Hi! My very first post on ExPo! Been reading lots of threads on this great forum for about 2 weeks now. I just picked up an M101 CDN last weekend and am looking forward to fixing it up. I have quite a few plans for this down the road including a lid, RTT, nerf bars, etc., but for now I just want to make sure it's as road worthy as it can be.
A few notes about this trailer:
- The hand brake is gone although it looks like a bracket is still attached. I would like to find another brake and cable to make that piece functional again.
- The landing leg bracket and in fact the entire drawbar/lunette bracket appears to have been inverted. Not sure why, but the mounting holes for the landing leg are actually above the frame. Should be as easy as unbolting, flipping it back over, and reattaching...I hope!
- The axle looks to have been longer/wider originally and at some point cut down and welded back together. I will need to get some decent pictures and post here, but for my novice eye it looks a bit odd.
So a few questions that hopefully someone can answer:
1. Does anyone know the original length/width of the axle? I have looked through the M101 manual over on the Yahoo Groups and while it is very informative I haven't found actual specs.
2. The tires are shot. I would like to replace them and the wheels to match my '04 Land Rover Discovery. I realize the 16" Disco rim is a bit of an odd bolt pattern, but has anyone done this swap? I believe the bolt pattern is 5x120mm (approx 5x4.75 with a 4" backspacing) so my understanding is I just need to find a hub with that pattern, no?
3. The springs are pretty rusted and flat so I plan on replacing those as well. From my quick measurements it looks like the length of the springs is 36" and they are a 9-leaf. Does this sound correct?
I think that's a good starting place for me for now. New axle, new springs, new hubs, rims, and tires. Get the landing leg and brake replaced and operational. Should keep me busy for a bit!
Thanks for any information anyone can share! I have really enjoyed reading so many of the build threads - such great ideas! I will get pictures posted ASAP.
A few notes about this trailer:
- The hand brake is gone although it looks like a bracket is still attached. I would like to find another brake and cable to make that piece functional again.
- The landing leg bracket and in fact the entire drawbar/lunette bracket appears to have been inverted. Not sure why, but the mounting holes for the landing leg are actually above the frame. Should be as easy as unbolting, flipping it back over, and reattaching...I hope!
- The axle looks to have been longer/wider originally and at some point cut down and welded back together. I will need to get some decent pictures and post here, but for my novice eye it looks a bit odd.
So a few questions that hopefully someone can answer:
1. Does anyone know the original length/width of the axle? I have looked through the M101 manual over on the Yahoo Groups and while it is very informative I haven't found actual specs.
2. The tires are shot. I would like to replace them and the wheels to match my '04 Land Rover Discovery. I realize the 16" Disco rim is a bit of an odd bolt pattern, but has anyone done this swap? I believe the bolt pattern is 5x120mm (approx 5x4.75 with a 4" backspacing) so my understanding is I just need to find a hub with that pattern, no?
3. The springs are pretty rusted and flat so I plan on replacing those as well. From my quick measurements it looks like the length of the springs is 36" and they are a 9-leaf. Does this sound correct?
I think that's a good starting place for me for now. New axle, new springs, new hubs, rims, and tires. Get the landing leg and brake replaced and operational. Should keep me busy for a bit!
Thanks for any information anyone can share! I have really enjoyed reading so many of the build threads - such great ideas! I will get pictures posted ASAP.
