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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Another Front Axle Question

« on: January 10, 2012, 12:44:00 AM »

Wow, that is great that you have been keeping such a detailed record, especially for people like me!  I bought a parts jeep also, but have decided it is my next restore instead (mailman says I'm a jeep hoarder).  

Did you put new wheel cylinders on or rebuild them?  That is my current quandry while awaiting tool/parts for front end.  Thanks for the reference site to help me along!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Another Front Axle Question

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:52:15 PM »

Hey mine also has the dana 41.  Took both housing covers off today and drained the fluid, looks good so far....have back brakes off, along with backing plate.  Reading about pulling axle shaft and changing oil seal and bearings...have you done that?  Pulling the axle out scares me.  Do you still have the 9 inch drums on yours or did you upgrade?  I am still pondering that.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Another Front Axle Question

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:45:13 PM »

Oops....cant hit that button again, mine is an early 1950, S/N 38565.  Alot of parts are dated 1949.  This is a great way to get help!  I have manuals spread out all over but none seem to fit my jeep!

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Another Front Axle Question

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:41:19 PM »

Hi Kurtis,

Mine is an EARLY

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Another Front Axle Question

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:30:16 PM »

Wow, looks alot like mine does!  Did order a socket this am along with 2 sets of nuts and washers.  I also realized that my axle shaft is not threaded on the front like the picture of yours.  Is this the Bendix?

I am trying to figure out how to put pictures on here, not doing very well.....

Debbie

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Another Front Axle Question

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:49:49 AM »

Thanks Bob, thought this might be a "unusual fix" because of not having the right part, etc.

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"Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations / Re: Another Front Axle Question

« on: January 09, 2012, 10:41:50 AM »

I just ran into the same promble with my 1950 CJ-3a with Warn lockers on the front.  Large washer behind spindle nut mangled and bent over one side.  Both sides look the same.  Hubs both came off easily after removing the six bolts (which had been secured with some blue goo).  Have ordered a mechanics manual and none of my other books show this configuration....any words of advice???  Thanks,

Debbie

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Rambling, Malarky, Rants, Etc... / Re:  Member buyout of the 3A page...

« on: July 03, 2012, 01:27:56 PM »

Sorry took me a bit to get to this post, recovering from total left knee replacement but looking forward to getting back to my Willys project!  I'm in as far as contributing, let me know the cost.  Thanks.