M416 Axle Swap (M416A1)

TAH

New member
Hey guys, just wondering what axles you've used on your army trailers; The leaf springs on my M416 are shot (flat) and I figured it would be better to go ahead and put a new axle under the trailer if I'm already investing this much time.
To fit the rims and tires that's on it now, I have 2" wheel spacers (with bolt pattern to 6x5.5) making the hub to hub measurement 60".
Electric brakes would also be a nice addition, and safety feature. Hand brake option would be cool to have, but not a necessity (rather a hub that has parking brake).
I'm thinking of re-using the brackets and shackles that are currently on the trailer, with relocating the brackets if needed.

Anyone running an axle this size with similar or the same specs?
 

Bloomer

Member
You can order a Dexter axle with both electric and parking/hand brake option and specify lug bolt pattern. I did this and ordered the 3500 lb axle with the original M416 bolt pattern and used an aluminum adapter/spacer to change bolt pattern to match my 100 series land cruiser.
 
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