SHIMS KING PIN ADJUSTING
High quality shim kit for steering king pin. Contains shims of various thicknesses.
4 pcs 0.003 inch
4 pcs 0.005 inch
8 pcs 0.010 inch
6 pcs 0.030 inch
King Pin Adjustment Shims
For upper and lower king pin bearings
Shim set for correct adjustment of the king pin bearings in the front axle. These shims regulate the rotational torque of the steering knuckle and must be correctly adjusted for optimal steering precision and bearing life. Essential component during front axle overhaul.
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Material Steel |
Front axle type Dana 25 / Dana 27 |
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Position Above and/or below king pin |
Set contents Sufficient shims for all 4 king pins |
Features
- For correct adjustment of king pin rotational torque
- Various thicknesses for precise adjustment
- Suitable for Dana 25 and Dana 27 front axles
- Sufficient for complete front axle (4 king pins)
- Replacement OE number A-6882
★ Complete shim set with various thicknesses for professional adjustment of king pin bearings to factory specifications.
Application
Suitable for vehicles with Dana 25 front axle (1941-1965) and Dana 27 front axle (1966-1971). Note: early models (MB, GPW, early CJ-2A) require shims both top and bottom; later models (late CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, M38, M38A1) use shims at the top only.
Installation notes
Position shims between king pin cap and steering knuckle. Adjust until rotational torque of 12-16 lbs (approx. 5-7.5 kg) is achieved. Early king pins (MB/GPW/early CJ-2A): shim evenly top AND bottom. Late king pins (from late CJ-2A onwards): shim top only, NOT bottom. Begin with equal thicknesses and adjust until correct rotational torque is achieved.
Compatibility
NOTE the difference between early and late versions: MB, GPW and early CJ-2A king pins must be shimmed top AND bottom. Late CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, M38, M38A1 king pins are shimmed at the TOP only. Check your king pin type before installation. Fits Dana 25 (up to 1965) and Dana 27 (from 1966) front axles.
Historical context
The king pin connection was the pivot point of the entire steering system on military jeeps and early civilian variants. Correct adjustment with shims was crucial for reliable off-road performance and was regularly checked during military inspection intervals.
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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 13 - WHEELS CJ3A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ2A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE - M38, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3B, GROUP 13 - WHEELS 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 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| 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 |
| Jeep CJ-5 | 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
📐 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)
