CDN M101/M416 wheel sizing questions

[CoastalDefender]

Okay, just got a new M101CDN, and I've got a few questions about axle/wheel setup.

My goal is to get the same Nissan wheels on it that I have on my truck. I know the bolt sizing is 6x4.5. So is there just a wheel adapter I can find somewhere, or am I going to have to replace the axle?

I've seen a lot of people on here with these trailers who have outfitted their trailers with the same wheels as their tow-rig. How exactly did you go about accomplishing that?:arabia:

 

[BajaXplorer]

Normally, I would say it's very simple to do, and not that expensive. The M101 axle is a standard 3500lb axle with 10" brake drum/hubs and you go to a trailer supply and buy replacement hubs with the correct bolt pattern. Problem might be the Nissan bolt pattern. I could not find 6x4.5 pattern (6x5.5 and 5x4.5, but no 6x4.5). Did not look very long, but you get the idea, we change the hub/drum. There are places where you could get an adaptrer made I'm sure, if you can't locate replacement hubs (I just don't know of anyplace).
BX

http://www.redtrailers.com/ListItems.asp?cat=16
http://dexteraxle.com/hub_kits?start=0

 

[Desertdude]

what Mike said...

you might call these folks - http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/c-172-hubs-and-drums.aspx

did not find the Nissan bolt pattern on the site but they might be able to help.

 

[opie]

Im pretty sure the Nissan bolt pattern is 6 on 5.5.

There are guys running Nissan wheels on their Colorados.

 

[Desertdude]

if it is 6 X 5.5 then here is the hub

 

[Martyn]

I think the new Nissans changed from 6 on 5.5, they could well be 6 on 4.5

If so there is no hub to replace it with you will need an adapter.

 

[CoastalDefender]

'05+ Frontiers, Xterras, and Pathys are 4.5


It's the bane of having such a great rig.

 

[opie]

'05+ Frontiers, Xterras, and Pathys are 4.5


It's the bane of having such a great rig.

That blows!!

And here I thought I was having a rough time finding someone that stocks 3500# 6 on 5.5 idler hubs. Good luck.

 

[CoastalDefender]

I think at this point, it will end up being a lot cheaper to just get a spare stock tire/wheel from someone else who's doing a switch on their trailer.

Nobody wants to touch my mod for less than about $300.

 

[Feileod]

Try checking out the Yahoo groups CDN2 M101 page. I am sure there is somebody on there with an extra tire and rim. If you check out my photo album under Feileod I used a toyota tire winch to mount my spare underneath the trailer. There is another photo album labeled spare tire mounts with some other helpful ideas.

 

[CoastalDefender]

Try checking out the Yahoo groups CDN2 M101 page. I am sure there is somebody on there with an extra tire and rim. If you check out my photo album under Feileod I used a toyota tire winch to mount my spare underneath the trailer. There is another photo album labeled spare tire mounts with some other helpful ideas.

Actually, I am planning on taking the spare under-bed mount off my Frontier and putting it underneath the trailer.

I'm getting a tire-carrier bumper for the truck here soon, so I can free up the space underneath for cool things like an Air Compressor and *hopefully* a secondary-fuel tank, so the chain/winch for the spare tire will go to the trailer.

And I would like to also add a spare tire mount (and spare) to the center rear part of my M101.

So I'm in the market for a set of take-offs from a M101 CDN. :victory:

 

[bigdog]

Here's the plan, I just did this and it worked fine!

Go to http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-2302-3500-lb-axle.aspx and buy their 6 on 5.5 axle with hubs for $104.95

Then go to http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Adapter_6_Lug_5_5_To_6_Lug_5_5_p/6550-6450.htm and buy there 6 on 5.5 to 6 on 4.5 wheel adapters for $89.

This will get you to 6 on 4.5 for about $190. Just be sure to buy an axle length considering that the adapters will add 1.5" per side.

 

[JJonesee]

I have heard of blank hubs. But never found them.

I know more than one person who has welded up a front hub on a vehical axle then just re-drilled the desired lug pattern.
Why couldnt this be done on a trailer axle?