5 Ton bed trailer

[army_nurse]

I am trying to find a post where a member took a 5 ton bed and put it on a frame made from 2 m105 trailer frames. I have my frames done to do the same thing however would like to see how they did some things. Yes, I used the search bar and no after over an hour now I have not found it. A little help please & thank you.


Peace and blessing

 

[gimpyrobb]

Crap, I forget his user ID, he was from Florida though.

 

[wheelspinner]

I thought that was Matt Speed in GA who did that? I remember seeing it at the GA rally a few years back.

 

[gimpyrobb]

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?73037-can-m105-trailer-hubs-be-flipped&highlight=

 

[tobyS]

I've been exploring some combinations with the 105 axles, including using them tandem, singles and duals. I wouldn't use the springs as they are, I would build an equalizer for the center. Also, I would put them just a bit further back to keep more load on the pintle. Here is something similar (picture) but I used Dexter axles.

Note your M105 frame is only about 1/8" thick.

I have a thread about using super singles, dish out, on 105 hubs, but to put the tire over the bearings it takes removing the outer flange and mounting the wheels on the flange that the brake is mounted to. Haven't done the machining yet.

And I'm still working to find bolster (or M1061) wheels and tires to use without modifications.