Leg Support Lock Spring
Landing leg lock spring
For 1/4-ton jeep trailer
Replacement spring for the landing leg lock on 1/4-ton military trailers. This spring keeps the locking pin in place and ensures that the landing leg remains firmly locked in the desired position when parking the trailer.
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Application Landing leg locking mechanism |
Type Compression/tension spring for pin |
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Trailer Bantam T3 / Willys MBT |
Period WWII 1/4-ton trailer |
Features
- Replacement spring for landing leg lock pin
- Essential for correct landing leg locking
- Suitable for Bantam T3 and Willys MBT trailers
- Keeps locking pin in position
- Limited availability part
★ Small but critical spring that keeps the landing leg in place — essential for safe trailer parking.
Application
This spring is suitable for WWII 1/4-ton jeep trailers of the Bantam T3 and Willys MBT type, as manufactured during the Second World War. The landing leg of these trailers had three locking positions: fully up (transport), halfway (use in deep mud) and fully down (parking). The locking spring ensured that the pin remained firmly in the selected position.
Installation notes
The spring is fitted in the locking mechanism of the landing leg pin. When replacing, check that the pin can move smoothly in and out of the holes and that the spring provides sufficient tension to hold the pin in place. The spring must automatically pull or push the pin into the locked position.
Compatibility
Specific to Bantam T3 and Willys MBT WWII trailers. Not suitable for later models such as M100 or M416 — these have a different landing leg design with only two locking positions. Also not compatible with the handbrake spring — this is a separate part.
Historical context
The Bantam T3 and Willys MBT 1/4-ton cargo trailers were produced in large numbers during WWII (approximately 75,000 and 60,000 units respectively) as amphibious supply trailers for the jeep. The folding landing leg with three locking positions was a unique feature of these WWII models.
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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.