PLATE&SHAFT U BOLT REAR RIGHT FRONT LEFT
WOA572
U-Bolt Plate Leaf Spring System
For front and rear axle
Mounting plate for the installation of leaf springs to the axle with U-bolts. This component distributes the clamping force evenly across the leaf spring pack and prevents damage to the springs during use. Essential component when replacing springs or complete restoration of the suspension system.
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Material Steel |
Application Front and rear axle leaf spring system |
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Position Between leaf spring and axle |
Function Distributes U-bolt clamping force |
Features
- Even distribution of clamping force across leaf spring pack
- Prevents damage to leaf springs during assembly
- Replacement component for worn or broken plates
- Essential when replacing springs or U-bolts
- Suitable for front and rear suspension
★ Always use new U-bolt plates when replacing leaf springs or U-bolts to ensure correct fitment and safe installation.
Installation notes
Always replace U-bolt plates together with new U-bolts. Ensure the plate is correctly positioned over the centre bolt of the leaf spring. Tighten nuts in a cross pattern with correct torque to prevent misalignment.
Compatibility
Note: early CJs (pre-1976) use 2" wide springs front and rear. Later CJs (1976-1986) use 2" front and 2.5" rear. Check axle diameter and spring width before ordering.
Historical context
U-bolt plates have been a standard component of the leaf spring system since the original Willys MB, with the robust construction ensuring reliable axle-to-spring connection under harsh terrain conditions.
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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 : SUSPENSION FRONT, SUSPENSION FRONT CJ3A, SUSPENSION REAR CJ3A, SUSPENSION FRONT - M38, SUSPENSION REAR M38, SUSPENSION FRONT CJ3B, SUSPENSION REAR CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Alle Willys / Ford / Hotchkiss jeeps | 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
