I would like to get a M101

[Jim Hunter]

Hello guys,

I would like to get a M101 3/4 trailer for my M1008.
In Greece only the M101 is available as the A2/A3 versions are still used by the military.
Except from rust and other structural issues is there any other points I should take care of ?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[DeadParrot]

Inspect and grease the bearings. When I checked my 101A1, on one side, the last maintenance person had over tightened the bearing to the point of starting to buckle the supports between the rollers. The other side had a race that looked like a moonscape complete with fresh grease. Check the dates on the tires. The two on the ground on mine were 12 years old, the spare tossed in the bed dates from the 60s. Plan on replacing the 4 bolts at the nose. They often have rust. Shocks may need replacing. If your 1008 has a trailer receptacle, you might be good to go there. Mine had been updated with current lights.

 

[Jim Hunter]

Thanks for the info!
I read that the M101A1 does NOT have inertia brakes ?
Is this accurate or not ?

Jim

 

[Ratch]

That's correct. The A2-A3 do.