BRIDE RESSORT ARRIERE JEEP M38&M38A1

CJ2ACJ3ACJ3BCJ5M38
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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

Rear leaf spring U-bolt

For M38 & M38A1

Mounting bolt for fitting the rear leaf spring to the axle. This U-bolt clamps the spring against the axle and ensures a solid connection between the spring pack and axle housing. Essential component when replacing leaf springs or overhauling the rear suspension.

Application

Rear leaf spring

Type

U-bolt with nuts

Vehicle

M38 & M38A1

Position

Rear axle

Features

  • Secures leaf spring to axle housing
  • Threaded for nuts
  • Suitable for standard spring width 1-3/4 inch
  • Complete with mounting nuts
  • Replacement part for suspension maintenance

★ Quality component for reliable mounting of your rear spring pack. Always use new U-bolts when replacing leaf springs.

Application

M38 (1950-1952) and M38A1 (1952-1971) for mounting the rear leaf spring. Fits Dana 44 rear axle as originally fitted to these military jeeps.

Installation notes

Two U-bolts required per axle (four pieces total left and right). Fit with corresponding clips and nuts. Tighten in a cross pattern for even pressure on the spring pack. When replacing springs, always use new U-bolts — old ones may be weakened by corrosion.

Compatibility

Specific to M38 and M38A1 models. Note: early CJ models (CJ-2A, CJ-3A) may use different sizes depending on axle type. Check axle diameter and spring width before fitting.

This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.

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 CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, CJ5, M38
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 16 - SPRINGS & SHOCKS M38, GROUP 16 - SPRINGS & SHOCKS M38A1, GROUP 16 - SPRINGS & SHOCKS CJ3B

This part fits:

ModelYears
Military jeeps
Willys M381950, 1951, 1952
CJ series
Jeep CJ-2A1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
Jeep CJ-3A1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953
Jeep CJ-3B1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
Jeep CJ-51955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)

Group 27-01 — Front Spring
Group 27-01 — Front Spring
Page 100–100
Group 27-02 — Rear Spring
Group 27-02 — Rear Spring
Page 100–100
Group 27-03 — Spring and Shock Absorber Attaching Parts
Group 27-03 — Spring and Shock Absorber Attaching Parts
Page 101–101
Group 28-01 — Shock Absorbers
Group 28-01 — Shock Absorbers
Page 102–102