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I did a axle swap on my M105. It wasn't very hard to do. I used the old springs took a couple leafs out. Added a 7000 lb axle with brakes. Works great now pull it with a excursion.
I'm happy with the results. The modifications we performed lowered the trailer about 12". Built a ramp that when in the up position fits under the tarp and works well driving in 4 wheeler and motorcycle.
the axle company I ordered from offered a heavy duty tube. I beefed it up a little by welding that piece of 4" pipe about 3/8 thick to the bottom for whatever it is worth. Was also able to use the stock U-bolts after cutting a bit more thread on them.
I put alot of thought into the axle length. Due to the distance from spring to hub the axle manufactures dont like the spring being so far from the hub. This is why I purchased the stock length axle. It puts the center of the wheel where the center of the original wheel was. The wheels on the...
ok all is finished except paint. I will try and get some pictures but I basically cut the landing gear housing off at the frame. Welded a piece of 3/8" plate to beef up the frame and another flat triangular 1/4 to take the new jack stand. had to cut a 2 1/2" hole for that in that plate. If I...
ok so welded a piece of 1/2" thick 4" pipe to the bottom of the axle to beef it up and get it closer to the original size axle. Then made the spring perches like the original ones welded them on. Made a ramp and there you have it. just got to figure out what to do with the landing gear. Also...
So I finally got to swapping out the axles. Got tired of stepping over the stupid thing in the garage. I can't believe how heavy the old axle is in this thing. only thing left to do is hook up the brake wires and swap out the landing gear. will take some pics.
Sorry here is a picture of the trailer Ive used it a few times when I have to move some heavy loads. It does well fully loaded with firewood stacked to the gills! Cant wait to get the new axle on it with the brakes.