M416 Trailer

[Gil BullyKatz]

Very well done...

I'm always tempted to pick one up from

http://www.govliquidation.com/

Every now and then there's a few at Rock Island and Great Lakes...

[XJ_ranger]

Originally Posted by IH8RDS

Rounding 3rd base.

Just need to do the bed liner and register it. It will don the licence plate IH8RDS2

looks like the trailer is taller than the XJ

need some more lift there buddy!

[Highlander]

*LOL*

I just said the same thing on our club board.

I think we're working on that in the next week or so.

[IH8RDS]

DONE!!

[ACE]

Wow! Great job. I actually wanted to do the same thing a while back but the closest surplus place wanted between 1500.00 - 3500.00 for them in "fair" condition.

[IH8RDS]

Ouch!! Was that Smith and Edwards? You can get them on E-Bay for allot cheaper.

[ACE]

Originally Posted by IH8RDS

Ouch!! Was that Smith and Edwards? You can get them on E-Bay for allot cheaper.

As a matter of fact it was. I'm not as gung-ho about building one anymore since I don't do much exploring or wheeling but if I wanted to, I'd probably go your route.

[IH8RDS]

I plan to do more modifications this spring so I wanted to give you all that have not seen it a little history.

The day I brought it home. Saturday 23 Apr 2005



I quickly got to work the first day






After I dismantled it, I first started on the frame







With the frame out of the way, it was time to start on the tub.







The trailer finally started to take shape






The front of the tub had to most rust and had to be cut out






Then I put my welding skills to the test an learned allot along the way





Arter the welding was done I started on the paint and reinforcing the frame






I reassembled it and had to reinstall all the reflectors and fenders






The only thing left to do was the bed liner





I have done a few things to Jeep to help level it out. I installed new 4" leaf packs. It leveled out the trailer quite a bit. I also plan to put new hubs on the trailer this spring so it will have 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern. This will allow the use of the rims I already have on the jeep and I will only need to carry only one spare. This will also reduce the weight of the trailer by at least 100lbs.

This trailer was a blast to build. I would highly recommend a build for any one that just wants an easy project. The result is rewarding. I have used this trailer to haul wood and plan to use it on the trails this summer. I have taken it to the beach and minor off road, but nothing to challenging yet. Hopefully that will change this summer.

[Glenn B]

Nice project, way to go. Helluva trailer too. Pintle is the way to go.
Glenn

[RTicUL8]

The M416 is a Vietnam era trailer - most of them will be rust buckets.

As an alternative, look for a M101 - the Canadian version which where made into the '90s. They are more rugged too:

Here's one place that sells them:
http://www.futurelogistics.ca/AftermarketSales.html

[OverlandZJ]

Nice trailer...i have a 1951 M100 i'll be building this summer.

[IH8RDS]

Originally Posted by John B

Nice trailer...i have a 1951 M100 i'll be building this summer.

Mines a 1963. I like te M100's as well because of the round fenders. The only thing I dont like about the M100 is the frame and tub are one piece. Are you customising it or going for the military look?

[IH8RDS]

Originally Posted by RTicUL8

The M416 is a Vietnam era trailer - most of them will be rust buckets.

As an alternative, look for a M101 - the Canadian version which where made into the '90s. They are more rugged too

I considered that route but it was just to pricy. I got a steal on this one and couldnt pass it up... rust and all

[rock rash]

50 bucks too much?
http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=791966

[XJEEPER]

Those are Hummer wide......better have trailer brakes on them too. Beefy.