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Private
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3
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53 m38a1 compatability with 55 cj5
I have a 1953 m38a1 and in looking for parts, I see alot of 1955-76 cj5, m38a1 etc..What I'm wondering is, will 55 cj5 parts fit my 53 m38a1? I'm mostly looking for suspension, etc. parts. Thanks in advance.
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Private
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Smyrna, Delaware
Posts: 15
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the diferences in the suspensions are that the military jeeps have more leafs, the shakles are the same the leaf assem overall lenth is the same, its a matter of what you are doing with youre M38a1, if youre budget is tight and you like to drive it around you can substitute parts but if youre restoring or loading youre jeep up i would not recomend.
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Sergeant
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: palm springs ca.
Posts: 69
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You may find surplus military parts eaiser to come by than civilian parts anyway.
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Sergeant
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 55
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Sam Winer in Akron, Ohio has many rusted out A1s w/lots of parts I had 68 69 72 79 cj5s superficial parts are interchangeable ie windshildframe, hood, tailgate you can swap axels but ratios are 5.38-1 military cj5 lowest was 4.88-1 you can swap leaf springs read above. body tubs will swap but cj 5 has no battery compartment swapable parts from cj5 yrs 55-about 70
do not try 76 and up parts many changes all depends if you want want to keep it military
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Sergeant
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 55
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oops no tailgate on a m38a1 momentary lapse of reason
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4 Star General
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 39°30'47.75"N 115°57'43.58"W
Posts: 1,202
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Are brake lines, exhaust, etc the same?
"Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it"
Lord John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton (1834–1902).
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Colonel
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 353
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Electricals are 24 volt also on the M38A1 vs 6/12 on the CJ-5
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Sergeant
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 55
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not sure about brake lines exaust is probably not compatable. I know that mil parts are available for the m38a1 if you want to stay military
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2 Star General
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Va Piedmont
Posts: 607
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i just built three. brake hydraulics and rubber lines and shoes were the same as cj but waaay cheaper thru the surplus market than car-quest. exhaust is probably different but it's also readily available thru mv-dealers. i had good luck with bensinger, army jeep parts and surplus city for canvas and seats. and before anyone says it...i know, wrong color:
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Sergeant Major
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Mojave Desert, CA
Posts: 129
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[quote="Docter"]the diferences in the suspensions are that the military jeeps have more leafs, the shakles are the same the leaf assem overall lenth is the same...quote]
Front springs on the A1 are reversed as well - shackles are towards the rear.
Still looking for parts, Kirk? I have a 53 M38A1 rolling chassis w/bad body I'll be parting out this summer.
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