Recent content by wanabecruisen

Well, it's a learning process....I'll post here what I've learned so someone searching this at some future point will have a easier time of it: The M416 trailer brake drum is part number FMC8372 and appears to be the same as the M151...however, the M416A1 (what I now know I have) uses a brake...

Sorry, I'll have to ask you to forgive the new guy. I did 'RESEARCH' here as much as knew how to and did find tnjmurray.com but was not able to find the part on their website. I thank you for the other two options, however. I'll try not to bother you further....

Well, my earlier post got deleted - sorry Mods - didn't mean to cause problems. So, new question..... anybody know if the brake drum on a late 70's M416 trailer is the same as on an M151. I'm told it may be and, if so, it would make my search for a replacement much easier.

Update for future searches: jks587 (thank you) was kind enough to pm me with all the information I needed. These nylon bushings can be found at www.crofttrailer.com as part #1745.

Need some help from the experts! I'm trying to revive my m416 surge brakes and found the replacement master cylinder I needed but in trying to free up the mechinism I discovered several worn bushings in the pivot assembly. No luck finding these odd size bushings locally. Anybody have a source...

Can you reach the free spool lever? I'm not sure about that winch but many low profile winches have to work against the brake when powering out. OK for short distances but will kill your winch if repeatedly powering out long puls. Otherwise - looks great!

Towing it with my Dodge Cummins would not be my idea of "fun" but I have done far worse (1,000 mile tandem tow for example). In fact. my 5th wheel weighs in at just about 13,000 and I've pulled it all over. Also, I do some rock crawling and my last set-up was a gooseneck trailer(5,600#) with a...

Love the site and can't stop reading and learning! Thanks! OK -now- stupid Newb question here. I'm thinking about bidding on one of the Deuces from Hooks but most say running condition unknown. I've got a one ton Dodge I could make the 2.5 hour pull with if I HAD TO but I would feel much...

Thanks for responding. If I get no joy from this one I have on the way I'll give you guys another shout. In the meantime, I am enjoying the heck outa this site and can't stop reading. I'm starting to see a Duce in my future....:idea:

Found a used one I'm going to give a try. Thanks for the responses!

I'm new to this forum and a first time poster. Lots of great information here to keep me reading for days... I guess I haven't figured out how to navigate the forum too well yet as I need to find a starter for my new (old) M1008. Bought at auction without one and was able to borrow one to make...