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I stud on the left was missing from an A2 I worked on. Was not able to locate one....If you decided you want to sell them, let me know. Good luck with your search.
It should be possible especially if you were using a tandem axle spring set up. The issue will be how to get working brakes and that doing a spring under the axle may run into clearance issues with the high spot in the center of the axle.
Good luck getting an 1101/2 tub of the frame :)
Even if you did, the tub is a foot shorter than the 101 frame.
I have been looking at 116a3 chassis for a while and would really like to put a service bed on it.
I have done several bed removals myself. I used a high lift, 4 pipe stands, 2 lengths of pipe.
10 carriage bolts and 6-8 hex bolts hold the bed on.
The tub weighs 400-500 lbs.
There are pics in my expo threads.
I would not take the tub off in the garage unless you have a way to move it...
I have put Monroe Load Adjusting coil overs and Ranch RS5000 shocks on 101 trailers, and much prefer the Rancho shocks for the less bouncy ride (and ease of installation).
The shock mounts on the 101s are 3/4" so I am surprised that the 103 has 5/8" mount. That should open up a lot of...
Good looking trailer. I have recovered a 105 with a 1/2 ton. Looked funny but worked. Not sure about hauling stuff with one. That is a lot of lifting to get things into the bed.
A few on here are done some nice conversions to regular use (7K drop axle, brakes, wheels, tires).
https://www.etrailer.com/Grease-Caps/Redline/RG04-100.html
eTrailer has several options of this size. I like these the best of the few different options I have tried.
The shock mounts are 3/4" hourglass x 1 9/16 (2 piece).
I was about to order new shock bushing from here but decided to just replace the shocks.
http://www.energysuspension.com/universal-products/shock-eye-bushings.html
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/19904
I have put Rancho 5226 and...
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