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1956 Willys pickup

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by gochippermoon, Dec 21, 2005.

  1. Dec 21, 2005
    gochippermoon

    gochippermoon New Member

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    I am looking to buy this pickup but Its in another state. My question is,
    does the front axle have locking hubs? He doesnt think so. It does have a transfer case. Did they make axles in 1956 without locking hubs? It has the dana 25.
    Thanks,
    Jim
     
  2. Dec 21, 2005
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    Dont think they had them stock, however they could or can be swapped out.
     
  3. Dec 21, 2005
    speedbuggy

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    To answer your question, yes they did. It's an easy upgrade, though.
     
  4. Dec 21, 2005
    gochippermoon

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    what is the process for the hub upgrade?
     
  5. Dec 21, 2005
    vanguard

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    Remove the six bolts holding the drive flanges on. Replace drive flanges with locking hubs. Very early axles may require cutting off the end of the axle shaft.
     
  6. Dec 21, 2005
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    Hey gochippermoon, you're in Castle Rock? I live in Parker, and I'm restoring a '56 CJ5. I don't think locking hubs were a factory feature, but I could be wrong. I've never installed them, but from what I hear it's pretty simple. I understand that Warn makes the best ones, and "posimoto" here on the board had a set for sale not long ago for $50.

    I tried to forward his message to me about them to you, but it was rejected, said you don't have PM's or email allowed. You might try to contact posimoto and see if he still has them.
     
  7. Dec 21, 2005
    gochippermoon

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    Thanks for the info. I'll let you know if I buy the willys.
     
  8. Dec 21, 2005
    Chuck

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    Locking hubs do not come on a stock 56 pickup.
     
  9. Dec 21, 2005
    gochippermoon

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    You all are great. Thanks for the info
    Jim
     
  10. Dec 21, 2005
    speedbuggy

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    I guess he had 2 questions... This is the one I answered.
     
  11. Dec 21, 2005
    Chuck

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    I think Jim was trying to stump us by asking two different questions on the same subject resulting in two different answers that were correct. (j/k) R) R)
     
  12. Dec 22, 2005
    speedbuggy

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    After your reply, I went back and re-read the question(s). Glad we cleared it up ;)
     
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