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Ever see a m105-DT

KsM715

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Is there any "how-to" info on this? I'm looking at getting a trailer and need it to dump so I dont have to shovel out the dirt and mulch I plan on hauling with it. Im looking for how the cylinder is mounted and how the hinge points are built.

Would this work with a bigger trailer? Like a bolster trailer? Ill be using the M818 to pull it not the M715.
 
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I have two M101 trailers that I'll be picking up on Tuesday and I would be interesting in doing this to at least one of them. Plans, or even better a kit, would be awesome.
 
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Sending off the EUC for the 105 today and I "must" turn this into a dumper in order to justify the purchase. I would really like to see how the cylinder is mounted and how the hinges are done.
 
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Ive got my trailer sitting in my driveway waiting on any info and pics on this conversion, particularly the hinges and cylinder mounts. Has anyone used the harbor freight air/hydraulic cylinder ? I read the user manual on that cylinder and it says to not use it in a horizontal mount. anyone know why? For the price it might be worth it just to try and if it doesnt work I wouldnt be out that much. :?:
 
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Yes Ive googled and found many kits. I'm hoping I can see how he built the hinge point, since the frame ends at the back of the box. (no overhang) the only way I can think of building a hinge would be to cut the frame shorter or have the hing sticking out the back and interfearing with the tailgate being able to open 180 degrees.
 
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Ok after looking at the install .pdf and looking at the original pics to this thread I see that the back of the trailer frame is either cut off or modified for the hinge.

papercu, thats one of the sites I looked at when I googled dump bed kits and they have a smaller kit on clearence. its still more than I want to pay right now though.
 
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