RING & PINION BOLT (GEAR SET TO CARRIER)
FITS 41-71 JEEP & WILLYS
Ring & Pinion Gear Set for Differential
Front and rear axles
Complete ring & pinion gear set for the differential of classic Willys and military Jeep vehicles. This essential drivetrain component provides power transmission from the propshaft to the axle shafts and is crucial for your vehicle's performance and reliability.
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Type Ring & pinion set |
Application Front and rear axle differential |
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Axle type Dana 23/25/27/44 |
Condition New reproduction |
Features
- Suitable for Dana differential housings
- For both front and rear axles
- Complete with mounting bolts
- Replacement for worn or damaged gears
- Essential for axle overhaul or ratio adjustment
★ Quality reproduction for reliable drivetrain performance. Important: always verify your exact axle type and existing ratio before ordering.
Installation notes
Installation of a ring & pinion set requires specialist knowledge and specific tooling. Correct adjustment of bearing preload, contact pattern and backlash is crucial. When replacing, front and rear axles must always have the same ratio to prevent drivetrain damage. Use thread lock (Loctite) on ring gear bolt fixings.
Compatibility
Note: MB/GPW vehicles had a standard 4.88:1 ratio, whilst CJ-2A and later models often had 5.38:1. Dana 44 axles were fitted as standard on M38/M38A1 and as a heavy-duty option on CJ models. Dana 23/25/27 were used on lighter configurations. Verify your axle number and existing ratio before ordering — incorrect ratios cannot be exchanged.
Historical context
Ring & pinion sets were a common component during axle overhauls, particularly on military vehicles that had seen hard off-road service. Dana supplied most differential housings for Willys and Ford military Jeeps from 1941 onwards.
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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.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 11 REAR AXLE DANA 44, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ2A, GROUP 11 - REAR AXLE CJ2A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE - M38, GROUP 11 REAR AXLE DANA 44 3B, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3B, GROUP 11 REAR AXLE DANA 44 CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| 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)
