UNIVERSAL JOINT LATE TYPE DODGE
Universal joint late type
Detroit #5380 type for intermediate shaft
Universal joint of the large Detroit type for the intermediate shaft of late Dodge WC-series vehicles. This robust coupling in Detroit 5380 specification was used on late WC 3/4 ton 4x4 (from 1942-1945) and WC 1-1/2 ton 6x6 models (1943-1945). Also suitable for later M37 and civilian Power Wagon models.
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Type Detroit #5380 universal joint |
Application Intermediate shaft |
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Vehicle Dodge WC 3/4 ton (late) & WC 6x6 |
Version Late type (late production) |
Features
- Detroit #5380 type universal joint
- For intermediate shaft between transmission and transfer case
- Late production version Dodge WC-series
- Inside C-clip retention
- Interchangeable with ORD #7337334
★ Robust universal joint to original Detroit 5380 specification for late Dodge WC-series vehicles.
Application
This universal joint is used on the intermediate shaft of late Dodge WC 3/4 ton 4x4 vehicles (1942-1945) and Dodge WC 1-1/2 ton 6x6 (1943-1945). Also applicable to later Dodge M37, M43 and variants (1951-1968) and civilian Dodge/Fargo/DeSoto Power Wagon models (1946-1968). The universal joint is located between the transmission and the transfer case.
Installation notes
Please note: this is the late version. Early WC vehicles (up to serial number 88759859) used a different type with smaller dimensions (Rockwell #1FR / Spicer #5-264X). Check your vehicle's serial number and the dimensions of the existing joint before ordering.
Compatibility
NOT compatible with early Dodge WC 1/2 ton and early WC 3/4 ton (up to serial number 88759859) — these use a smaller joint. For late WC 3/4 ton and all WC 6x6 models this is the correct joint. Also suitable for M37/M43 military variants and civilian Power Wagon (1946-1971 with 3500 lb front axle).
Historical context
The changeover from the early to the late type universal joint occurred during WWII production at serial number 88759859, when Dodge switched to the more robust Detroit 5380 system with inside C-clip retainers for improved durability under severe military conditions.
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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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| 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 |
| Dodge WC64 KD ambulance | 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
