I did the same with my safety chains. A couple of links shorter and I'd be in trouble, but as it is, they work just fine. I put my spare underneath the front of the frame.
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I did the same with my safety chains. A couple of links shorter and I'd be in trouble, but as it is, they work just fine. I put my spare underneath the front of the frame.
My chains are 12" forward of the stock location.
Did you use a Cruiser tire winch?
The only thing I don't like about where my spare is is that it makes the tongue heavier to pick up and move.
I think if I put my Jerry cans in the rear it will balance it out though.
That may be moot as if I load for camping it I will likely not unload it much thus making "un-camping" much easier
Did you use a Cruiser tire winch?
The only thing I don't like about where my spare is is that it makes the tongue heavier to pick up and move.
I think if I put my Jerry cans in the rear it will balance it out though.
That may be moot as if I load for camping it I will likely not unload it much thus making "un-camping" much easier
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Used the old spare tire mount from wife's Grand Wagoneer. Simple hinge bar type.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1967-m416-project.581302/#post-7747920
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1967-m416-project.581302/#post-7747920
Read your thread. Love it.
What did you do about tires? I bought new military. Didn't really give the speed rating a lot of thought. Guess I should have.
What did you do about tires? I bought new military. Didn't really give the speed rating a lot of thought. Guess I should have.
Been putting it off. But I'm going to go with something rated for 80 mph, since it only moves that fast when it moves.
Were those old or new Military tires?
made it home from tilde bogue in one piece:
I wasn't sure about highway speeds with unknown bearings and the "maypops" so I opted for back roads. Sort of pick your poison- this thing is LIGHT without a load and jumps off the road at every bump. I think I set a record for holding my breath. But, it pulls quietly and effortlessly. I love it already. Tear down and rebuild forthcoming. Thanks Nolen (and Andy).
P.s. Nolen if my wife ever thanks you for "basically giving me one of your old farm trailers you didn't need" (i.e. My story) just nod and play along
I wasn't sure about highway speeds with unknown bearings and the "maypops" so I opted for back roads. Sort of pick your poison- this thing is LIGHT without a load and jumps off the road at every bump. I think I set a record for holding my breath. But, it pulls quietly and effortlessly. I love it already. Tear down and rebuild forthcoming. Thanks Nolen (and Andy).
P.s. Nolen if my wife ever thanks you for "basically giving me one of your old farm trailers you didn't need" (i.e. My story) just nod and play along
I still owe you for the French Maid outfit you had her wear for me so consider us square.
8 years ago I had a real nice one of these
Canadian 101. Just a hair bigger than the M416
Took it on a trailride in North Carolina with the Kaderabeks and Greg T and swore I would never ever tow a trailer on the rocks again if God would get me off that trail in one piece
This was the Ramble in 2007
Canadian 101. Just a hair bigger than the M416
Took it on a trailride in North Carolina with the Kaderabeks and Greg T and swore I would never ever tow a trailer on the rocks again if God would get me off that trail in one piece
This was the Ramble in 2007
Bought one new tire and that's the one that failed.
My 60 lacks a wiring harness too, and I will need one for my new M416
So, Rob will get to do that job twice although I have a couple of other small electrical gremlins for him to fix too while he's got it.
In the 60 tech section, there's s thread about an almost plug 'n play trailer harness. Y'all may already be wired (or not mind splicing into factory wires), but here's the thread...
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/4-wire-trailer-plug-and-play-kit.846827/
Bomar
SILVER Star
Damn
Bodean
Hot Damn
Yeah but I wonder what the total load capacity is on that truck? Truck and trailer? 21,000? 26,000?
Bossman??
Bossman??
For that much money I better not have to use painters tape to hold the blinds up on the back window.
#RGAN
I got my trailer back from Rob.
He spent the extra time I asked really making the wiring clean.
The little LEDs worked great in the blackout tail housings and he used the factory wiring locations throughout.
Great work. I'm very happy with his attention to detail.
He spent the extra time I asked really making the wiring clean.
The little LEDs worked great in the blackout tail housings and he used the factory wiring locations throughout.
Great work. I'm very happy with his attention to detail.
Suzuki Carry?
