SHAFT PROPELLER TC 6X6 / TO FRT REAR AXLE
Propshaft transfer case to forward rear axle
For 6x6 vehicles
Propshaft for driving the forward rear axle (intermediate axle) on 6x6 vehicles. This propshaft connects the transfer case to the differential of the forward rear axle in the tandem suspension. On 6x6 vehicles, two separate propshafts run to the rear axles: one to the forward rear axle (intermediate) and one to the rearmost axle, with the latter often guided via a pillow block to bypass the forward rear axle.
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Material Steel with universal joints |
Application Transfer case to forward rear axle |
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Vehicle 6x6 military vehicles |
Configuration For tandem rear axle suspension |
Features
- Connection transfer case to forward rear axle (intermediate axle)
- Suitable for 6x6 drivetrain configuration
- With universal joints at both ends
- Part of the dual propshaft system to rear axles
- Robust construction for heavy duty use
★ Essential component of the 6x6 drivetrain where the transfer case distributes driving force across three axles via separate propshafts.
Application
For military 6x6 vehicles with tandem rear axle configuration. The transfer case on 6x6 vehicles has three outputs: one to the front axle, one to the forward rear axle (intermediate axle) and one to the rearmost axle. This propshaft specifically provides the connection to the forward rear axle in the tandem suspension.
Installation notes
Ensure correct orientation of the universal joints — grease nipples must point downwards for easy greasing. Check the phasing of the propshaft halves to prevent vibrations. During fitting: insert propshaft and supply with grease using several strokes of the grease gun. The length depends on the vehicle's wheelbase.
Compatibility
Specific to 6x6 vehicles. Not interchangeable with propshafts from 4x4 vehicles. The length varies per vehicle model — short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB) variants use propshafts of different lengths. Note: on some 6x6 configurations, the propshafts to forward and rearmost axle are not identical in length.
Historical context
The 6x6 drivetrain with dual rear axles was developed during WWII for heavy transport vehicles that needed to combine both off-road capability and high load capacity. The tandem rear axle suspension with separate drive per axle offered maximum traction in difficult terrain.
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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 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)
