Dirtytires
Explorer
Wow. I am impressed. Very good work there..
M101A2 Trailer Purchase & Project
- Thread starter TexasFJ
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Dirty Raider
New member
Love the build. Have my M101 ready to go this month. Are you going to fab a top? RTT?
TexasFJ
Observer
Thanks. I thought about some sort of hard top and an RTT, maybe later. Right now I have an idea about using the tops of the bows:
This very basic drawing is supposed to be of the rear. Basically I can take the bow 'elbows' which are the correct size for the stake pockets, toss aside the vertical legs and basically have about a 4" tarp bow. I've grayed the tarp out a bit to illustrate how I'd like to use the bows.
I plan on using this for general hauling, some business related events, hunting and camping, more of a base trailer but not really an expo go anywhere trailer.
This very basic drawing is supposed to be of the rear. Basically I can take the bow 'elbows' which are the correct size for the stake pockets, toss aside the vertical legs and basically have about a 4" tarp bow. I've grayed the tarp out a bit to illustrate how I'd like to use the bows.
I plan on using this for general hauling, some business related events, hunting and camping, more of a base trailer but not really an expo go anywhere trailer.
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
I bought a black machine cover from here, less than $100.00 shipped and protects the contents until I build a top.
http://www.mytarp.com/machine-covers.aspx
http://www.mytarp.com/machine-covers.aspx
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Dirtytires
Explorer
Alot of people tell me that the stock shocks off of an 85 ranger will fit perfectly.. I know late..info. Build looks great.
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Do a search on the Steel Soldiers website.
Most use the same paint as their vehicle, just light coats.
Most use the same paint as their vehicle, just light coats.
TexasFJ
Observer
The planets aligned and it quit raining long enough for me to get the bed mounted and what not. Pulls great, rides smooth and not bouncy (had about 300lbs in it) sits just a touch nose high which is good. Axle width with spacers is perfect. LED tail lights work great. The FJ doesn't even know it's back there. Backs up so much easier. Much lighter on the nose now, I can move it around one handed like it weighs a few hundred pounds. Now to deal with paint and bedliner.
Here's a few pics, I'll take some more in the next few days.
Now it will get a little more fun.
Here's a few pics, I'll take some more in the next few days.
Now it will get a little more fun.
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Looks Great!
It was easier to paint with the tub off. "No over spray on the frame or need to tape off anything"
You still have room to adjust the tongue height if the trailer is loaded.
The Matching wheels set it off well.
Like the safety cables too!
Paint color?
It was easier to paint with the tub off. "No over spray on the frame or need to tape off anything"
You still have room to adjust the tongue height if the trailer is loaded.
The Matching wheels set it off well.
Like the safety cables too!
Paint color?
TexasFJ
Observer
Well, I needed it to come home so I can work on it here... 2 month old boy and all, hard to get away.
Taking it by Maaco tomorrow for a quote...time is short for me so I'm going to see what it might cost to let them spray it white and black to match the FJ. Still haven't made up my mind about the bed yet.... trying to keep the dollars down as much as possible.
Taking it by Maaco tomorrow for a quote...time is short for me so I'm going to see what it might cost to let them spray it white and black to match the FJ. Still haven't made up my mind about the bed yet.... trying to keep the dollars down as much as possible.
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Arctic Cat
Adventurer
Where did you get that front jack from?
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Brad looks good!
Did you get a quote on paint yet?
Did you get a quote on paint yet?
TexasFJ
Observer
Finished painting the trailer after hours and hours of sand, prime, repeat. Color code 058 single stage acrylic enamel then sprayed the bed and trim. All I have left to do is mount the lift rings, reflectors and license plate and it's finished. Kinda...then I start adding stuff.
I probably spent too much time prepping it but it was rough, very rough and while some paint came right off, giving me bare metal, some had 3-4 coats of various colors. Plus I've never painted before so I wanted to get some good experience doing prep work. Bought me a couple of HVLP guns in the hard case from Harbor Freight for $50, sprayed nicely.
You will also notice my new winch/mount setup in the factory FJ bumper. I build and sell them if you need one for your FJ. I also just installed adjustable Bilstein 5100's up front which is why it sits level now compared to nose down in other pics.
Here's a few pics:
Late one night in the garage, sand, prime, repeat.
Heading to have the bedliner and trim sprayed.
Fresh out of Extreme Bedliner's shop.
Around town.
I probably spent too much time prepping it but it was rough, very rough and while some paint came right off, giving me bare metal, some had 3-4 coats of various colors. Plus I've never painted before so I wanted to get some good experience doing prep work. Bought me a couple of HVLP guns in the hard case from Harbor Freight for $50, sprayed nicely.
You will also notice my new winch/mount setup in the factory FJ bumper. I build and sell them if you need one for your FJ. I also just installed adjustable Bilstein 5100's up front which is why it sits level now compared to nose down in other pics.
Here's a few pics:
Late one night in the garage, sand, prime, repeat.
Heading to have the bedliner and trim sprayed.
Fresh out of Extreme Bedliner's shop.
Around town.
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