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    M101A2 leaf spring capacity questions

    Converting to spring under axle, the samurai weighs about 3k. I had the trailer for sale for $500 for about 6 months with no bites, not even a single call or text, so I decided to make it a dedicated crawler hauler. If I buy new springs that are rated for 3k each, 6k combined, I'm not concerned...
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    M101A2 leaf spring capacity questions

    I want to be able to haul a Suzuki Samurai. Building a sub frame on top of the existing frame, and dropping to spring under to make a crawler hauler. The axle is plenty heavy duty enough, with at least a 5200# weight rating (conservatively). I have seen a guy do pretty much the same thing before...
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    M101A2 leaf spring capacity questions

    New here! I purchased an M101A2 with the M116 chassis recently for dirt cheap. I sold the box for what I paid for it. I have a question though regarding the leaf springs. Does anybody happen to know what each individual spring is rated for? I know that the payload is 1500 pounds with the cargo...
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