TAILGATE CHAIN

WC51WC51 EARLYWC52WC63
Manual available
42,64 €
BTW: 7,40 €
SKU:  CC666634
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): BOUT5
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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

Tailgate chain

Set of 2 pieces

Chain for supporting the tailgate on WWII military vehicles. The chain attaches to the cargo bed and prevents the tailgate from dropping too far, preventing damage to the hinges and facilitating loading and unloading.

Material

Steel

Finish

Coated

Delivery

Per set of 2 pieces

Type

Tailgate support

Features

  • Supplied as set of 2 chains (left and right)
  • Fitted with mounting hooks
  • Essential component for safe tailgate operation
  • Protects hinge mechanism against overload
  • Enables controlled opening and closing

★ Functional safety component for correct tailgate operation on military vehicles.

Installation notes

Note: left and right chains are different. Attach the chain hooks correctly in the intended loops on the cargo bed. On some vehicles, the hook must be inserted from below through the loop to prevent loosening whilst driving.

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.

This part fits:

ModelYears
Dodge
Dodge WC51 (early)1942
Dodge WC51 weapons carrier1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch)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)

Body and sheet metal
Body and sheet metal
Page 327–334