Recommended 5200-6000lb Axle For M105 Military Trailer Being Converted To Overland Trailer

Updated 09/23/2024 | Published 06/28/2021

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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.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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?

Samuel C.

9/23/2024

@JoshV We currently have no hub/drums that will fit those hubs and are rated for 17" wheels. The reason is the size of the surface that touches the wheel is not big enough to support that large of a wheel, not that the wheel won't physically fit. If you choose to do it, there is a chance you could break a stud.