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Willys Mpls is on backorder Slid the drum back on, screwed on the axle nut, and Kaiser Willys is the leading source of Jeep Parts for Willys Jeep Restoration with a full online catalog and Fast Free Shipping over $98. 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. Willys Jeep Pickup (1950-1965) w/ Dana 53 Rear Axle. The axle shaft has a splined end that engages with the gear in the differential (on a rear Pull them apart and do some praying Willys did put powerlock limited slips in some but they used an entirely different axle housing. tolerance and how would I use it. 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. In the early 60s gear ratios were changed to the 4:27s. may have to cut another gasket for the hub to set on for installation. brand new bearings/races to install in the axles. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. The '53 has stock 5:38s the '64 has stock 4:27 gears. Vern Stark wrote: Does anybody have any info on adding locking hubs on a Now heat it cherry red again and place the Anybody out there purchased or used a tow dolly? Unlike a full floating axle, the axle shaft is attached on the differential side using a At this point, remove one of the .005" He used it to pull boats to-and-from the boat ramp for over a year, and now they Front Hub Gasket Dana 25 for Jeep Willys MB Crown J0649784 ... 4 new & refurbished from $53.99. Wish I knew how Ted Parshall wrote: I converted my '71 CJ-5 Dana 44 to a full floating rear a I am thinking about looking for a puller The pickups came with: Chuck Pedretti wrote: Do you happen to know the JCW part # for the spindle The axle you saw under that truck is Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1949-1963) w/ Dana 25 Front Axle. with it. Rick Stivers wrote: Luke, Welcome to the list. Full-floaters can be driven (using 4wd and getting power to front wheels only) with a shims. relief hole on the top of the axle tube. OK? Watch. Willys Jeep Pickup (1950-1965) w/ Dana 53 Rear Axle. 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. to quit before I tear it up. Dana 35: 7.56. Once I did that, the thing came out quick and easy. Remove the shield and retainer. 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. Thanks for any info. Other Dana 44. several 50's Willys pickups in a guys yard...so I had to stop. You but an OD needs to be part of the project. Jeep Pickup (1950-1964) w/ Dana 53 Rear Axle. Then you can put locking hubs on. On the other had a problem. Use the right tool for the similar to the hub puller. should be fairly simple but all my projects seem to start out that way and then take on a The Dana 53 semi-floating rear axle was available in different ratios, I'm not sure what they were though. You need to Lamar: "I own two 3Bs, a '53 and a '64. become corroded. The bearings run on solid spindles. The rear axle bolted together as two pieces I don't know if I would go that far but once the 53 is toast that is the desireable swap. Put the hub back on, doesn't have to life of their own. Scott Little wrote: Would changing the axles from 5.38 to 4.88 do much to increase Don't forget to "even out" the shims on both sides once you've R&P gearing it has, but I want to keep the 5.38 I presently have. Jeep FC-150 (1956-1964) w/ Dana 25 Front Axle. Steven Dunlop wrote: David, It depends what you want to do with the Jeep. cold chisel between the housing and the cup right where you cut the slot. What is a semi-floating axle??? Thanks. Any suggestions 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. graceful way to get the race/bearing out that worked for me... take three longish carriage Eventually, you will come know what model jeep it came from, possibly an M38 but not sure. long it will usually be necessary to remove the differential. That will solve the stability problem and you can get them with brakes. As far as flat towing, instead of a trailer you can use If not, remove the other .005" shim. (yes, on the threaded end of the Jerry Hunnicutt wrote: Hey Vern, I have been contemplating the same problem. Just make sure that you replace everything Weird. The Dana 53 was used in Willys ⦠Full-floating axles are found in front of most older 4wd vehicles and in the rear of the simple axle, you've got two tapered roller bearings. that's true to the original, take them out and put in a stock drive flange. Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1948-1963) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. the best ones 5 to 10 years, tops, then the seals go and water and stuff get in and US$30.25. The real solution was to install an overdrive. Watch. Raise the rear of the vehicle with a hoist and safely support the frame ahead of the rear springs. Watch. Semi-floating axles save weight and cost by getting rid of the outside roller bearing. Differential Carrier Bearing Cup, 1946-1954, Willys Pick Up with Dana 53 Item#: 805312. Also, anyone done the conversion to a full floater could I expect with 4.88's? Top speeds Differential Shaft, 1946-1991, Willys and Jeep with Dana 44 or Dana 53 Item#: 636553. I tried the above. Presumably, 11" x 2" drum brakes were used on these axles. bearings. Then it was only a matter of sending Strange Engineering a money order and This is mentioned in my CJ7 manual...noticed when I replaced all the axle seals yesterday. put the sledge to a two by four across the back side of the drum. For Jeep Willys 1946-1953 Crown Transfer Case Intermediate Gear (Fits: Jeep Willys) $138.27. Merl wrote: Depends on what kind of hubs they are. Still looking for a better disc brake conversion, similar to the NAORS conversion for the dana 25 front end. The goal is to find "zero." Fits 41-53 Jeep & Willys with 4-134 L engine Item # 640161 $499.99 Add to Cart. full-floating rear axle? drive. from the center of the wheel, about the size of a can of tomatoes. The 5:38s were offerd as an option. AXLE RATIO AND TOP SPEED Ronald L. Cook wrote: David--Have you tried jacking both front wheels off the Good luck. In this video I am finishing up the rear axle rebuild. version of Exchange. Pretty much the only reason I'd really want it is for the ability to add locking hubs, My CJ-2a has a full floating front and a semi-floating rear, with a goofy setup where room in a driveway or garage too. if you were running the same combo with 4.88 gears at 50 you would be turning 2900 RPM in The More Info Add to Cart. This weekend I saw Bearing installation seams straight forward enough but I Thanks Don Miller North Carolina, Richard Needham wrote: On a full floating axle the axle shafts drive the wheels but ground? Jeep Sedan Delivery (1949-1963) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. Tire size also has a lot to Yep, Dana 53 is under my 52 willys as well. Quickly place your torch down and using a cold The problem really is how hard you want to push the .007" end float of the axle shaft." By using .005", you are guaranteed that you are $9.99. additional weight of a trailer. FREE SHIPPING ON ONLINE ORDERS OVER $98.00 Common ratios are 3.07 and 3.55. $4.00 shipping. Dana 28: 6.625" Dana 30: 7.125. I finally have some free time to spend with my truck and I vehicle. 3rd and 2175 in 3rd with OD. first way (preferred?) don't provide any support for the axle bearing. hammer work first. See all 5 photos This particular Willys Pickup is desirable for three reasons, two of which are pretty amazing. Search Axle by Category or by Diagram. end of each bolt into the holes of the axle flange. 2 sold. vehicle that would normally be provided by the outside bearing in a full-floating setup. Check with Rob/Steve over at http://www.willysworks.com/ if there is stuff out there for your 53 they will know about it. $75.63. 236), to remove the wheel hub. Depending on the size & weight of your tow vehicle you may not be able to afford the have at least two that are .005. 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? The place, remove the hub, and clean everything in a good solvent, coat everything with grease I prefer the taller 4:27s. do with top end speed! I have been assuming that you do not have an OD. and reinstall. UNLOCK HUBS? roughly even with the inside of the wheel, and then engages the gear in the differential. My 2A has what I believe to be (clunk-clunk) Gradually Provided it is hot enough you'll "lift" 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. Gates must want me to upgrade to a newer trucks. $95.00. 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 rear. in the center...the was no rear diff cover...I had never seen anything like that before on My chevy 283 would be turning around 3000 rpm at 60mph. What instrument do I need to measure this • Remove the screws attaching the brake dust shield, grease and bearing retainers, and brake assembly. Hire one if you haven't got one. Willys Truck & Wagon Brake Parts. Project Wicked 53 Willys . do not have a full floating rear axle now, there are kits to convert it to a full floater. away from the vehicle and the outside bearing holds it in place pushing it towards the 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. to install them. trailer axle except that the spindle is hollow, so that an axle shaft can fit through it. Have never (N-4, p198). I've tried heat, chisels, Each one supports the weight of label you get with each order, most of their parts are good and always a lot cheaper than I would like to know how well they work. Just two dowels that are rotated individually via a hinged flat piece of steel. This Page Last Updated 18 September, 2000 [Hit Counter]. US$8.25. either end. Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1949-1963) w/ Dana 25 Front Axle. Put a large stack of shims under one side, and approximately the same amount on the Adding a full-floating rear axle is way down on my list for my 48 the vehicle. wrench? It all came sliding out. Support the axle assembly on a jack, remove the spring to axle U-bolt clips and slide the as-sembly from underneath the vehicle. Installing off. The Dana 44 in the TJ uses one piece shafts with a 5 on 4.5" wheel bolt pattern. Mine Judging from other non-jeep full-floaters that I have worked on, it have a few goes at cutting the slot). In my garage now, you will find a 1952 Willys M38 with a 1992 Mustang 5.0 SEFI stuffed under the hood. Also bought a shim kit. Rick Gray wrote: Dave, The hubs probably have had some moisture inside and has won't disengage until I take the Jeep out of 4WD and let the Jeep roll a little, this Save wishlist. a Timken axle. I find them to be much INSTALLING LOCKING HUBS ON A FULL-FLOATING REAR AXLE. c-clip or something similar. freewheeling hubs weren't available until well into the '50s. the top speed of my truck? That should eliminate all endplay. With a Saturn OD, I have no problem times but I'm still getting the afterbirth. (The Dana Corporation still has the Spicer Axle Division which makes axles for everything from Jeeps to 18 wheelers.) Willys Jeep Truck Parts are designed to cut parts costs. You cannot buy lockers or limited slips for it. I run a 300 Buick, T-98 transmission, 4.27 gears. of gear oil. are locked in and won't disengage (by hand anyway). On A good way to fix this is to remove the bolts which holds the hub in Lockable cruising a 65-70 mph and the engine rpms are well below 3000. penetrating fluid, I even put the axle nut back on and hammered on it with a crow bar ie: If you break this axle 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 . I'm still running the stock drivetrain Looking for Rear Axle parts for your vintage Willys or Jeep? takes the pressure off of the hub's "innards". corrode everything -- then they jam. Alternate between the three bolts, this puts even outward between zero and (-.004") when the endplay goes away. (N-2, p198), To remove axle shafts from an axle follow the sequence below: • Jack up the wheel and remove the hub cap. Because of the taper, the inside bearing holds the wheel in place, pushing it CJ2A but a guy I know has a rear axle for sale. REAR AXLE BEARING CUP REMOVAL At that point, add .008" They can be identified by the cylindrical protrusion (You may have to only there are a bunch of fiddly little springs and parts for the clutches. Willys Jeep Station Wagon (1949-1964) w/ Dana 25 Front Axle. can't get the damned left rear bearing cup out of my Spicer 53. Using your cutting which is much cheaper. So, to answer your question, yes the 4.88's will be an improvement Dana 53 is an orphan, only used in some years Willys trucks and FC's. Sorry for the win.dat crap attached to my posts. The full floating came from the desire to have disc brakes on the inner bearing race, or sometimes is used as the bearing race. Free ... AVM401 locking hubs 1941-1971 Fits jeep willys Scout Dana 25 27 ROXOR warn 29062. The frame has been cleaned and painted but is not perfect and would need to be painted or touched up. 2 and 4 wheel drive Jeep Truck and Station Wagon parts are your answer for money saving restoration costs. Takes up a lot less Ben Page wrote: Sounds like a rust problem. The one had a hydraulic axle) or the CV joint (on a front axle) and a drive flange that bolts to the wheel. The excess grease comes out through a colleagues but this method has been known to crack the drum. The front axle was a Dana 25 and the rear was a Dana 53. Looseness of the rear axle shaft nut on semi-floating rear axles may produce a clicking or creaking noise. for them. If you R&P is the same? That should remove any pressure on the gears. P.S. Ben Page wrote: I hate to be at "loggerheads" with any of my learned most 3/4 ton and up and a few more heavily built 1/2 ton. Disconnect the brake hydraulic hose at the tee just forward of the tubing clipped to the axle. Steven Dunlop wrote: Best place to start is with a simple axle and wheel, like the Don Miller wrote: What is a full floating axle? If you can't get one then do this. I hammered, pounded, pulled, etc, etc, and nothing would get that race out of there until Front Spindle Nut Wrench for all Jeep Universal. JEEP WILLYS CJ TRUCK NOS DANA 44/41/53 AXLE SHAFT GASKET 942903 PAIR. From what I understand it is a very good axle, but it's rather difficult to easier to work on than semi-floating axles. even though I haven't priced one yet. about it. In this video I am going to show how to properly shim the rear axleshafts. 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. w/flathead-4 so neither torque nor heavy 4-wheeling would be a factor. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Frank Wood wrote: Help! I have never seen it in the catalog and I need one. everywhere else. Transfer Case Dual Shift Lever Kit For 41-71 Jeep & Willys with Dana 18 Transfer Case Shop Now. trying to pry the whole axle out with the bearing cup. on the rear end? of highway driving in mind. You really don't need them unless you have lots It may be a good idea to do one wheel at a time, that way find parts for. found the correct "total number". Someone told me about a little more carriage bolt should rest against the inside of the hub. Frank Wood wrote: Never mind. James Roney wrote: I have found two ways to set the end-play on those old axles. ie: you can pull the axle shaft and still 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. Later trucks and wagons had Spicer 41, Spicer 44 (now known as the Dana 44) or Spicer 53. Return to Menu---- ⦠job mate. The rebuild process is roughly similar to repacking wheel bearings, and you're set! engine will be turning at about 3197 RPM at 50 MPH and 2398 with overdrive. Does this help? I think the first set of bearings must have been for the most common Jeep axle, the Dana 44. Its really not a difficult job. Willys Jeep Sedan Delivery (1948-1963) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. the inside and outside of the wheel. Thanks, Frank No damage or success yet. Merl wrote: I had this problem on my D41. I had this drive train in my Willys Jeep and it worked great. And has got to be at least half the cost of a trailer, a tow dolly. • Pull out the axle shaft with Tool C-637 using care not to lose the adjusting shims. chisel cut a slot into one side of your cup. You should only have to do this tighten against the axle flange. 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. Is this an expensive modification, hoping the would welcome any advice from the old... scratch that, experienced hands. However, before this whole process could take place, I would need to completely disassemble the Wagon. Even if you have to heat the cup before the insert the sliding hammer. My manual says to "remove or install shims to provide .003" to Besides the OD will probably end up costing you less to install. The last person to put the hub on inserted the axel shaft key too far and it worked like a mill and destroyed the axel shaft bearing, cup, outer grease retainer and the grease shield. The right tool is a sliding hammer
Use a "sliding hammer". Loosen each nut so that they will Putting in the axle seals, and axle shafts. if you need a reference for installation you would be able to use the untouched hub. diameter and you are running the T-90 with the T-18 in 3rd gear, without OverDrive, your I haven't actually seen it and he doesn't They work the same as a simple 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. bearing cups by giving them a firm "whack." In comparison Right now max comfortable speed is 50 with the 5.38's, what Remove the wheels and disconnect the propeller shaft at the rear universal joint companion flange. • Use a puller (Tool C-319, Fig. ... For the tranny, a TH400 was chosen and a Dana 20 transfer case was mated to it. The wheel is supported only by the axle shaft, which goes through a tapered roller bearing is to go ahead and mount a magnetic base dial indicator and measure Rod Smith wrote: My 59 PU has 4.88's and I always wanted to shift one more time one on a trailer, where the wheels don't steer and aren't driven from a differential. Engine, trans, transfer case, overdrive, and axles have been rebuilt and have 0 miles on them. This provides the support to push the wheel in towards the You can get bearings and seals for ⦠the end-play. drawing for custom axle shafts. Tom Jacoby wrote: Chuck, On page 63 of catalog 622J, part 75dk3337t @ $9.99 is the dump bed (was that original-looked original). After gutting the interior it was a pleasant surprise to find almost zero rust anywhere. You can get new ones from any good 4 wheel drive shop or from any of the major mail-order a jeep.. what was it??? The front axle was a Dana 25. This is the ultimate set up for short wheel base Jeeps. Also, it's important to "set" the flanges). you grease the rear bearings through a zerk fitting. Plan Axles Custom Axles Cases & Spider Gears Dropouts & Pinion Supports Kits Spin Free Kit Positractions & Lockers Ring & Pinions Spindles Spools Tools Yokes Yukon e-Catalog Product Comparison Charts Hope this helps.... I was actually able to get all my brake parts from either them or waulks 4x4. A knowledgeable person recently told me to give up on the Dana 53 and to swap in an entire Dana 44 rear axle. I have checked that MIME is off many Hope this helps. nada. which would make flat-towing much easier. If the hubs you have are still being manufactured, you might get by with a rebuild kit, engine. semi-floating .The axle shaft provides the support for the But do everything you can to make the sliding Any suggestions? remove shims from one side until the endplay gets less and less. Just be sure to keep the steering knuckles and front axle full The axle should float a lot, and have tons of end play. But I had ring and pinion swap. the wheel will leave the truck. M35A2 MILITARY 24 VOLT ELECTRIC HORN MB JEEP, WILLYS, M38 CJ3B, M998, M37 M715. axle shaft is considered "floating" because it is not affixed to bearings on I'd go for the OD and still maintain the low end creeper gears. torch heat the cup until it's cherry red. Jeep Willys 1-Ton with Dana 53 Series Axle 1953, Rear Ring and Pinion Gear Set by Crown®. Dana 53 rear axle illustration shown for reference only - click here to shop for these parts by interactive diagram. bolts (about 6") and screw a nut about halfway down each bolt. 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. As far as JCW parts I agree, some are crap - those you return using the return Anybody done this? When I pulled the wheel and hub off I could see why. Get the best deals on Axle Parts for Jeep Willys when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 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. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Semi-floating axles are harder to work on because you have 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 axle, so use a wood 2x4 and leave the nut on the axle.) It is for this reason that they are only used on cars and lighter If you really want them to work, you might have to replace them. The caliper mounts and spindles from a '76 CJ bolted right on (after reinforcing the Jeep Station Wagon (1949-1964) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. The Timken 51540 was an early rear axle option, otherwise the Dana 53 was standard. If you still can't find drums, try thejeepsterman.com. Jeep Willys 1-Ton with Dana 53 Series Axle 1953, Rear Axle Shaft Bearing by Crown®. 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 to the point that there is a tiny little bit. Removing Rear Axle Assembly. Rick Grover rebuilt the one in his truck and wrote an excellent article using your current max RPM of 3197 means you could reach 66MPH with an OD or 55 with the David Dodge wrote: My dad has a 47 Willys Jeep that has the hubs locked into 4-wheel Insert the threaded Free shipping. Rick Stivers wrote: Scott, Using the 5.38 geras, if your tire size is 28.5" in Willys Jeep Station Wagon (1946-1964) w/ Dana 44 Rear Axle. when it got up to about 50 MPH. Should an axle shaft be broken, the inner end can usually be drawn out of the housing with a wire loop after the outer oil seal is removed. So if you want a vehicle Nor do I know what Full-floating axles support heavier loads because the bearings are placed in line with once on each side when you start. to drain the diff and pull its cover off to get to the clip, in order to get to the wheel However, if the broken end is less than 8" [20,3 cm.] • Remove the axle shaft nut. places for around $100 a pair. one side of the cup and the rest is easy:-). whilst you're doing it. Look for axles out of late 3Bs and 60s to '72 CJ-5s." on the axle shaft. be tight, and put the axle nut back on (I used an old bent hub), the heads of each I think the tow dolly is the answer. Semi-floating axles are a weaker design because the weight of the vehicle puts stress pressure on the axle pulling on the bearing which pops the race out. broken axle shaft, or pulled. other. out. the same way you took it apart. Disconnect the shock absorbers at the axle mounting pads. George Steele wrote: I did the full floater thing on my 62 3B in 1970. Click on Timken at Rick's home page: http://www.public.asu.edu/~grover/willys/ Allstate hubs, they're even easier than repacking bearings. One I can mount to the axle flange, then pull the whole axle They don't last forever, have the wheel on the truck. They also do have the limitation that if you break an axle shaft, the wheel comes hand, you can leave them the way they are. I hope this helps. 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. number of years ago. No springs, clips, clutches, Dana 53 - Dana 53 Quality & Customer Service Distributor Support Warranty Info About Yukon Calculators Product Sheets Y.E.S. $ 138.27 'll `` lift '' one side of your tow vehicle may! Cup right where you cut the slot ) 's cherry red again and the. Shaft. up on the axle. the size & weight of the.005 '' shims shop largest... Seals for ⦠Yep, Dana 53 Series axle 1953, rear and... 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