M101 A3 axle/wheel question

[Lysdexic]

I recently bought one of these to use as an off road camping trailer. It has 37 x 16.5 8-lug run-flat Hummer wheels on it. I intend to pull it with my 2002 Jeep WJ, which runs 33x12.50 R17 off road tires.

Ideally I would like to be able to run the same wheel/tire combo on the trailer and minimize the number of spares I have to carry - is there an axle swap that will accomplish this, or perhaps even a wheel adapter to go from 8 lug 6.5" to 5 lug 5"?

I apologize if this is a dumb or repetitive question, I've looked on the site and haven't found the answer I'm looking for.

 

[Recovry4x4]

It would be easiest to do the axle swap and incorporate electric brakes. The A3 axle with the addition of an adapter would be quite wide. Going to electric brakes would pare off quite a bit of weight at the same time. Your A3 axle, surge brake assy and rolling stock all have some retail value. Does your trailer have the wder fender A3 box or the standard A2 box?

 

[harleyhouse]

Pick your wheels.
Measure the flange to flange width "using the new rims " center pin to center pin width
and order a new dexter axle. Sell the old one here or on craigslist.

Dexter Axle Quote

 

[Lysdexic]

It measures 83" outside the fenders.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Got any pics? Sure sounds like it has the A3 bed.

 

[Lysdexic]

trailer - a set on Flickr

 

[Recovry4x4]

Oh well, network admin has that site, youtube, photobucket and the like blocked out. I'm sure its nice. Can anyone attach a pic?

 

[Lysdexic]

Here you go

 

[Recovry4x4]

Thanks. That is the ideal trailer format. I would do the axle swap, I think you would be happier in the long run and the weight savings may be more than you would think. That A3 axle is very wide. I'm planning to section 2" out of each end of my A3 axle so that I can go to a standard offset rim.

 

[DESERT RATS]

I have an axle off my M101A2 that will fit your M101A3 perfectly. It is not wide like the M101A3. I think it is about 10" shorter. I'll swap you even too. I live in Hesperia, Calif. high desert area. Email me at desertrat760@gmail.com

 

[DESERT RATS]

Here you go

I have an axle off my M101A2 that will fit your M101A3 perfectly. It is not wide like the M101A3. I think it is about 10" shorter. I'll swap you even too. I live in Hesperia, Calif. high desert area. Email me at desertrat760@gmail.com

 

[jesusgatos]

I have an axle off my M101A2 that will fit your M101A3 perfectly. It is not wide like the M101A3. I think it is about 10" shorter. I'll swap you even too. I live in Hesperia, Calif. high desert area. Email me at desertrat760@gmail.com

What axle do you have DESERT RATS?

 

[DESERT RATS]

M101a2 axle

What axle do you have DESERT RATS?

I have an axle off my M101A2 trailer. The trailer was bought new from a defense contractor 3 years ago. The axle is only 3 years old too. Not many miles on this axle. It comes with brake drums, hubs with gears and seal. No brake assembly. Also, I'll throw in the parking brake cables.

I changed the axle out to a M101A3 axle so I can run Hummer Wheels.

Make me an offer. I live in the High Desert.