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I have a couple of questions about the "odds and ends" of your build to date. 1)What did you use to insulate your rig? I have not been able to find blue/pink polystyrene board, but I can fine styrofoam laminated between layers of mylar rated to R12. I imagine for most places with some form of...

Did you figure out what you are going to do?

Did you put those on an m101 series?

What is everyone spending on axles? I requested a quote from a Dexter dealer and over $600 seems a bit much for e brakes with parking brake 3in tube etc.

That does look slick. I just don't know if I am going to keep it military pattern, although would be easy as mine is tan lol.

I was reading the reviews of a few turbines. And the more I look the more of a novelty they seem. The solar makes sense, but wind now on the move. Is that water heater a in demand or a 5/10 gal Rv style?

So decided on raptor liner to coat the trailer. Talked it over with Dexter axle and have figured out best route with axle replacement. Heavy wall 3in tube with 5on5 hubs steel wheel tire combo has no fitment issues. Have a good lead on a reading cap to make it an enclosed space. Now to...

I thought I had read that. But I for some reason did not see it when I went back and scrolled. I am looking at a reading topper! It's an SC 99+8 looks very similar to his topper.

Thank you. Both very nice builds. I will for sure star those for later.

I am starting the planning process for axles. Has anyone used hydraulic rotor/caliper systems? I am thinking going this route because they have more stopping power then drums. Any thoughts? Experiences?

I thought about that, but there is some sheet metal the needs to be straightened due to the wrath of Private Schmucatelli. Plus there is a lot of chipping already. So I figure respirator and a HEPA vacuum wire wheel it off then primer. Then I am thinking some bed liner on the inside. Possibly...

I am looking to build/buy something similiar to what parapyropig`s build has. that was honestly the build that got the ball rolling for me, until i saw his build i was still debating to build or modify.

Yes behind the JK, it's listed at 1350 dry. I figured the axle/wheels can save me maybe 150# ish by going to a commercial option. And I took the panels and bows off to clean it up, that seems to actually be heavy so I assume another 50/60# there when I fab up the cover I intend on thin(ish) wall...

I agree you should be knowledge and able to do your own tire replacement. I however, would look at a modern beadlock lock wheel and match your rig. Those tires are going to be harder to find replacements then a modern radial. Plus most off-road tires are pretty good, especially if you really are...

Well let me start with, I am sorry. I am aware there are about a thousand of these build threads on the forums already! This is more of a build/communal trouble shooting/brainstorming post. Here is what I am starting with, a very clean M101A1. I have attached the link to the auction if you...

For what it's worth those look like elevator bolts and you can get replacements at the hardware store. As far sealant. I work in aviation, and EVERYTHING gets a coat of sealant when it gets put together. Skin to structure, better put a skim coat on it. Rivet or other fastener going into a hole...

That is good info to have, I can fabricate the spacers (machinist) so really any size I could do. I guess I could also go to local tractor supply and get a hub to do some measuring to verify ask the spacing.

Oh and saved round I have 37in tires on my JK which require me to run a 4.5/4.25 backspacing to prevent frame rub. So as I envision it, the trailer axle will be siz in siz for factory JK minus the wheel spacers.

I only ask because I believe JK is 65.5 in WMS to WMS. I am not worried about overall length it's the spring perches etc that I am worried about. As it stand si intend to use 1in wheel spacers to allow automotive hubcentric wheel to mount to the lugcentric trailer hub.