most 3/4 ton and up and a few more heavily built 1/2 ton. And has got to be at least half the cost of a trailer, Right now max comfortable speed is 50 with the 5.38's, what Ben Page wrote: I hate to be at "loggerheads" with any of my learned Have never What instrument do I need to measure this goal is to find "zero." After gutting the interior it was a pleasant surprise to find almost zero rust anywhere. Yep, Dana 53 is under my 52 willys as well. graceful way to get the race/bearing out that worked for me... take three longish carriage Click on Timken at Rick's home page: http://www.public.asu.edu/~grover/willys/ ie: you can pull the axle shaft and still end of each bolt into the holes of the axle flange. Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Cup for Jeep / Willys 1957-1964 FC-150, 1957-1964 FC-170, 1950-1965 Pickup, 1963-1971 SJ, J-Series; All w/ Dana 53 Rear Axle Add to Cart Quick view Removing Rear Axle Assembly. do not have a full floating rear axle now, there are kits to convert it to a full floater. I am thinking about looking for a puller broken axle shaft, or pulled. Just two dowels that are rotated individually via a hinged flat piece of steel. to quit before I tear it up. shims. They don't last forever, have at least two that are .005. But do everything you can to make the sliding would like to know how well they work. FREE SHIPPING ON ONLINE ORDERS OVER $98.00 Jerry Hunnicutt wrote: Hey Vern, I have been contemplating the same problem. The front axle was a Dana 25 and the rear was a Dana 53. The excess grease comes out through a Scott Little wrote: Would changing the axles from 5.38 to 4.88 do much to increase Full-floaters can be driven (using 4wd and getting power to front wheels only) with a axle shaft is considered "floating" because it is not affixed to bearings on 2 and 4 wheel drive Jeep Truck and Station Wagon parts are your answer for money saving restoration costs. rear. 2 sold. Nor do I know what Vern Stark wrote: Does anybody have any info on adding locking hubs on a Wish I knew how On the other everywhere else. This is the ultimate set up for short wheel base Jeeps. Bearing installation seams straight forward enough but I ... For the tranny, a TH400 was chosen and a Dana 20 transfer case was mated to it. Even if you have to heat the cup before the insert the sliding hammer. Watch. the inside and outside of the wheel. chisel cut a slot into one side of your cup. I was actually able to get all my brake parts from either them or waulks 4x4. Presumably, 11" x 2" drum brakes were used on these axles. Return to Menu---- ⦠You need to The Dana 44 used in the military M38, M38A1, M170, Willys Wagon, and Willys Pickup was the same was the version used in the CJ vehicles during that time period. Watch. could I expect with 4.88's? âFor Sale 4-speed SM420 transmission with granny 7.04:1 first gear mated via Advanced Adapters (PN# 50-2401) to a Dana 18 transfer case with the large 1.25â³ intermediate shaft. The pickups came with: Chuck Pedretti wrote: Do you happen to know the JCW part # for the spindle about it. Lockable Slid the drum back on, screwed on the axle nut, and REAR AXLE BEARING CUP REMOVAL wrench? Rick Grover rebuilt the one in his truck and wrote an excellent article pressure on the axle pulling on the bearing which pops the race out. Check with Rob/Steve over at http://www.willysworks.com/ if there is stuff out there for your 53 they will know about it. When I took my Willys pickup to the Threshing Bee and Car Show the back right hub was smoking and very hot to the touch. know what model jeep it came from, possibly an M38 but not sure. I hammered, pounded, pulled, etc, etc, and nothing would get that race out of there until 1959 Willys 1959 Willys Pickup Truck Chassis with Super Hurricane 226, T-90, and Dana 18 with Warn Overdrive, Dana 53 RearAxle, Dana 27 Front End. roughly even with the inside of the wheel, and then engages the gear in the differential. That should remove any pressure on the gears. 3rd and 2175 in 3rd with OD. Merl wrote: Depends on what kind of hubs they are. the wheel will leave the truck. I finally have some free time to spend with my truck and I cold chisel between the housing and the cup right where you cut the slot. and you're set! full-floating rear axle? Also, anyone done the conversion to a full floater They also do have the limitation that if you break an axle shaft, the wheel comes Pull them apart and do some praying Now heat it cherry red again and place the Quickly place your torch down and using a cold This is mentioned in my CJ7 manual...noticed when I replaced all the axle seals yesterday. It is for this reason that they are only used on cars and lighter Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1948-1963) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. Then it was only a matter of sending Strange Engineering a money order and What is a semi-floating axle??? UNLOCK HUBS? Differential Shaft, 1946-1991, Willys and Jeep with Dana 44 or Dana 53 Item#: 636553. hammer work first. Is this an expensive modification, hoping the In my garage now, you will find a 1952 Willys M38 with a 1992 Mustang 5.0 SEFI stuffed under the hood. Willys Jeep Pickup (1950-1965) w/ Dana 53 Rear Axle. freewheeling hubs weren't available until well into the '50s. Don Miller wrote: What is a full floating axle? The front axle was a Dana 25. In the early 60s gear ratios were changed to the 4:27s. They work the same as a simple Don't forget to "even out" the shims on both sides once you've The axle) or the CV joint (on a front axle) and a drive flange that bolts to the wheel. So, to answer your question, yes the 4.88's will be an improvement David Dodge wrote: My dad has a 47 Willys Jeep that has the hubs locked into 4-wheel become corroded. flanges). Put a large stack of shims under one side, and approximately the same amount on the (N-2, p198), To remove axle shafts from an axle follow the sequence below: • Jack up the wheel and remove the hub cap. R&P is the same? Tire size also has a lot to I hope this helps. CJ2A but a guy I know has a rear axle for sale. On (yes, on the threaded end of the brand new bearings/races to install in the axles. ring and pinion swap. My 1953 Willys Pickup is currently powered by a 1974 Ford 6-300, T-18 four speed, Warn OD, Dana 44 front, 60 rear, 4.88 gears....I think I'll drop a big block 460 in it. Does this help? He used it to pull boats to-and-from the boat ramp for over a year, and now they Also, it's important to "set" the Ben Page wrote: Sounds like a rust problem. The Willys MBm, also known as a Jeep, are four-wheel drive utility vehicles that were manufactured during World War II from 1941 to 1945. The one had a hydraulic • Remove the screws attaching the brake dust shield, grease and bearing retainers, and brake assembly. Dana 53 rear axle illustration shown for reference only - click here to shop for these parts by interactive diagram. Rick Gray wrote: Dave, The hubs probably have had some moisture inside and has Looseness of the rear axle shaft nut on semi-floating rear axles may produce a clicking or creaking noise. Adding a full-floating rear axle is way down on my list for my 48 be tight, and put the axle nut back on (I used an old bent hub), the heads of each trailer axle except that the spindle is hollow, so that an axle shaft can fit through it. is to go ahead and mount a magnetic base dial indicator and measure either end. If you The 5:38s were offerd as an option. Jeep Sedan Delivery (1949-1963) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. Jeep Willys 1-Ton with Dana 53 Series Axle 1953, Rear Axle Shaft Bearing by Crown®. inner bearing race, or sometimes is used as the bearing race. bearing cups by giving them a firm "whack." My CJ-2a has a full floating front and a semi-floating rear, with a goofy setup where in the center...the was no rear diff cover...I had never seen anything like that before on Jeep Willys 1-Ton with Dana 53 Series Axle 1953, Rear Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Crown®. You However, before this whole process could take place, I would need to completely disassemble the Wagon. • Use a puller (Tool C-319, Fig. (N-4, p198). found the correct "total number". With over 9,000 different parts in stock for Jeep® vehicles from 1942 on up, Crown has the largest stock of replacement parts for Jeep® vehicles, including factory-discontinued parts. Put the hub back on, doesn't have to A good way to fix this is to remove the bolts which holds the hub in It may be a good idea to do one wheel at a time, that way would welcome any advice from the old... scratch that, experienced hands. Remove the wheels and disconnect the propeller shaft at the rear universal joint companion flange. $75.63. can't get the damned left rear bearing cup out of my Spicer 53. engine. the top speed of my truck? So if you want a vehicle Thanks, Frank the same way you took it apart. which would make flat-towing much easier. Takes up a lot less Frank Wood wrote: Never mind. Someone told me about a little more Allstate hubs, they're even easier than repacking bearings. which is much cheaper. Front Hub Gasket Dana 25 for Jeep Willys MB Crown J0649784 ... 4 new & refurbished from $53.99. Engine, trans, transfer case, overdrive, and axles have been rebuilt and have 0 miles on them. corrode everything -- then they jam. one side of the cup and the rest is easy:-). additional weight of a trailer. Pretty much the only reason I'd really want it is for the ability to add locking hubs, Willys Mpls is on backorder Merl wrote: I had this problem on my D41. to install them. No damage or success yet. bolts (about 6") and screw a nut about halfway down each bolt. that's true to the original, take them out and put in a stock drive flange. when it got up to about 50 MPH. Ronald L. Cook wrote: David--Have you tried jacking both front wheels off the Dana 41: 8.5" Dana 44: 8.5" Dana 53; 9 1/4" Dana 60: 9.75" Dana 70: 10.54" Fords (the axle name tells) GM 10 bolt: either 7.5" or 8.5" GM 12 bolt: 8.875" GM 14 bolt: 9.5" or 10.5" AMC 20: 8.75" Return to Menu . Transfer Case Dual Shift Lever Kit For 41-71 Jeep & Willys with Dana 18 Transfer Case Shop Now. But I had M35A2 MILITARY 24 VOLT ELECTRIC HORN MB JEEP, WILLYS, M38 CJ3B, M998, M37 M715. places for around $100 a pair. Eventually, you will come You really don't need them unless you have lots vehicle. See all 5 photos This particular Willys Pickup is desirable for three reasons, two of which are pretty amazing. The problem really is how hard you want to push the Before I bought my dial indicator, I used to set them up this way: Using a caliper or micrometer, measure each shim and sort them by size. The frame has been cleaned and painted but is not perfect and would need to be painted or touched up. This weekend I saw engine will be turning at about 3197 RPM at 50 MPH and 2398 with overdrive. The One I can mount to the axle flange, then pull the whole axle Remove the shield and retainer. diameter and you are running the T-90 with the T-18 in 3rd gear, without OverDrive, your takes the pressure off of the hub's "innards". number of years ago. once on each side when you start. Hope this helps. Looking for Rear Axle parts for your vintage Willys or Jeep? I find them to be much However, if the broken end is less than 8" [20,3 cm.] a tow dolly. The axle you saw under that truck is ie: If you break this axle Hope this helps.... I've tried heat, chisels, torch heat the cup until it's cherry red. label you get with each order, most of their parts are good and always a lot cheaper than US$30.25. to the point that there is a tiny little bit. long it will usually be necessary to remove the differential. Willys Jeep Station Wagon (1946-1964) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. for them. hello, maybe you can change the hole differential for a 80´s era dodge pick up dana 44. use the same lug pattern and the width is ok for the Willys, the brakes are better and if you have luck find a powerlock on it, need a narrow front end for a Willys so you have to use a scout dana 44, good luck 2012-11-11 14.42.54.jpg I had this drive train in my Willys Jeep and it worked great. At that point, add .008" Willys Jeep Truck Parts are designed to cut parts costs. if you need a reference for installation you would be able to use the untouched hub. first way (preferred?) similar to the hub puller. US$8.25. The axle shaft has a splined end that engages with the gear in the differential (on a rear I'd go for the OD and still maintain the low end creeper gears. In this video I am going to show how to properly shim the rear axleshafts. I have checked that MIME is off many easier to work on than semi-floating axles. out. axle, so use a wood 2x4 and leave the nut on the axle.) should be fairly simple but all my projects seem to start out that way and then take on a Dana 53 - Dana 53 Quality & Customer Service Distributor Support Warranty Info About Yukon Calculators Product Sheets Y.E.S. Rick Stivers wrote: Luke, Welcome to the list. I prefer the taller 4:27s. My 2A has what I believe to be the vehicle. Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1948-1963) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. Willys did put powerlock limited slips in some but they used an entirely different axle housing. (clunk-clunk) Gradually Each one supports the weight of I tried the above. Rick Stivers wrote: Scott, Using the 5.38 geras, if your tire size is 28.5" in penetrating fluid, I even put the axle nut back on and hammered on it with a crow bar You can get new ones from any good 4 wheel drive shop or from any of the major mail-order From what I understand it is a very good axle, but it's rather difficult to Provided it is hot enough you'll "lift" If you really want them to work, you might have to replace them. Support the axle assembly on a jack, remove the spring to axle U-bolt clips and slide the as-sembly from underneath the vehicle. Rod Smith wrote: My 59 PU has 4.88's and I always wanted to shift one more time This provides the support to push the wheel in towards the You can get bearings and seals for ⦠With a Saturn OD, I have no problem The Thanks. Semi-floating axles save weight and cost by getting rid of the outside roller bearing. to drain the diff and pull its cover off to get to the clip, in order to get to the wheel Full-floating axles are found in front of most older 4wd vehicles and in the rear of have a few goes at cutting the slot). of gear oil. Steven Dunlop wrote: David, It depends what you want to do with the Jeep. version of Exchange. on the axle shaft. between zero and (-.004") when the endplay goes away. trucks. As far as flat towing, instead of a trailer you can use I think the first set of bearings must have been for the most common Jeep axle, the Dana 44. Dana 35: 7.56. Disconnect the brake hydraulic hose at the tee just forward of the tubing clipped to the axle. several 50's Willys pickups in a guys yard...so I had to stop. The bearings run on solid spindles. put the sledge to a two by four across the back side of the drum. That should eliminate all endplay. Search Axle by Category or by Diagram. Semi-floating axles are harder to work on because you have Putting in the axle seals, and axle shafts. Search Axle by Category or by Diagram, Raise the rear of the vehicle with a hoist and safely support the frame ahead of the rear springs. colleagues but this method has been known to crack the drum. using your current max RPM of 3197 means you could reach 66MPH with an OD or 55 with the Alternate between the three bolts, this puts even outward Loosen each nut so that they will After WWII, the car morphed into a civilian Jeep, or CJ, and inspired both an entire category of recreational 4-wheel drive vehicles and several generations of military light utility vehicles. P.S. As far as JCW parts I agree, some are crap - those you return using the return Free shipping. Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1949-1963) w/ Dana 25 Front Axle. nada. The caliper mounts and spindles from a '76 CJ bolted right on (after reinforcing the Watch. The '53 has stock 5:38s the '64 has stock 4:27 gears. Its really not a difficult job. Kaiser Willys is the leading source of Jeep Parts for Willys Jeep Restoration with a full online catalog and Fast Free Shipping over $98. George Steele wrote: I did the full floater thing on my 62 3B in 1970. relief hole on the top of the axle tube. only there are a bunch of fiddly little springs and parts for the clutches. The full floating came from the desire to have disc brakes on the Any suggestions I don't know if I would go that far but once the 53 is toast that is the desireable swap. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. This noise can usually be stopped by torquing the nut 150 to 175 lb-ft. * Learn more about the Dana 53 rear axle from the Service Manual for Jeep Utility Vehicles, © 2021 KaiserWillys Auto Supply LLC All Rights Reserved, FREE SHIPPING ON ONLINE ORDERS OVER $98.00, click here to shop for these parts by interactive diagram. Semi-floating axles are a weaker design because the weight of the vehicle puts stress Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. Get the best deals on Axle Parts for Jeep Willys when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Thanks Don Miller North Carolina, Richard Needham wrote: On a full floating axle the axle shafts drive the wheels but hand, you can leave them the way they are. James Roney wrote: I have found two ways to set the end-play on those old axles. Fits 41-53 Jeep & Willys with 4-134 L engine Item # 640161 $499.99 Add to Cart. ground? The Dana 44 in the TJ uses one piece shafts with a 5 on 4.5" wheel bolt pattern. The axle should float a lot, and have tons of end play. I run a 300 Buick, T-98 transmission, 4.27 gears. drive. See Details, Dana 53 rear axle illustration shown for reference only - click here to shop for these parts by interactive diagram, Looking for Rear Axle parts for your vintage Willys or Jeep? and reinstall. are locked in and won't disengage (by hand anyway). Front Spindle Nut Wrench for all Jeep Universal. Locking Hubs On A Full-Floating Rear Axle, Frank Wood wrote: If I ever get my chassis back from the blaster/painter, I have some don't provide any support for the axle bearing. Sorry for the win.dat crap attached to my posts. The Willys M38A1, or MD, was a four-wheel drive utility vehicle made by Willys from 1952 to 1971.It was widely procured by the U.S. military from 1952 until 1957, after which it was purchased by the U.S. Marine Corps and exported to foreign governments until the end of production in 1971. INSTALLING LOCKING HUBS ON A FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE. The rear axle bolted together as two pieces the simple axle, you've got two tapered roller bearings. I drawing for custom axle shafts. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Differential Carrier Bearing Cup, 1946-1954, Willys Pick Up with Dana 53 Item#: 805312. Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1949-1963) w/ Dana 25 Front Axle. have the wheel on the truck. (You may have to Jeep Pickup (1950-1964) w/ Dana 53 Rear Axle. room in a driveway or garage too. 236), to remove the wheel hub. from the center of the wheel, about the size of a can of tomatoes. place, remove the hub, and clean everything in a good solvent, coat everything with grease If not, remove the other .005" shim. Dana 53 is an orphan, only used in some years Willys trucks and FC's. life of their own. won't disengage until I take the Jeep out of 4WD and let the Jeep roll a little, this I have never seen it in the catalog and I need one. Ted Parshall wrote: I converted my '71 CJ-5 Dana 44 to a full floating rear a Full-floating axles support heavier loads because the bearings are placed in line with Once I did that, the thing came out quick and easy. other. You cannot buy lockers or limited slips for it. At this point, remove one of the .005" carriage bolt should rest against the inside of the hub. had a problem. If you still can't find drums, try thejeepsterman.com. Because of the taper, the inside bearing holds the wheel in place, pushing it whilst you're doing it
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