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The drums, backing plates and hardware drop 80-100 pounds but the axle is still heavy. I have an 8 on 6.5 matching pattern on my truck so I never changed the axle. If I had another tow vehicle I would go with a new lighter axle. I took every unneeded piece off but still am about 900 empty...

Great trailers. Put on a diet and they can get close to 1000 pounds. I use mine for everything. Pulls great and is tough. I do wish I would have kept my parking brakes though. My build...

Looking forward to this build.

My junk 1990 M101A2, poor man's RTT 7' x 7' expanded metal deck that holds a Coleman dome tent propane, 40 gallons of water, kayaks bikes and gear to get away. Nothing fancy just fun. 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew cab 6.0 as my tow vehicle

Very nice transformation.

Here are two great builds..... http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/63713-Just-purchased-a-Military-trailer-to-build-a-family-hauler http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/117096-1953-M101A1-RESURRECTION

Two per side.

Have you posted a want ad on Steel soldiers?

The spring perches are needed to center the axle on the spring center pin. There are kits that have bolts and stops that mount flush to the original spring pads. Find a trade school, weld shop or neighbor that has a welder and do it right.

If you want something strong mount the down tubes to the trailer tub to a height above the cap. I made my rack like that and it holds over 600 pounds.

I like the look of the flare less trailers. nothing to snag. As others said they were cobbled together with what was available. Table wise I mounted two 1 1/4" hitch receivers under the tub and it makes a great insert for a table. Great little trailers. Post up your results.

I ordered it through work. Grecco steel supply in Springdale Pa. should have it too.

CJ5 and a Bantam or m416 perfect match.

Excellent choice for the corner supports. Very interested in this build.

If you use the original spring plates you will have a lower shock mount. If not the lower shock mount will need welded to the axle tube.

I did mot change my 8 bolt axle because it matched the lug pattern of my 2500HD I did remove the non working brake system for weight savings. Patrick did change his axle to a six lug toyota to match his tow rig. FandL changed his axle out to a dexter and has spacers to match his jeep. His build...

Beautiful work!

Great design and build.

Box rocket had a very simple designed swing out with hinges. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/23624-Box-Rocket-Homemade-trailer-build

02 2500HD CC SB 6.0 with my M101a2 camping trailer.