M101A1...Really there is NO One Piece Wheel Replacement...HUBS?

[rbweber]

There has to be a way to change these split wheels out without replacing the axle. Anyone Know of a Cheaper FIx. The custom wheels seem a little steep!

 

[rosco]

Its easier to just buy a later M101A2. You get standard tubless, 8 hole wheels w/load range E tires, Plus a bullet proof surge brake system. Sell the A1, or keep it to go with a M37.

 

[rosco]

Oh Yeah - welcome to the site. I went to High School there, and grew up in Littlerock

 

[rbweber]

What about just buying an A2 thats trashed for cheap with a good axle and doing an axle swap?

 

[harleyhouse]

Call here! tell them pin to pin width, what bolt pattern you want, electric brakes or not and they will make an axle for you.

R and P Carriages
431 N Main Street
PO BOX 1252
Seneca, IL 61360

Questions? Phone number 815/357-3292,

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[drgreg]

There are M101's with a 5 lug one piece wheel. A bunch of trailers just sold out of McCoy with them on.

 

[Westech]

I would bet you are able to change out the hub. Take it off and go to a trailer shop.

 

[two.fiveM35]

There are some out there. I just picked up a m101a1 out of Pineville, La just for that reason. I'll try and post a picture of the rims.

 

[two.fiveM35]

Here is a pic of the rims. They are 16" but the tires are a smaller diameter.

 

[Bob H]

What about just buying an A2 thats trashed for cheap with a good axle and doing an axle swap?

Probably the cheapest route, next to buying an decent A2 and selling the A1.

 

[Whitey]

Honestly, if you didn't want that wheel setup then you bought the wrong model 101. I would like to see some dollar figure quotes on what a trailer shop would charge for the axle/hub job. I don't see how it could be cheaper than getting an A2 from the start. Best of luck.

 

[rbweber]

Yeah it really is starting to appear that way. A2 looks like the way. Might just pick up a junked A1 for cheap and take the axle for parts for the future...plus the wheels and tires and anything else I can strip just cause My A1 has minimal rust and is in overall great shape. I was told the 16 X 9 tubes are pretty easy to buy...does anyone know if this is true and what would be the average cost??

 

[rbweber]

True you guys are all correct the axle shops want to much for what its ....for the A2 is the way to go thanks again for the input and responses

 

[rbweber]

Any chance those wheels have a stamped serial number or name I could try to track?? Some old motor pool guy must know who made those cause they are obviously a retro fit???

 

[harleyhouse]

Military Wheels - Custom Hummer Wheels

 

[koolex11]

I struggled with that problem when I bought my A1. Who would have expected such difficulty? I don't know of anyone who has found a replacement wheel that isn't a Budd split ring. It's a pain I know. Live and learn. Sell it on Craigs and get an A2, or switch the axle and sell off the old parts to try and recover some of the money, or love it for what it is and see how long it lasts. I love mine, but I still bought an A2 because of those wheels. I'm much happier with the A2!

 

[harleyhouse]

Post in the want ads here:
Expedition Campers and Trailers

Most of the guys here drive imports and when they replace their trailers original axle,
they need a buyer for the old axle.
I was lucky the M101A2 that I bought had GM 8 bolt hubs that match my 2500HD
Even owners of alpha Humvee vehicles match their hubs.