M416 Trailer

[IH8RDS]

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

 

[ACE]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Glenn B]

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

They are???

Oh, the ones in the link above. Yeah, they are big ones... Duece and a Half towed usually.

 

[Glenn B]

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

As an alternative, look for a M101 - the Canadian version ....

No thanks on the canadian thing. Cute and all, but I prefer the real ones.

 

[IH8RDS]

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

Not at all... but thats not a m100. Those trailers are huge. Way to big to pull behind a cherokee IMHO.

 

[IH8RDS]

No thanks on the canadian thing. Cute and all, but I prefer the real ones.

atriot: :thumbup:

 

[OverlandZJ]

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?

Bought it with my 52 M38...came from the same collection and it was/is 100% original.

Both, i will be customizing it such as Henry's (white one with the Mare tent-top) but painting OD to match the XJ.

I wasnt aware the tub and frame were one...are they welded together?

 

[IH8RDS]

The original M100 had 'Welded Cargo Body' construction

 

[IH8RDS]

Here's the differences:

How the M416 is different from the M100;

:arrowr: The traditional rounded fenders were replaced by straight 3 sided fenders.
New longer Safety chains and a larger hook were updated from the earlier designed types.
:arrowr: The cast Receiver design was changed from a single socket to one having 2 sockets. This allowed 2 different heights for the lunette eye. The lower socket was for the smaller 1/4 ton jeep series vehicles, and the upper socket was for larger 3/4 ton towing vehicles. The sockets both had grease fittings on them to lubricated the lunette eye and allow it to rotate under extreme conditions.
:arrowr: The wheel track was widened to match and follow the wider M-151 Military Jeeps.
The cargo body dimensions were enlarged.
:arrowr: The previous 'Welded Cargo Body' construction was replaced by a 'bolt-on' body design. This allowed new bodies to be bolted to undercarriages when replacement was needed.

 

[ODDBALL]

I just picked one up. Im getting it ready for a long trip in July that will take me over 150 miles OFF-ROAD round trip. I will post pics of my trailer when I get it geared up.

 

[IH8RDS]

please do. What condition is it in?

 

[ODDBALL]

My triler is just as clean as the "RED"one & looks identical to it as it sits in it's old paint.