Recommended 5200-6000lb Axle For M105 Military Trailer Being Converted To Overland Trailer
Question:
I building an axle for a M105 military trailer overland trailer conversion. I want to use a large all-terrain tire instead of a trailer tire. The new axle needs to be a 5200-6000k. I havent bought any parts yet. Is there a brake drum/hub for a 17 inch rim with 6 on 5.5 spacing?
asked by: Gary Y
Expert Reply:
I have another option for you, but the only hub and drum assemblies available with the 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern are only rated for wheels up to 16-1/2" diameter and are not designed to work with 17" wheels.
Starting with the axle for your M105 Military Trailer that you are doing an overland conversion on I recommend going with the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - 2" Lift Spindle w/ Brake Flange - 5,200 lbs # TASR5200S05 or the 4" lift version # TASR5200S03.
Both of these options bolt directly to the frame of your trailer and replace the leaf springs with progressive rate AEON main springs that do a fantastic job of absorbing road shock giving you a smoother ride on or off road.
For brake assemblies you will need the # AKEBRK-7-D, hub and drum assemblies # 8-201-5UC3 which have the 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern you were wanting.
If your trailer does not already have a 7-way connector on it you will need to add one using # H20044 and junction box # 38656 to make all of the connections. In addition you will need to run # 10-1-1 from the junction box to each brake assembly.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb Axles - 12" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Standard
- 25580 / LM67048
- Standard Grade
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
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etrailer Rust-Resistant Electric Trailer Brakes - Dacromet - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
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- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
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- etrailer
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- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 4" Lift - 5 Bolt Flange - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 2" Lift - 5 Bolt Flange - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 2 Inch
- Timbren
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Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb and 6,000-lb Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
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- Pre-Greased
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- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
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Josh V.
9/22/2024
I am interested in similarly retrofitting a M105 for overlanding: I’m confused about the wheel maximum of 16.5” - I need to match the vehicle wheel and trailer wheels, they are 17” wheels with the 6x5.5 lug pattern. Is another option available that is compatible with?