M101A1 Wheel Conversion

[dtdoyle01]

Has anyone converted an M101A1 trailer to accept CUCV Chevy 6 lug rims? If so, how was it done?

 

[porkysplace]

Change the axle .

 

[McGuyver]

Didn't the M1008's have 8 Lug wheels? In any case, I'm interested in the same thing...

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[dtdoyle01]

You are correct, it is 8 lugs, the trailer has 6 currently. I haven't been able to find an axel the same length. I shorten the wheel well two inches per side to fit an S-250 shelter in it.

 

[MWMULES]

Your thread is not making any sense, A M101A1 should have a 5 hole Budd lock ring wheel, M101A2 & 3's should have a 8 hole 16" Chevy 1008 or dodge wheel (some late ones had HMMWV wheels still 8 hole). So if your trailer has 6 hole wheels somebody has already changed the axle! So what are you really looking for? If you have a 5 luge wheel = change axle.

 

[dtdoyle01]

My **** memory sucks since the TBI. My M105A1 is 6 lug, and the M101A1 is 5 lug. Thanks for the info on the A2 and A3, I guess I need to look for an axle.

 

[Black Ops]

An a2 axle would work best. The A3 axles are a wider track as they are designed for HMMWVs.

 

[Chief_919]

Since your bed has been customized it would be far easier for you to find a good M101A2 and swap the bed than try and swap axles, because then you keep the surge brakes.

 

[dtdoyle01]

Thanks, I'll look for an A2 axle or trailer. See what I come up with.