Jeep CJ3A brakes, suspension, cooling, tune-up service & more
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| Quick ID Features: 7-Slot Grille, Tailgate, 1-Piece Windshield. Technical Specifications: • Wheelbase: 2032 mm • Engine: 4-134 cui L-Head Go Devil • Manual Transmission: T90 3-Speed • Transfer Case: Dana 18 • Front Axle: Dana 25 • Rear Axle: Dana 44 |
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Jeep CJ-3A: Premium Replacement Parts for the Next Level of Civilian All-Wheel Drive Evolution.
The 1949–1953 Jeep CJ3A civilian Jeep marks a highly significant milestone in early flatfender history. Building upon the technical success of its predecessor, the CJ3A introduced driver-focused enhancements that drastically increased post-war utility and driving comfort—most notably the taller, iconic one-piece windshield configuration and optimized seating geometry for more legroom. Driven by the legendary, battlefield-proven 134 Cui L-head four-cylinder engine ("Go-Devil") and backed by the heavy-duty T90 manual transmission, it remained the definitive motorized workhorse for agricultural, forestry, and early industrial applications throughout the early 1950s. Restoring or managing a comprehensive frame-off overhaul on such a unique piece of automotive history demands absolute precision and museum-grade replacement hardware to fully protect its market value. Our specialized online inventory features targeted parts engineered directly from blueprints to meet original factory specifications seamlessly.
Your One-Stop Source for Everything Jeep CJ3A.
Explore our specialized categories curated to meet the highest demands of your vintage flatfender build:
- Maintenance & Electrical: Secure reliable vehicle ignition with crisp-firing Champion spark plugs and high-temperature Loctite RTV silicone gasket makers. For your electrical circuit, we stock mechanical Standard Ignition voltage regulators, Crown ignition coils, and breaker points alongside factory-correct Omix 0-60mph speedometers, oil pressure gauges, chrome turn signal switch kits, and bright LED tail light assemblies to maximize safety on modern roads. Authentic signal horns are supplied by MD Juan.
- Brakes & Safety: Rely on the stopping power of your single-circuit manual drum layout with Crown Automotive master cylinders, front/rear wheel cylinders for 9" drums, and brake shoes, permanently upgraded with parking brake cables and heavy-gauge steel brake pedals from MD Juan and pedal arms from Omix. Crown automatic lap seatbelts provide essential modern cabin security.
- Drivetrain, Axles & 4WD: Overhaul your mechanical gearboxes with Crown master rebuild kits tailored to the Warner T90 transmission and gear-driven Dana 18 transfer case. For the axle assemblies, we supply genuine Dana Spicer pinion bearings, universal joints, and replacement wheel hubs and ring & pinion sets from Omix for the Dana 25 closed-knuckle front end, the rare short-lived Dana 41 rear axle, and the legendary heavy-duty Dana 44 rear solid axle—complete with Crown manual locking hub sets.
- Suspension, Steering & Cooling: Combat chassis slop and axle wrap with Crown multi-leaf spring pairs (front with 8/10 leaves, rear with 9/11 leaves), master shackle kits, steering stabilizers, and Ross gear box sector shaft repair sets alongside high-tensile tie rod ends from Dorman. Keep your flathead block cool under heavy utility loads with Crown water pumps and official Omix thermostat housings and lower coolant hoses.
- Fuel & Exhaust System: Maintain optimal combustion with mechanical Crown fuel pumps with integrated sediment glass bowls, Omix or Carter carburetor rebuild kits, and drop-in Crown fuel tanks. Secure proper exhaust velocity with Omix L-head exhaust manifolds featuring automatic heat riser valves and Crown downpipes or intermediate tubes.
- Body Metal, Gaskets & Soft Tops: Realize high-end restorations with MD Juan replacement body tubs, complete chassis frames, fenders, hoods, seat frames, and under-seat toolboxes. Keep your open-air utility completely weather-resistant with the global benchmark Bestop Tigertop, matching perfectly with MD Juan field top bow frames, canvas top rails, and heavy-duty Omix rear pintle tow hooks.