BOND STRAP REAR ENGINE SUPPORT TO FRAME CROSSMEMBER STUD
This is a perfect reproduction of the original Rear Engine Support to Frame Crossmember Stud Bond Strap.
Rear engine mount to crossmember end ground bond strap
Ground bond strap
Braided copper ground bond strap connecting the rear engine mount to the frame crossmember end. This ground bond strap provides a reliable electrical earth connection between engine and chassis, essential for proper operation of the 6-volt electrical system. The rubber engine mounts electrically isolate the engine from the frame — this strap bridges that isolation.
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Material Braided copper wire |
Function Earth connection engine to frame |
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Mounting Rear engine mount to crossmember end |
Type Ground bond strap |
Features
- Braided copper construction for flexibility and durability
- Pre-drilled mounting holes with metal eyelets
- Compensates for engine vibration through flexible design
- Essential for reliable 6-volt system operation
- Corrosion-resistant braided copper core
★ High-quality reproduction to original WWII specifications. Braided copper provides optimal conductivity and withstands engine vibration.
Installation notes
Mount the strap between the rear engine mount bolt and a fixing point on the frame crossmember end. Ensure clean metal-to-metal contact surfaces — remove paint, rust or dirt at fixing points. Use star washers for optimal contact. Check that the strap does not chafe against sharp edges or hot exhaust components.
Compatibility
Note: not all WWII jeeps had the same number of ground straps. Early production (before mid-1942) had fewer straps; later production (from 1942-1943 onwards) received extended radio suppression kits with multiple bond straps. Check whether your vehicle originally had this strap or whether it is part of a later suppression kit.
Historical context
Ground bond straps were added to military jeeps from 1942-1943 onwards as part of the radio suppression system to suppress electrical interference. They ensure all metal panels and components remain at the same electrical potential, preventing radio noise and improving reliability of the 6-volt electrical system.
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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 | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
