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Willys 38-41 axles differences??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by txcr13, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. txcr13
    Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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    Is there a difference in 1938-41 Willys car and pickup front beam axles?

    I am looking for one for a car, and was wondering about possible differences in kingpin width, spring mount centerlines, shape, thickness, etc??
    Any help with the difference (if any) would be appreciated.
     
  2. Hot Rod Willys
    Joined: Nov 10, 2006
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    from Ohio

    None that I have seen, just hubs, brakes were different.
     
  3. What he said...
    Have seen some difference in the tie rod ends, but doesn't seem to effect the axle placement, and use.
    g-willys
     
  4. cheap-thrills
    Joined: Nov 27, 2005
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    37-38 have 1" more drop than the 39-42, The 37-38 use a dog-legged tie rod end for spring clearence. Also there are 2 different in the shock mounts.
     
  5. ME.GASSER
    Joined: Sep 18, 2007
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    37&38 axles have more drop. Thats why they have a drop in the tierod end. Its obvious if you lay them side by side.
     
  6. txcr13
    Joined: Feb 15, 2010
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    Thanks, gents. I appreciate it.

    Any more information will be welcome.
     

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