CDN M101 wider fenders, new hitch, tailgate...

[The Dude]

I though I would post a collection of the mods I have done to my trailer since I brought it home. I hope this helps someone looking for any ideas.

I welded land cruiser spindle with a birfield shaft to a piece of 3" pipe for my axle. I will use a mini truck disk brake hub and lock out. This way I can "lock" the hub and have "brakes" when the trailer is parked or if I have to dump it on a hill...it won't roll away...

The trailer did have the drum brake but I wanted a wider axle and cruiser bolt pattern so I though i would give this a try. It didn't work. The inner axle stub needs to float (Like in the truck) and not be welded solid. (or it needs to be PERFECTLY aligned) or you get melting hubs.

before

after

New lights:

And axe and shovel holders:

I was getting tired of lifting everything up and over so today out came the cut off wheels. After getting sprayed with black, smelly tar like substance from the 1" tube all went well.

I cut the corners about 3" in and backed them with a piece of 1/8" thick 2" flat bar for the stop for the tailgate. The top of the trailer also got reinforced with 1" tube. I also welded the whole length of the floor to the frame. I didn't do anything with the bottoms of the corners as I think they are plenty stout.

The tailgate is getting straightened and reinforced with both 1" tube and flat bar. I haven't decided on hinges or latches yet but I do want it to swing straight down when not attached with chains.

 

[The Dude]

Wider fenders to cover the tires. It will also can a fuel can on both front side steps and a propane tank on the rear step

Rear hitch mount. The tube runs the full length to the front coupler. Can be used for towing someone out of a hole if needed, also to carry a bike rack.

New receiver and arms. Fully adj with about 4' travel. Battery box will also go up front.

Got the hitch done

Working on the rear bumper/lights/fender combo

Not exactly how I thought it was going to turn out but I am happy with them. I just need to add some gusseting to the receiver and start on the fenders:

Making slow progress.

Fender frames are welded (just need some grinding) and the sheet is bent and needs to be fit and welded up.

15" fenders are WIDE. Yikes.

Some more progress pictures. The fenders are basically done. I just need to add some straps to hold down the NATO cans.

Next step is wiring, a removable/swing down leg, and getting hinges on the lid.

 

[womacje]

Great looking work! I love those trailers, yours looks even better after your mods. Those tires are monsters, Looks good. Nice 60.

 

[Brentbba]

Very nice work!

 

[3DAMAN!]

looks good

 

[AustinCruiser]

That looks great!

 

[prado t]

That trailer will be a DREAM on and off the trail. Very Nice build !

 

[The Dude]

A few more updates. I am getting close to taking it all apart and blasting and painting. Thanks to Ryan I have a set of struts attached to lift the top! The front strut is on the out side of the trailer and rear one is inside the box. This was to retain the tailgate and not run into interference when opening it.

If anybody wants to learn how to change split rims, come on over, and bring a high lift jack... I can't get the bead broke on the one on the floor. I would love my own tire change monkey.

I also got the new axle underneath. A 3500lbs, 10" electric brakes with 6 lugs hubs. Still needs to get wired up.

A buddy is bringing me some batteries for the front nose box. Hopefully I will have it done by the end of the weekend.

 

[jefhuf]

Which nose box (model #) is that? I have seen it used on several rigs but don't know that I ever saw an exact listing for it.

 

[titanpat57]

Holy crap...how the hell did I miss this?!?!


Awesome mods...that tongue work is exceptional!!


Nice trailer...whats the paint scheme?

Great TV btw...a friggin beast!