M1101 1102 thread for conversion to 12V and matching Land Cruiser spares
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Yes we kept the original axle. It feels oversprung unless completely loaded for a long camp but I don't have my water tank or tongue box, batteries, etc. on board as of yet so I'm expecting it to settle in nicely. We'll see
If your loads are closer to that lighter axle capacity it may be worth the conversion. I don't think it would be terribly difficult.
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Hopefully these illustrate what you could use. Let me know if something specific would be useful
Awesome thanks. Going to order a set up.
JamesC
I'm in the process of doing the same brake and hub swap. I've run into a problem with the parking brake. The dexter brake has mount and tab on the back side of it that does not work with end the existing parking brake cable. How were you able to get it to mount properly?
thanks in advance for any feedback
I'm in the process of doing the same brake and hub swap. I've run into a problem with the parking brake. The dexter brake has mount and tab on the back side of it that does not work with end the existing parking brake cable. How were you able to get it to mount properly?
thanks in advance for any feedback
Hello,
I had a quick method using u-clamps I had in a hardware drawer. I've since removed them due to a need for re-positioning the parking brake levers horizontal to allow tongue box installation which is still in progress. The dexter parking brake tab has a hole through which the u-clamp can be threaded, nut tightened and then the square crimp end of the parking brake cable captured.
I had a quick method using u-clamps I had in a hardware drawer. I've since removed them due to a need for re-positioning the parking brake levers horizontal to allow tongue box installation which is still in progress. The dexter parking brake tab has a hole through which the u-clamp can be threaded, nut tightened and then the square crimp end of the parking brake cable captured.
Has anyone tried removing the shocks from an M1101 in an attempt to improve the ride quality? (The XV-2 has no shocks)
I plan to replace the axle with a one rated for about 3,000 lbs, so it doesn't hop around so much when light loaded. I'm curious if removing the shock might lead to noticeable improvement?
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I plan to replace the axle with a one rated for about 3,000 lbs, so it doesn't hop around so much when light loaded. I'm curious if removing the shock might lead to noticeable improvement?
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I've read a lot of posts in various forums and haven't seen anyone remove them. I can definitely understand the need when lightly loaded. Even on our 1 ton diesel long bed it makes itself known when too light.
I'll remove them when I get a chance and see iI i can get a good evaluation without them.
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I might have found a solution for the parking brake. Might still need a cable clamp on the frame for tension adjustment.
http://www.bmikarts.com/Clevis_p_1835.html
Super cool. I'll have to measure when I get to the trailer. Here's the manufacturer list by part numbers:
http://azusaparts.com/ProductPage.aspx?catID=5&subCatID=18&productID=1216#
I found a couple other options for a clean attachment, but if this one fits, it's by far the least expensive.