BEARING ROLLER FR AXLE PIVOT+BUSHING
Roller bearing front axle kingpin + bush
Upper steering knuckle
Roller bearing for the upper kingpin pivot of the steering knuckle in the front axle, complete with bronze bush. This component carries the vertical load and ensures smooth steering movement. Essential for accurate and play-free steering.
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Material Steel with bronze bush |
Position Front axle steering knuckle upper |
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Application Dodge WC-series and M37 |
Component Roller bearing + bush |
Features
- Roller bearing for kingpin pivot
- Complete with bronze bush
- For upper steering knuckle position
- Carries vertical load of front axle
- Important for play-free steering
★ Original specification roller bearing for the kingpin system. Critical component for safe and accurate steering of military Dodge lorries.
Application
Suitable for Dodge WC 3/4 ton (WC-51 to WC-63), Dodge WC 1.5 ton 6x6, and M37/M37B1/M43 3/4 ton lorries. Used in combination with steering knuckle CC-924580 (with installed bronze bush). Fitted as a set - 2 pieces per vehicle (left and right).
Installation notes
Bearings must be correctly preloaded with shims between kingpin caps and steering knuckle. Too loose causes play and possible 'death wobble', too tight leads to rapid wear. Pre-grease for initial lubrication. Check steering knuckle sealing surface for grooves - replace if necessary or use speedy sleeve.
Compatibility
Fits Dodge WC-series (G-502, G-507) and M37-series (G-741). NOT interchangeable with Dana ball-joint systems of later Dodge lorries. Steering knuckles are machined as matched sets per axle - left and right halves must not be swapped between vehicles.
Historical context
The kingpin system was standard on WWII and Korean War era Dodge military lorries. More robust than later ball-joint systems, ideal for heavy loads and simple maintenance in field 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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ALL_CATEGORIES : AXLE FRONT EARLY 4X4|6X6
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)
