STEERING USED WOF NO WARANTY
visually check no major repairs necessary
Steering Gear Box — Used
No warranty
Used steering gear box for military jeeps. This part originates from a dismantled vehicle and is sold in used condition, without warranty. Suitable for restoration projects where a used steering box suffices or as a basis for rebuild.
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Condition Used |
Warranty No warranty |
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Type Cam-and-lever steering box |
Application WWII military jeeps |
Features
- Used steering box from dismantled vehicle
- Cam-and-lever type with worm and sector shaft
- Sold without warranty or returns
- May show play or wear — inspection recommended
- Suitable as basis for complete rebuild
★ Please note: this is a used part without warranty. Rebuild or inspection of bearings, bushings and adjustments is strongly recommended before fitting.
Installation notes
Check for play, bushing wear and correct adjustment of worm bearings and sector shaft before fitting. Rebuild with new bearings, seals and shims is recommended for used steering boxes. Follow TM 9-803 instructions for proper adjustment.
Compatibility
WWII jeep steering boxes were produced by Ross Gear and Tool Co. with different variants (early and late production). Check whether it is a Ross#1 or Ross#2 version. Not all variants are identical — early CJ-2A vehicles used the same type, later CJs differ.
Historical context
The WWII jeep steering box is of the cam-and-twin-lever type, manufactured by Ross Gear and Tool Co. This design was simple yet effective, where a worm shaft converts steering wheel rotation into oscillating movement of the pitman arm.
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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)
