M100 - new axle on old springs, etc.?

[rustystruck]

Is it possible to replace a M100's original axle with a new axle for different wheels while using the trailer's original springs, shocks, etc.? I'd like to replace my M100's original axle with one to accommodate the same tires/wheels as my 2011 JK. Can I still use the original shocks, spring mounts, etc. with the new axle? Or, will I have to have to use a different ones? Thanks!

 

[Mark Harley]

If you get a new axle with the same tube diameter you can use most of the original hardware.
I would suggest new U bolts as they tend to be damaged or stretched when used.

 

[rustystruck]

Thanks!

Sounds great! I was hoping that I could put the mounts, etc., in the same places. My big worries were that I'd need different sized shocks or springs.

 

[grnhornetcustoms]

There are several examples of what you are asking but I am not that great at finding and linking them to this thread. I know most swap for purposes such as electric brakes, track width and bolt pattern. You didn't specify but maybe swap in wheel adapters from 5 on 5 1/2 to 5 on 5 if that is the only issue?


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[rustystruck]

I'd like to do the swap to add electric brakes as well as to get the JK tires.

 

[grnhornetcustoms]

I'd like to do the swap to add electric brakes as well as to get the JK tires.

In a previous thread you were exploring what it took to replace bearings and seals did you purchase them? How about some pictures of the M100.

 

[rustystruck]

In a previous thread you were exploring what it took to replace bearings and seals did you purchase them? How about some pictures of the M100.

Good point. Nope, I didn't. As is, the bearing pack was looking good and didn't seem to need immediate replacement. I'd planned long term to upgrade the axle to e-brakes and hubs made for JK wheels. The re-packing of the bearings was part of a short-term rehab/upgrade to include wheel spacers to accommodate JK wheels. I realized that it was more cost effective to just upgrade the whole axle. The process got shelved since October so I could finish building my house. It has also moved slowly since I"m having to out-source the welding, etc.