Shock supports m101?

inthewall · 06-18-07, 05:44 PM

I have built a lid w/ rack for my m101 canadien. What length shock supports are needed and what weight and placement. My lid opens from the side and probably weighs 80 lbs. Any pics of mounting locations would be aappreciated.

Rubiconcruiser · 06-18-07, 09:58 PM

We are having the same problem there my friend, side opening approximately 6 inches off center of the top, and 6 inches from the rear hinge location this is a start, you may need to adjust it so it is wise to use a multiple hole angle to determine angle properly prior to permanent install. Use a shock at least 10 percent greater than the weight of the top with the tent in place, 120 pound minimum, length to be determined by opening distance at the pre determined location. I used all above criteria and missed only on the shock capacity. I was too light. Have fun Jim

desertdude · 06-28-07, 12:08 PM

shocks

Any length can work - its all in the angle they are mounted on. Takes a bit of trial and error to get it dialed in. I used the AC10250 on that page above - approx 27.80 "

inthewall · 06-28-07, 01:44 PM

I found some shock supports at local rv dealer. I have 80 pound shocks, 27 length. I should have went a little stronger. I plan on keeping spare tire on rack for now.

desertdude · 06-28-07, 01:50 PM

Should work out fine - 2 X 80 lb shocks should lift 160 lbs no problem with the right angle.

Rubiconcruiser · 07-10-07, 10:18 PM

If you still need some advice on mounting the shocks email me and I will send you dimensions for two different length shock systems. Rubiconcruiser@msn.com

GzrGlide · 07-11-07, 07:23 AM

This may help!
Great info.

http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.as...pe=&catnum=113

REZARF · 07-11-07, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GzrGlide

This may help!
Great info.

http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.as...pe=&catnum=113

x2 best info out there for getting it right the first time.

Rezarf <><

inthewall · 07-12-07, 07:07 AM

I got it the first time. Lucky I guess. You just have to make sure the shock tube is below the trailer rim, plus a couple of inches lower to allow for the end of the ram to collapse all the way. ( still confusing) I'll post pics when I get a chance.

Rubiconcruiser · 07-12-07, 09:06 PM

Good show. shock does not need to be completely depressed to close properly. It is in the book McMaster Carr.com

06-18-07, 05:44 PM	#1
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 389	Shock supports m101? I have built a lid w/ rack for my m101 canadien. What length shock supports are needed and what weight and placement. My lid opens from the side and probably weighs 80 lbs. Any pics of mounting locations would be aappreciated. __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

06-28-07, 12:08 PM	#3
desertdude IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sedona Arizona TLCA# 2911 Posts: 2,790	shocks Any length can work - its all in the angle they are mounted on. Takes a bit of trial and error to get it dialed in. I used the AC10250 on that page above - approx 27.80 " __________________ <---------------------©-------------------> • North <-> South <-> East <-> West • <---------------------©------------------->

06-28-07, 01:44 PM	#4
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 389	I found some shock supports at local rv dealer. I have 80 pound shocks, 27 length. I should have went a little stronger. I plan on keeping spare tire on rack for now. __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

06-28-07, 01:50 PM	#5
desertdude IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sedona Arizona TLCA# 2911 Posts: 2,790	Should work out fine - 2 X 80 lb shocks should lift 160 lbs no problem with the right angle. __________________ <---------------------©-------------------> • North <-> South <-> East <-> West • <---------------------©------------------->

07-11-07, 07:23 AM	#7
GzrGlide IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 23	This may help! Great info. http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.as...pe=&catnum=113 __________________ Mike 98 TJ w/ Cdn M101 in tow 33 x 10.5 BFG MTs 4.88s with Super 35 & Detroit Locker 2 kids seats in back and the wife behind the wheel

06-18-07, 09:58 PM	#2
Rubiconcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 157	We are having the same problem there my friend, side opening approximately 6 inches off center of the top, and 6 inches from the rear hinge location this is a start, you may need to adjust it so it is wise to use a multiple hole angle to determine angle properly prior to permanent install. Use a shock at least 10 percent greater than the weight of the top with the tent in place, 120 pound minimum, length to be determined by opening distance at the pre determined location. I used all above criteria and missed only on the shock capacity. I was too light. Have fun Jim

07-10-07, 10:18 PM	#6
Rubiconcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 157	If you still need some advice on mounting the shocks email me and I will send you dimensions for two different length shock systems. Rubiconcruiser@msn.com

07-12-07, 07:07 AM	#9
inthewall IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 389	I got it the first time. Lucky I guess. You just have to make sure the shock tube is below the trailer rim, plus a couple of inches lower to allow for the end of the ram to collapse all the way. ( still confusing) I'll post pics when I get a chance. __________________ 68 Fj40 M101 Trailer 05Tundra 07 Fj

07-12-07, 09:06 PM	#10
Rubiconcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 157	Good show. shock does not need to be completely depressed to close properly. It is in the book McMaster Carr.com

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