1952 M38

Hello everyone. This is what my M38 looked like when I got it:


This is how it looks today:


I had it listed for sale recently due to problems with the front axle- some pretty serious clunking noises in 2 and 4wd.

After dealing with spammers, scammers and low ballers, I’ve decided to tackle an axle upgrade and just keep her.

 

Sharp looking jeep you have.

Good to see the military back in it.

Here is a little before and after of mine.

Axles are cheap you might just pick up another for less than a ring and pinion

 

I would start with the front driveline. You may get lucky and have something simple, like a bad u joint or slip joint.

 

Thanks guys- the driveline is on my priority list- at the top.

when she’s in 4wd it makes a terrible racket on the steep hills down, but not while going up them.

 

That pattern can possible reflect issues with the differential ring and pinion gear.

 

Pull the front driveline and inspect the U joints and slip joint.
Grab the diff yoke and attempt to move it. Rotational slack, vertical movement, grinding, or in and out motion indicates a pinion bearing issue.
Drop the cover and inspect the gears
Unlock the hubs and rotate the input yoke feeling fro any grinding