easy to mail.
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I see what you mean about the brake lines. I plan to strip it down to the fbare frame, sandblast and repaint , rewire, replace seals well you get the idea.The line will be done difrent.
OK I looked in the TM and now see the light.
The arms are soild on the axle, the axle is mounted to the frame with bearings and pivots there. So the brake lines are right. This set up is bad in that both wheels go up and down together. Not the greatest thing for off road. Now if the arm mounted to the axle with bearing and both sides could move independent of each other that would be better I would think.
OK I looked in the TM and now see the light.
The arms are soild on the axle, the axle is mounted to the frame with bearings and pivots there. So the brake lines are right. This set up is bad in that both wheels go up and down together. Not the greatest thing for off road. Now if the arm mounted to the axle with bearing and both sides could move independent of each other that would be better I would think.
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No need to take your lube unit 4 wheelin. Just park it at base camp. Wanna bring it to the FL Rally?
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So that is a torsion suspention?
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I'd love to, as soon as you move FL closer to me. With all the great events and stuff in the south east, I would love to move over there. Just gotta hold out for the powerballRecovry4x4 said:
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It has springs, well it looks more like they took one and cut it in half. And put half on each side.gimpyrobb said:
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Wow, those are some HEAVY HEAVY duty springs.
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I was wrong about the steel lines; there is a flex line from the body to the axle and the axle moves with the brake plate. They do look a little vulnerable, though.
I am planning to take an M105 I bought that was stripped down and make a trailer to pull behind my 1 ton PU. I would like to lower the deck which is why I was interested in seeing the underside. We might try to duplicate what they have done.
One more question, is there a shackle at the thin end of the spring?
In picture 1087, I see where one of your dogs marked the wheel! My son and I were lashing down a tarp and he pulled up the end of the rope and said "Why is the end if this rope wet?" It had been hanging down by the wheel.
I am planning to take an M105 I bought that was stripped down and make a trailer to pull behind my 1 ton PU. I would like to lower the deck which is why I was interested in seeing the underside. We might try to duplicate what they have done.
One more question, is there a shackle at the thin end of the spring?
In picture 1087, I see where one of your dogs marked the wheel! My son and I were lashing down a tarp and he pulled up the end of the rope and said "Why is the end if this rope wet?" It had been hanging down by the wheel.
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Well I got the "box" off the lube trailer this weekend. Hope to get it stripped down and to the sandblaster this week so I can repaint it.
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If anybody whats a lube trailer now is the time. There are 30-40 on GL right now in VA, bidding ends tomrow. If any one here get one and what to part it out let me know. Daid Doyle is looking for parts too I think. And they are going cheap.
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Oh you suck.
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I didn't mess you up did I?? 
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Its ok, I was going to bid if they stayed low. I doubt you affected it much.
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I'd just hate too see them all go too scrap
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Love to bid on one but the logistics and cost of moving it to FL are a deal breaker.
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same here
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I am bidding on one too they are so cool if I win it anyone in Virginia want to pick it up till I come home?
Otherwise I have to find my oldest son...somewhere in Canada now? and have him pick it up.
My last four GL #s are 4819
Otherwise I have to find my oldest son...somewhere in Canada now? and have him pick it up.
My last four GL #s are 4819