M105 Trailer Modifications

[Valence]

Rusty, thanks for all the pictures and measurements. I know it's no small amount of time. You are a stud!

I hadn't considered the tires touching in the center of the trailer, but, of course, it makes sense. I agree with you on the size of tires. After watching the guys who did the wheel swaps for me for my new G177s, I purchased a 42" prybar from Lowes and it's now part of my deuce's toolbox. It helps a lot. Thank you tommys2patrick too for the added note of a wood block for the pybar.


Also, I do see rosco's point about going over a berm or ditch. Not necessarily something that'd jut up and hit the trailer axle. It's a give and take choice. Give ground clearance in some conditions for more cargo space.

 

[rustystud]

Another reason I went with this design was it's very easy to load and unload tires with the winch carrier. Instead of "man-handling" them up and into the back of the trailer, which at my present physical condition would result in the total destruction of my back !

 

[rustystud]

The idea of the spares being mounted on the trailer isn't new.

Your right, I had this idea of mounting the spare to the trailer so then I went and researched it here. I found a couple of people had done it, but no one has installed TWO tire carriers to their trailer.

 

[Foxtrot Oscar]

Good luck Rusty. I enjoy all your posts and respect your experience. That's a pretty sophisticated little trailer there even before your modifications. Nice work!

 

[srodocker]

How come ive never seen this thread. Beautiful trailer!