Shock Relocation on M101 (1 Viewer)

[danadog]

Do you know off hand what length u-bolts you used?

 

[Skillet]

Do you know off hand what length u-bolts you used?

not off hand, they were some generic standard u-bolts from the local trailer place. they were, however, about 3/4" longer than the original rusty, military u-bolts...if that helps. the extra length worked out perfectly (highly unusual for me) as I added that extra plate for the shock mounting.


I can get a measurement tomorrow if you need it.

 

[danadog]

not off hand, they were some generic standard u-bolts from the local trailer place. they were, however, about 3/4" longer than the original rusty, military u-bolts...if that helps. the extra length worked out perfectly (highly unusual for me) as I added that extra plate for the shock mounting. I can get a measurement tomorrow if you need it.

That would be awesome. My M101CDN is in Ontario now in storage and I am in Labrador. I am trying to source all my SOA and hub conversion parts, before I pick up my trailer in March. The tube dia. Is 2.375" too correct? Thank you very much for the help.

 

[MaddBaggins]

Thanks for posting this Skillet. I've been considering an SOA on my trailer. After having it sitting around for nearly 2 years, it's time to get it together. I sourced a nice tongue box and new tires, now it's time to replace the axle with a straight tube. Right now it has a truck axle, pumpkin and all, under it. It also needs to be about an inch or so wider.
I hit all the u bolts with some PB Blaster the other day. Hopefully, I can get them loose without cutting.
I plan on doing a few things this weekend, then updating my old thread.

 

[OregonLC]

Found this thread searching for something else and figured I'd post up a short-shock solution for others. The Monroe 555002 fit perfectly for an SOA. As Skillet posted, there really isn't that much articulation on a two-wheel trailer anyway.

Amazon.com: Monroe 555002 Gas-Magnum RV Shock Absorber: Automotive

If there is interest, I'll be happy to post up pics of the install.