M105 Too big? think again

[harleyhouse]

This blog is posted on Expedition Portal by member Texas TT.
I thought it was too cool to keep from my fellow SS members.
He bought a "frankenstined" M105 and rebuilt it into a great
Little trailer for behind his toyota FJ.

I think he did a great job.
I will now look at the 105's in a different light.

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Before and after pictures.

 

[wreckerman893]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krD4hdGvGHM[/media]

 

[Recovry4x4]

Looks like he washed it with too much hot water. LOL. Smaller than a 101, larger than an M416. It's the M105 Less a half.

 

[wreckerman893]

Smaller than a 101, larger than an M416. It's the M105 Less a half.

So........would it would be a M52.5?

 

[maddawg308]

Might have been easier to just buy a M101 or M416 trailer. Just my two cents.

 

[harleyhouse]

One of a kind! Too Cool!
A 416 in good shape is expensive, a 101 is a little big for the FJ
but this one is just right!

 

[Tow4]

Nice.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Drawbar on the rear? Maybe for a set of doubles? Nice fab work.

 

[hndrsonj]

Might have been easier to just buy a M101 or M416 trailer. Just my two cents.

I agree, I would have spent the 1K and got a M416.

 

[KsM715]

If your the type of person that has the skills and tools I say why not? Looks good and a job well done.

If your the type that puts a dollar amount on your own time and labor then yes a 101 or 416 is probably cheaper.

 

[3dAngus]

Wonder where that one came from. I'm not seeing anything about it that says M105. Someone had a lot of fun with it, but with new light wiring, new axle and electric brakes, different bed, and paint, that one would go for 4Xs a M105.

Nice job.

 

[hndrsonj]

Wonder where that one came from. I'm not seeing anything about it that says M105. Someone had a lot of fun with it, but with new light wiring, new axle and electric brakes, different bed, and paint, that one would go for 4Xs a M105.

Nice job.

Depends on who owns it. It took alot of work (the bed is cut down). But, I would think it's way too heavy for the size of the box. I'd rather have a M416.

 

[quickfarms]

That has got to be one heavy small trailer. Way to heavy for the size.

 

[trukhead]

I speculate it weighs 1/3 of the weight of the original 105 trailer.

 

[hendersond]

Thanks for posting that one. Your good to have around Harleyhouse. You put a lot of time into the forum. I appreciate it.

I've spent more time and effort looking for specific things. Sometimes you have the itch and need to just get the job done. I'd be proud of that one.

 

[Motorcar]

I would call it a "bobbed 105"

 

[harleyhouse]

More pictures of this little jem.
It is a nice size between a M416 and 101A2
The frame is a little heavy but definatly stout.

 

[harleyhouse]

How about some glamor shots behind the owners FJ.
I think it looks great! This has gotten my gears turning on my next build.
I love the thinking out of the box ideas that people have.

 

[tennmogger]

I like it! That's a great combination (but hardly fits M-105 category any longer). Modifications like that are certainly a lot of work but definitely worth it to the owner!

 

[trukhead]

Even cut down, that is a hefty trailer! It looks spectacular! I want to know how much it weighs!