converting a m101 bolt pattern to match an XJ.

[idaxj97]

Well I just accuried what i belive to be a m101 military trailer for $500. At this point it needs a new floor and some of the side pannels need a little touch up. anyways I want to change the lug pattern to match my XJ, any idaes? When i get started ill do a write up.

 

[jesusgatos]

I don't know what the lug pattern on an M101 is, but I'd switch the lug pattern on your XJ. 5 on 4.5" is a passenger car lug pattern, and makes it so you can't use any decent locking hubs. 5 on 5.5" (standard OLD Jeep) would be much better. Personally though, I'd go 6 on 5.5" (Toyota/Chevy). Just saying, if you're going to change one...

 

[jp0863]

probably cheaper to swap the whole axle. You can find/order an width axle with 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern for under $200. a little more if you want brakes on the axle.

 

[XJBANKER]

I don't know what the lug pattern on an M101 is, but I'd switch the lug pattern on your XJ. 5 on 4.5" is a passenger car lug pattern, and makes it so you can't use any decent locking hubs. 5 on 5.5" (standard OLD Jeep) would be much better. Personally though, I'd go 6 on 5.5" (Toyota/Chevy). Just saying, if you're going to change one...

Warn and Mile Marker are the only companies that make the hub kit for that lug pattern and I believe Warn is not making anymore of them. Glad I already have mine installed with an extra set of parts just in case.

 

[jesusgatos]

I installed one of those kits too, but I don't think I'd spend the money again even if they were still making them. Nice parts for sure, but I don't know why I didn't just swap axles back then, since I ended up doing it later anyway.

 

[XJBANKER]

I installed one of those kits too, but I don't think I'd spend the money again even if they were still making them. Nice parts for sure, but I don't know why I didn't just swap axles back then, since I ended up doing it later anyway.

I am usually really good at thinking through a project, but I am in to my axles so much money with gears, arb lockers and the hub kit with alloy shafts it is now hard to want to start over. 44's front and rear is what I would love to have.



For now on the trailer I would just swap the axle add electric brakes and be into it less than $300 unless you wanted to start changing everything on the Jeep as well

 

[idaxj97]

im NOT trying to change the lug pattern on the jeep. I want to change the lug pattern on the TRAILERto match the jeep lug pattern. Hope this clears the air, I guess i wasnt specific enough.

 

[jesusgatos]

No, I understood. I was just commenting on something that you weren't asking for any input on. Sorry to take your thread off-topic.

 

[dsy]

im NOT trying to change the lug pattern on the jeep. I want to change the lug pattern on the TRAILERto match the jeep lug pattern. Hope this clears the air, I guess i wasnt specific enough.

I had great sucess with these people

http://www.motorsport-tech.com/wheel_adapters.html

 

[chicagojeeper]

You have to be careful with the backspacing on your new wheels. The old military rims are pretty narrow, and you don't want your new tires rubbing the tub. I'm not sure on how thick your new adapters would have to be...maybe someone can chime in with their backspacing and adapter thickness?

 

[d0ubledown]

i bought new drums with 6 X 5.5 to match my cruiser. got em from southwestwheel. was about $30 each i think. came with bearings, dust shield and dust cap, lugs etc. better way to go than using adapters since anything bigger than the 16X6.5 oem tire will stick out that much more. was able to retain the oem parking brake as well.