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I would buy a M116A3 and build the box you want to build. That is if you want some other than an open box with a cover. There are lots of cool M101 trailers on here and Expedition Portal but that style does not fit my needs. Everyone is different. I recently bought a M116 and just did an axle...

It is being installed as we speak. I asked about hand brake option and they said that didn't exist. Maybe they meant they didn't stock that. Thank you for the part code. When I go see them on Monday I will ask.

I am going with electric brakes so that isn't an option. All the hydraulic components of the trailer have been removed because they were bad on this trailer. I will miss the hand brakes though.

I am going to switch out my axle so I can match my FJ wheel pattern and track. Thanks for all of the advice to date. So my next question is, is there demand for the axle? I will likely put in on eBay and Craigslist in a few weeks once the change has been completed. I will post up pictures when...

Thanks for the link!

Did you DIY with on your trailer? Did you have to do any additional modifications to make it work. An estimate from my local trailer shop came back at $880 for an axle swap but I don't have the line item cost breakdown for that. I.E. How much of that is labor. I was guessing around $400 for a...

FJ Cruiser and I am building a box for the top of the trailer with a pull out kitchen, water tank, cargo area, and an RTT on top so a good deal of weight is being added. For off-roading I would like the back up of electric brakes. Hopefully that clarifies some things.

If I wanted to replace the axle would something like this work? http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-3039-5200-lb-electric-brake-4-drop-standard-spring-trailer-axle.aspx or should I just go with a straight axle and lose some height? Any thoughts on installing a Torsion axle like a UCF? That...

Here's some rough drawings of what I want to do: All of my build photos will be here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsk5Ys59m I don't expect a lot of progress to be made until next month.

I hear what you are saying. I would trust the advice from the shop I am going to. Whether I chose to make the change is up to me. The trailer has very basic road tires on it currently and no spare. No brakes and no electrical so I have a "basic" platform to build on. Adding a box to this trailer...

Yes, I want to put FJ Rims (6 lug) with electric brakes eventually.

Thank you both for the replies. There is a great trailer shop near me and I plan to take the trailer there to seek additional advice. I also wanted to hear what others have done prior to that visit. It sounds like if I want to go this route I should do an entire axle swap based on what I read in...

I just picked up a slightly modified M116A3. The tongue has been modified to just accept a 2" receiver. No more pintel, brakes, etc. That is a good thing for me. I am going to use a Max Coupler with this trailer. I am planning on building a 32" high box on the platform and use this as an off...