FORD GPW WILLYS MB 3 PIECE FRONT HUB LOCKING KIT
Front Hub Half Shaft Nut with Washer & Pin
3-Piece Front Hub Locking Set
Spindle nut set with lock washers
Complete locking set for the front hub, consisting of two spindle nuts, one flat washer and one lock washer with tab. This set is essential for the correct adjustment and locking of the wheel bearings on the front axle.
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Type Spindle nut locking set |
Front axle type Dana 25 / Dana 27 / Dana 30 |
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Application Front hub wheel bearing locking |
Set contents 2 nuts, 1 flat washer, 1 lock washer |
Features
- Complete set for one side (both sides required per vehicle)
- Inner and outer spindle nut for correct bearing preload
- Lock washer with tab for secure locking
- Flat washer between inner and outer nut
- Suitable for Dana 25, 27 and 30 front axles
★ This set contains all necessary parts for the correct adjustment and locking of the front wheel hub. The tab lock washer is bent over the outer nut after adjustment to prevent loosening.
Application
Fits vehicles with Dana 25, Dana 27 and Dana 30 front axles: Willys MB and Ford GPW (1941-1945), Willys M38 (1950-1952), Willys M38-A1 (1952-1966), Jeep CJ-2A (1945-1949), Jeep CJ-3A (1948-1953), Jeep CJ-3B (1953-1964), Jeep CJ-5 and CJ-6 (1955-1971). One set required per side.
Installation notes
Tighten inner nut until wheel binds, then back off approximately 1/6 turn so wheel rotates freely without end play. Install lock washer and outer nut. After final tightening, bend tab of lock washer over a flat face of the outer nut to ensure locking. Refer to original service manual for exact specifications.
Compatibility
Note: This set fits standard Dana 25/27/30 spindles without locking hubs. Vehicles with Warn Lock-O-Matic hubs require a special lock washer and round outer nut. Not compatible with aftermarket freewheel hub systems without modifications.
Historical context
The double spindle nut construction with lock washer was standard on all WWII Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps with Dana 25 front axle, and remained in use until the 1980s on civilian CJ models. This proven design ensures reliable wheel bearing adjustment under severe conditions.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 11 - REAR AXLE, BOLTS 10 FRONT AXLE, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ2A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE - M38, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 (early) | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
