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I had a great day today, and got a lot done on the trailer. I got the new 3500-lb. trailer axle installed, and started on the receiver tongue bracket set-up. For the axle install, I used the original square U-bolts that straddle the leaf springs. This required a couple sets of spring perches...

Thanks all for your feedback! :victory: Craig

I scored these two Jerry cans and a single spout to share between them on craigslist for $35...I thought it was a good price. I'll need to buy (or make) some carriers for these. What style are these cans? I have seen references to Nato, Sceptor, etc., but don't know much about the various...

Hey Jesse, Not to drop a shameless plug here :elkgrin:, but this is the AT tongue bracket I'm selling because the receiver tube is too short for use with my military trailer (fixed length with the Max Coupler). I have another on the way...should arrive this week. This bracket is designed for...

I have a tongue bracket from Adventure Trailers with a 2" receiver already welded in. I planned on using this for a scratch-build trailer, but subsequently bought a military trailer instead. I'll be using the same set-up on my military trailer, but need a longer receiver set-up to work with...

Thanks! Thanks Jesse. It was good talking with you on Saturday. :sombrero: Craig

Yes, it would. Again, the topic of this thread was regarding using leaf springs to locate the axle...

That's most likely the route I'll go, only I'd probably position the frame mounts further forward on the frame to allow for longer arms. I mainly wanted to ask the questions, get peoples' input, and confirm my suspicions for anyone else who might be searching for information on the same topic...

Upon further inspection, it's not a M101-anything...the tongue design doesn't fold for transport. It has to be bigger (e.g. M105). Craig

It's hard to tell, but I'm guessing M101A1 (not A2) based on the lack of a surge brake. It's also hard to see the landing leg. Craig

Both of these posts convey pretty much what I was trying to get across (sorry for my lack of verbal articulation :elkgrin:). I do plan on using trailer brakes in the near future, so the braking comment is much appreciated...something I hadn't though of yet. As a somewhat similar (but...

Are you certain? I'm not talking about "forward & up" wrap from torque, but rather the axle rotating backward upon encountering a pothole, bump, etc. The leverage is going to send the axle/wheel/tire backward & up, it seems. Also, we're talking about a single leaf spring (not very...

I have seen several mentions of using only the main leaf spring from the leaf pack to just locate the axle, and use air bags for the actual suspension. When I was working on pulling the axle out from underneath my M101A3 last weekend, I got thinking about what I feel is a "project killer" with...

So is it now the basis for an AK Postal dining table project? :coffeedrink:

May I assume you have already checked out cj-8.com? Great group over there! bigwalton, jscherb (both on this site, too), and revho - among others - own Alaskan Postals. We're lucky to have two of those right here in Michigan! :sombrero: Carig

I got the axle pulled today. Wow, are those A3 axles HEAVY! The stock axle weighs more than the replacement 3500-lb. trailer axle, wheel spacers, wheels AND 31" BFG KM2s. I still have to finish removing the trailer axle spring perches, as I had them welded on narrower than what I need (I...

Nasty divorce --> reprioritizing stuff --> Scrambler ownership...not right now :sombrero: I have been lurking there quite a bit more lately, though. There are still several of the "older guys" around there, but I miss the "family feel" the site used to have. Nice pics of your home-brew...

No affiliation with the seller, blah, blah, blah... :sombrero: Looks like a great deal for $250. http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/spo/1754770016.html

Follow-up note... What wheels will you be running on the trailer? My Jeep Ravine wheels will not clear the 3500-lb. hubs, so I had to order 2" (per side) wheel spacers. The wheel decision may obviously affect the overall width you'll need, and may require spacers. Some Jeep wheels will work...

Good to see you here, trust! :sombrero: Craig