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New Videos Added to the Build Your Willys Series!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Rachel | 2 Comments

Check out the new videos that have been added to our Kaiser Willys Jeep YouTube Channel. These how to videos in the Build Your Willys playlists will help you figure out the parts needed and how to install them on your Willys Jeep vehicle. These videos are now being added to their specific parts pages so you can find them…

Build Your Willys: Steering Knuckle Installation

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Rachel | 5 Comments

How to Install your Willys Jeep CJ-5 Steering Knuckle – Part of an ongoing “How-To” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. To begin, place the king pin bearing cups flush in the axle housings. Next pull the oil seal felt padding and rubber seal over the axle for easy installation later. Place the greased king pin bearing cones…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Rear Leaf Spring Installation

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Rachel | 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 Rachel | 2 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 Rachel | 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 Rachel | 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…

Build Your Willys: MB/GPW Shackle Bracket Installation

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Rachel | 0 Comments

How to install your Willys Jeep (Military MB or GPW) Shackles – Part of an ongoing “Jeep” disassembly and restoration series sponsored by Kaiser Willys. To begin, attach the first of the two leaf spring to frame shackle brackets to the underside of the rear frame rail on the passenger’s side, using the proper hardware. Next, repeat the process on…