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x2 I bought from Randy @ ABC, and he was very helpful. And to clarify, most people go with a 3500-lb. axle to get the bigger hubs/bearings. Craig

Panther??? Good to see you here. I'll try to keep the username straight over here. :victory: Craig

Small afternoon project... I made some mounts to mount my AT tongue box out of 1/8" flat stock. I cut, bent & welded them into a small tab with a 1.5" square mounting surface, then welded nuts on the underside so I can bolt the tongue box down from inside. This will prevent the box from being...

This information is an infinite help to me. Thanks Stump! Craig P.S. - I have been browsing ballisticfabrication.com...good stuff there.

I'm very curious to hear what UV-stable POR-15-like products are out there. I have used POR-15 a lot in the past, and here's my take... I have seen several people complain that there is too much prep work required with POR-15 paint. Bottom line...a good-quality paint job requires very good...

Yes (again, just a matter of addressing shock mounts). Suggestion - These trailers are old. Have some PB Blaster and a MAPP gas canister (torch) on hand when you get ready to remove the U-bolts. Personally, I'd replace the U-bolts in the process. Craig

Hey StumpXJ, If you're willing to field yet another couple suspension questions :sombrero:, I have a couple for you. As I already mentioned, I like the simplicity of the design - I'm a big K.I.S.S. person, as well, but really like the idea of the air bags for tunability. It sounds like you're...

Very nice! I love the finished product. Craig

Stump - Thanks for the pics (again). That kind of simple set-up is appealing, and it's nice to hear that you're so happy with it. I get dizzy and/or start rethinking things as I come across various peoples' builds. I definitely think your simple but effective set-up is within the grasps of...

So, the stock leaf spring suspension is sounding better & better. :coffeedrink:

Ha, ha...I completely didn't catch that. Yes, I have read through his thread (a few times) in great detail. I'll do so again tonight. Having owned an M-416 before (which has a significantly lighter C-channel frame than the M101A2/3 trailers), I can see how he experienced the crossmember...

Who's AIR Andre? I tried to find his username, but had no luck. I'd like to read through his experiences. I would definitely be doing local boxing if mounting to the C-channel frame rails, and would probably add a 2" x 4" box-section crossmember(s) to provide additional support, depending on...

Thanks for the explanation! :sombrero: ntsqd - Can you post up an image of this design? A couple quick Google image searches didn't really turn anything up for me. I have seen a trailer air bag design posted here previously where there was a single arm on each side of the axle (looked like...

I have no idea at this point. With this specific trailer (and general weight) being new to me, I don't know what the baseline would be. I'll have to look at the recommended pressure range, and experiment with empty & loaded pressures. I'm sure it could be done. I'd have to see how it...

Good feedback - thanks. Are these "helper" air bags (along with the steel springs)? What's the rest of your suspension set-up. I'd have two (2) Schraeder valves - one for each side. With a pressure gauge on my pump, I'll probably just keep it simple vs. having the extra valve for...

They're all fair questions in my book. :sombrero: I'm not sure of the Firestone air bag model. The 3/8"-fitting model that AT has been using/selling for years is experiencing a switch-over to an equivalent 1/2"-fitting model, which is why it took me a while to get the air bags. I'm plenty...

Congrats! Great price. Post a follow-up with how long it took to actually get it in-hand (after payment, paperwork, etc.). I'm curious...

Thanks Martyn. To clarify, I'm looking for the air bags to act as the actual spring, not just to provide the ride height. There are bump stops are already in place (mounted on the axle). I thought the limited drop from the leaf spring/shackle movement would also act as a "limit strap", but...

I'll see how the ride of the stock leaf springs is over a little time. I already own the air bags & brackets, but don't need to rush to install them. My old M-416 bounced a lot when empty. I'm not sure if this trailer will be better (probably will due to the heavier weight). I have purchased...

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