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M416 Differences

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by DanStew, Feb 16, 2019.

  1. Feb 16, 2019
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Is there any documentation of the variances of m416 trailers by different manufacturers or by different dates and modifications? The trailer i just picked up had tow large brackets on the frame sides, before the spring mount. My old m416 did not have them and i have googled and have not seen any other frames with the brackets.
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    It is not added on by a previous owner, it looks to have been on the frame from the beginning. I am thinking it might be a mount for Jerry cans, i have seen a few pictures of trailers with fuel cans right in this general location.

    Another difference i noticed is the rims on the trailer have larger round holes compared to other wheels where they are much smaller.
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    I thought the m416 shared the same rims as the MUTT, but i never noticed differnce wheel patterns.
    Do I just have a later trailer? The data plate is pretty much sanded flat and i have no information about manufacture.
     
  2. Feb 17, 2019
    sdcj6

    sdcj6 Sponsor

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    Marine Corps trailer
    Gas can mounts welded to side of frame
    Loops front and rear are for airlift by helicopter
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2019
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    That would make sense. My first one did not have lifting points. Thanks
     
  4. Feb 17, 2019
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Interesting. i just found a wiki page and this is a m416B1 model. The wheels are the same as a Mighty Might. And the tires are smaller, i noticed that last night. Only 2000 of them were made. so it is kind of rare.
     
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