STEERING USED ROSS GOOD CONDITION
visually check no major repairs necessary
ROSS GEAR AND TOOL COMPANY
Steering Box Used Good Condition
Ross Gear Type - Cam and Twin Pin Design
Used original Ross steering box in good condition. Ross Gear and Tool Company from Lafayette, Indiana was one of the main manufacturers of steering boxes for military vehicles during WWII. This robust cam-and-pin design is known for its reliability and durability.
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Type Ross Cam and Twin Pin |
Condition Used - Good condition |
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Manufacturer Ross Gear and Tool Co., Lafayette IN |
Period WWII production 1940-1945 |
Features
- Original Ross Gear construction
- Cam-and-pin steering mechanism
- Robust cast iron housing
- Used but functional
- Historically correct specification
★ Ross Gear and Tool Company had been a leading manufacturer of steering boxes since 1906 and supplied large quantities to the US Army during WWII for various military vehicles.
Installation notes
Before installation, check the condition of sector shaft bushings and worm gear bearings. Ross steering boxes use SAE 90 EP gear oil. Adjustment of the sector shaft adjustment screw is carried out with the steering wheel in straight-ahead position until slight resistance is felt.
Compatibility
Please note: Ross produced various versions with different ratios and dimensions. Check before purchase whether this steering box fits your specific vehicle type. Important differences exist between early/late models and between different vehicle types. Request technical specifications if necessary.
Historical context
Ross Gear and Tool Company was founded in 1906 in Lafayette, Indiana by David E. Ross and his uncles William and Linn Ross. During WWII, the company produced large quantities of steering boxes for military lorries and jeeps, playing an essential role in the Allied war effort.
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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.
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 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
