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Axle replacement is the easiest way to run the toyota wheels. 6 x 5.5 can be found in an idler axle 3" tube 3500#
You will need to figure out the lower shock mount. Then sell the original axle and wheels to recoup some cost.
Most of the junk I haul fits under the cover, when I do have items higher than the lip I just use heavy duty ratchet straps hooked to the cover hooks or lift rings.
I have a rack for kayaks and hauling longer loads. As for gear I keep my table, ez up, stove, chairs at the front held from sliding...
My build I removed my non working surge brake assembly.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82301-Rebuilding-MY-m101a2-BY-harleyhouse&highlight=
If running stock jeep wheels you will need 2" spacers to clear the hubs.
There are lots of axle swaps in blogs on Expo too.
Keep the shocks and use a 3" axle You can adapt the original shock mounts or fab up new ones.
This is a M101A1 build but has good info on an axle swap...
Most axles still need to use 2" spacers to clear the hub for jeep factory wheels. The alloy wheels have a very small
hub hole. Many use a 3500# axle 3" tube with electric brakes then cut off the original lower shock mount and fab it to the new axle.
This is a great build on Expo...
No brakes on the trailer, Just the brakes on the tow vehicle 2500HD crew cab.
Tows just fine even when loaded. Although I would not want to tow it with anything smaller.
Hand brakes do not work without drums, I do miss not having hand brakes. I live on a hill and they would be useful when...
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