SHAFT DRIVE FRONT AXLE LEFT
Drive shaft front axle left
For early type 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles
Left-hand drive shaft for the front axle of early-type military 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles. This shaft connects the front differential to the wheel hub and provides power transmission to the left front wheel when four-wheel drive is engaged.
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Position Front axle left |
Type Early 4x4 | 6x6 |
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Function Drive shaft differential - wheel |
Application Early type front axles |
Features
- Left front axle drive shaft
- For early-type 4x4 and 6x6 configurations
- Connects differential to wheel hub
- Critical component for four-wheel drive
- Universal joints included
★ Replacement drive shaft for restoration and maintenance of early-type military vehicles with front-wheel drive.
Installation notes
During installation, check the condition of the universal joint, oil seals and bearings. Ensure correct adjustment of shaft play according to the technical manual for your specific vehicle. Pay attention to the correct shim thickness between hub and flange.
Compatibility
Specific to early-type front axles with 4x4 or 6x6 configuration. Not compatible with late-type axles using different drive couplings. Check the type of universal joint (Bendix, Rzeppa or Tracta) in your front axle before ordering.
Historical context
Early-type military vehicles with front-wheel drive used robust drive shafts with various types of universal joints to enable power transmission at extreme steering angles.
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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.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
