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Memories of my DJ Jeep

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin | 1 Comments

Your article on DJ jeeps brought back some great old memories. In 1995 I bought an old AMC DJ5 from the job corps camp in Astoria, Oregon. I modified it to haul my camping gear & supplies and built a bed on the passenger side. I headed out from Seattle, Washington in May 1995 and drove that little jeep to…

Willys Jeep Parts Q&A: Leaf Spring Shackle Kit

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin | 0 Comments

Leaf Spring Shackle Kit (Drivers Side) For 41-58 MB, GPW, CJ-2A, 3A, 3B, 5, M38 Direct replacement shackle kit for your Willys Jeep restoration project. Comes complete with (2) RH thread bushings, rubber cups, shackle, and grease fittings. For both front and rear drivers side open ended style shackle leaf spring assemblies. Call Mike @Kaiserwillys.com for details at TOLL FREE 1-888-648-4923 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM EST)….

Kaiser Willys Jeep of the Week: 070

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin | 2 Comments

070: Mike Anderson’s 1965 Willys Truck I have had this truck since 1977. It was a J200 2-Wheel Drive when I got it. I converted it to a 4×4 around 1980 with original jeep truck parts. It was a little easier but not much to find parts then! Almost impossible today. The truck is titled 1965 but the information I…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Rear Leaf Spring Installation

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin | 0 Comments

How to install the rear leaf springs on your Willys MB/GPW Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. To begin, Insert a leaf spring pivot eye bushing into the front of the leaf spring and align inside the leaf spring to frame pivot eye bracket, tapping into place. Secure the leaf spring…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Installation

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin | 0 Comments

How to install the rear shackles on your Willys MB/GPW Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. After you have lifted the rear axle and leaf spring assemblies, slide the leaf spring shackle into the rear end of the leaf spring assembly and the rear shackle bracket on the interior side of…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Rear U-Bolt Installation

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin | 0 Comments

How to install the rear u-bolts on your Willys MB/GPW Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. First, place the rear axle on the leaf spring assemblies. Locate the rear driver’s side lower shock mount plate and U-bolt clips. Position a U-bolt clip around the axle shaft on each side of the…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Shock Installation

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin | 0 Comments

How to install the shocks on your Willys MB/GPW Jeep – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. To begin, slide the shock absorber onto the shock absorber bracket and onto the lower shock mount plate. Next, slide a washer onto the shock absorber bracket shaft and insert a cotter pin, twisting the ends…