SUPPORT LEG
Landing Leg for 1/4-Ton Military Trailer
Landing leg with 3 positions
Steel landing leg for WWII 1/4-ton military jeep trailers. This landing leg folds out to park the trailer horizontally when not coupled to the towing vehicle. Mounted on the support bracket behind the lunette.
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Material Steel |
Finish Primer |
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Application 1/4-Ton military trailer |
Position 3 positions (up/halfway/down) |
Features
- Robust steel leg for trailer support
- 3 holes for different positions (up, halfway, fully down)
- Halfway position for use in deep mud or soft ground
- Mounted on support bracket behind the lunette
- Fixing with 3/4"-16 bolt and castle nut (not included)
★ Reproduction part to original WWII specifications. Essential for correct restoration of military jeep trailers.
Application
Suitable for WWII 1/4-ton military trailers such as Bantam T-3, Willys MBT and variants produced by Converto, Fruehauf, Gemco and other contract manufacturers. The landing leg is used to support the front of the trailer when not coupled to a vehicle, allowing the trailer to stand horizontally for loading and unloading.
Installation notes
Mount on the landing leg bracket (support bracket A-6371) attached to the trailer chassis, directly behind the lunette. Fixing is done with a 3/4"-16 bolt with castle nut and split pin. The landing leg can be set in 3 positions: fully up (when travelling), halfway (for use on soft/muddy ground) and fully down (normal parking position). Please note: fixing materials not included.
Compatibility
Fits Bantam T-3 and Willys MBT trailers from WWII. Please note: later M100 and M416 trailers had a different landing leg with only 2 positions (up/down) instead of 3. Check that your trailer has the correct support bracket with the characteristic mounting holes.
Historical context
The WWII 1/4-ton amphibious cargo trailer was produced from 1942 onwards by various manufacturers, with Bantam (approximately 75,000 units) and Willys-Overland (60,000+ units) as the main producers. The unique 3-position landing leg was a thoughtful design detail: the middle position prevented the trailer from sinking too deep into mud or soft ground when used in difficult terrain.
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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.