Bearing, bushing type (spindle)
Made from bronze.
For late type axle shafts whithout castle nut and non shim adjusted drive flange.
Spindle bushing, bronze flanged type
For front axle Dana 25 / Dana 27
Bronze flanged spindle bushing for the front axle spindle. This bearing supports the outer drive shaft and provides a wear-resistant plain bearing in the spindle. The flanged design (later production version) suits both early threaded-end axles and later circlip axles where the flange controls axial play.
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Material Bronze |
Type Flanged bushing |
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Part number WO-649783 |
Dimensions ID 31.6 mm / OD 35 mm / flange Ø 44.7 mm |
Features
- Bronze construction for optimal wear resistance
- Flanged design for correct positioning
- For installation in front axle spindle (wheelspindle)
- Compatible with Spicer, Rzeppa and Bendix-type axles
- Replaces early type A-853 without flange
★ This flanged spindle bushing is the later production version that fits both early WWII jeeps and post-war CJ and M series. Required per front axle: 2 pieces (left and right).
Application
Willys MB (1941-1945), Ford GPW (1941-1945), Willys M38 (1950-1952), Willys M38-A1 (1952-1963) — all with Dana 25 front axle differential. Also post-war civilian CJ models (CJ-2A through CJ-6) with Dana 25 or Dana 27 front axles until 1971.
Installation notes
The bushing is pressed into the spindle with the flange facing outward. On early threaded-end axles (MB/GPW/M38) the shimming behind the drive flange determines axial position; the flange does not contact the shaft. On later CJ axles without threaded end, the flange does control axial play. Check upon reuse for roundness and scoring — replace if ID > 31.1 mm.
Compatibility
Suitable for all three axle types: Bendix (5 large balls), Rzeppa (6 balls) and Spicer (cross joint). The early bushing without flange (A-853) can be replaced by this flanged type — the flange does not contact the shaft on early threaded-end axles. Not compatible with Dana 44 or later heavy-duty axles without modification.
Historical context
This flanged bearing (649783) replaced during production the early type without flange (A-853). The introduction of the flange was linked to the transition to circlip-retained axles during CJ-3A production, where axial play was no longer controlled by shimming but by the flange.
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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.
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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 |