FORK FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHIFT
WOA960
Front wheel drive shift fork – Dana 18 transfer case
Front wheel drive shift fork
Shift fork for engaging and disengaging front wheel drive in the Dana 18 transfer case. This fork moves the sliding coupling that activates the front drive when shifting from 2WD to 4WD. Essential component for correct operation of the four-wheel drive system.
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Material Steel |
Part number A960 / WOA960 |
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Transfer case Dana 18 |
Function Front wheel drive engagement |
Features
- For Dana 18 transfer case
- Engages and disengages front axle drive (2WD/4WD)
- Original specification reproduction
- Steel construction for durability
- Critical component for 4x4 functionality
★ Manufactured to original military specifications. Accurately reproduced component for reliable transfer case restoration.
Application
Suitable for vehicles with Dana 18 transfer case. The Dana 18 was the standard offset transfer case in military and early civilian Jeeps, from the MB/GPW through to early CJ models. Note: this is the fork for front wheel drive (front axle engagement), not the range shift fork (high/low).
Installation notes
Installation requires disassembly of transfer case. When replacing, also check shift rail, poppet balls and springs for wear. The fork must move smoothly on the shift rail without play. Lubricate shift rail with transfer case oil during assembly. Adjust poppet mechanism correctly for positive shift engagement.
Compatibility
Fits Dana 18 transfer case only. NOT compatible with Dana 20, Dana 300, or NP231 transfer cases. There are different versions of the Dana 18 (early military with 3/4" intermediate shaft vs. late civilian with 1-1/8" or 1-1/4" shaft), but the shift fork is universal for all Dana 18 variants. Part number is also designated as A-960 or A960.
Historical context
The Dana 18 transfer case was Jeep's first offset transfer case, used from 1941 in the military Willys MB and Ford GPW, continuing until the early 1970s in civilian models. The twin-stick system with separate forks for range (high/low) and drive (2WD/4WD) was characteristic of this robust construction.
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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 08 - TRANSFER CASE CJ2A, GROUP 08 - TRANSFER CASE CJ3A, GROUP 08 - TRANSFER CASE M38, GROUP 08 - TRANSFER CASE 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 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
