ROD CONNEC STEERRING ADJUSTABLE TYPE M201

M201
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SKU:  HO81109
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 4

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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

Adjustable tie rod type M201

Adjustable version for precise adjustment

Adjustable tie rod for the steering system of the Hotchkiss M201. This component connects the steering arm to the steering rod and enables precise adjustment of the wheel alignment. Essential component for correct steering and road holding.

Material

Steel

Type

Adjustable

Vehicle

Hotchkiss M201

Application

Steering system

Features

  • Adjustable version for correct wheel alignment
  • Left and right-hand thread for adjustment
  • Robust steel construction
  • Fitted with ball joints with tapered connection
  • Suitable for standard steering arm

★ Quality steering component for precise adjustment of the steering. Fitted with left and right-hand thread for easy length adjustment during setting.

Application

Suitable for Hotchkiss M201 produced between 1955 and 1966. Due to the identical chassis design also applicable to similar post-war jeeps with the same steering geometry.

Installation notes

Check the condition of the ball joints and dust covers during fitting. Adjust the length according to prescribed wheel alignment. Tighten lock nuts correctly. After fitting, have wheel alignment checked and adjusted. Grease ball joints via grease nipple until dust cover is filled.

Compatibility

Specific for M201 version of the steering system. Not compatible with later CJ models that use different ball joint dimensions. Check before fitting that the tapered connections match your steering arm.

Historical context

The Hotchkiss M201 was built from 1955 to 1966 in France under Willys licence and was virtually identical to the WWII Willys MB. In total, 27,628 M201s were produced, primarily for the French army.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

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.

COMPATIBLE_MODELS M201

This part fits:

ModelYears
Military jeeps
Hotchkiss M2011956, 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)

Steering Gear and Drag Link
Steering Gear and Drag Link
Page 111–122