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    Softening the Suspension on an M101CDN Trailer

    Anyone need an old set of leaf springs? :cool:
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    My New to me, M101 Expedition Trailer!

    Nice trailer. Welcome to the club :friday:
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    Softening the Suspension on an M101CDN Trailer

    Following this thread. Not really much to contribute except I'm setup pretty similar to brentbba minus the SOA. I run my trailer tires at a pretty low pressure and spring under I don't find it to be too jumpy. Interested in what you decide to do as I'm planning on lifting the trailer maybe SOA...
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    General Trailer Tire and CDN M101 Hub Question

    I think people try to run the same size/style tire just so they can share a spare. Maybe even include them into their tire rotation? I just ran the stock CDN M101 tires until I could find some used tires in a similar size to my 28575/16 KM2s on the LC. I found some 255/85/16 KM2s on craiglist...
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    Trailer Lid - SEALS???

    Not sure if this is any help but the guy that did my lid put little corner tabs inside the lid and tub with a thick rubber pad to prevent the lid from over compressing the bulb seal on side opposite the hinge.
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    M101 CDN Expedition Trailer Purchased - Now to Personalize

    If the paint is still decent keep it tan. That way I'm not the only one in the non-matched M101 CDN club. :friday: At least until spring/summer rolls around and it becomes easier to find somewhere to get it sprayed. you guys and your easy color matches. I wasn't about to order a bunch of 4k1...
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    shakotankei's M101 CDN build

    And the reason I went back into my thread. Some update pictures: Picking up a new tent @ SoCal Mountain Rendezvous Oct 2012 Death Valley trip Nov 2012 Result of almost flipping the trailer in Death Valley :eek: New Reflectors :cool: At Overland Expo 2013 photo by Desert...
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    shakotankei's M101 CDN build

    My apologies I didn't see that question until just now :(. If anyone was still interested in what I used here goes: The trailer came wired with I believe was a 5 round plug replacing the original plug so I just chopped off that whole side and wired in one of these It just looks cleaner vs...
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    Latest Photo?

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    Goal Zero Tripod

    Good for keeping your panel from becoming an RC truck jump.
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    Escape Gear Seat Covers for FZJ80 FJ80 LX450 Land Cruiser

    Will these work on manual seats? I'll take them if so.
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