M105A2 Replacement Axle & landing gear

[cityboy172]

After installing the 68" axle if I were to do it again I would order a 72" Hub to Hub. There is enough room. Hope this helps.

It does.

I keep looking at this and haven't made an 100% decision yet. I keep thinking about going to spring under and notching the frame....

 

[ithaca1230]

I'm happy with the results. The modifications we performed lowered the trailer about 12". Built a ramp that when in the up position fits under the tarp and works well driving in 4 wheeler and motorcycle.

 

[John Galt]

Ithaca did a nice job on his trailer. A drop axle seems a lot simpler than notching the frame or doing a spring under (as long as ground clearance is not a major concern.

Ithaca, what is you deck height now?

 

[B Ramsey]

I am also doing this. my measurements tell me to get a 70" axle. I want to use 80's ford 3/4 ton 8-lug wheels, because that is what I have.

 

[ithaca1230]

I dont remember I will have to check and post the results.

 

[ithaca1230]

Ithaca did a nice job on his trailer. A drop axle seems a lot simpler than notching the frame or doing a spring under (as long as ground clearance is not a major concern.

Ithaca, what is you deck height now?

Thanks for the compliment. All the ideas came from this site just took the parts I was able to use.

 

[Sanperpe]

Hi all, very interesting post.
I'm reading this almost 3 years later and I have the same questions, is there any pictures of the final results?
it will be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[ithaca1230]

on the second page of this thread there are pictures of the trailer with the new axle. We have used it quite a bit and am very happy with it.