Dana 27 Front Axle & Differential Parts for Willys CJ3B
Axle Shafts, Wheel Hubs, Bearings, Shims, U-Joints & Steering Knuckles for Reliable Drive (1953–1964).
Why the Dana 27 Front Axle in the Willys CJ3B Needs Attention After Decades.
The Dana 27 front axle is one of the most robust designs of its era, yet it isn't immune to wear. Axle shafts and universal joints transmit high torque on every drive and wear down through stress and insufficient lubrication. Wheel hubs and bearings run under constant load for decades, seals harden and start leaking, letting water and dirt in and promoting corrosion. Inner and outer pinion bearings require replacement once play or noise develops, and steering knuckles along with their bearing races suffer from constant steering movement. Yoke nuts, locking hubs, and differential cover gaskets are typical wear items too. Anyone restoring their vehicle or driving off-road should regularly check the entire front axle for play, leaks, and corrosion.
- Axle Shafts & U-Joints: The left front axle shaft and the matching universal joint for the drive shaft.
- Wheel Hubs & Locking Hubs: The wheel hub, left or right and the locking hub set for the 6-hole flange.
- Wheel Bearings, Axle Nuts & Wheel Studs: The wheel bearing axle nut kit and the individual wheel stud with right- or left-hand thread.
- Pinion Bearings & Yoke Seals: The inner pinion bearing set and the yoke seal at the differential.
- Steering Knuckle Components: The steering knuckle housing and the steering knuckle bearing for left or right.
- Yoke Hardware: The yoke nut washer and the yoke nut itself.
American Engineering for Your Front Axle.
Axle shafts, wheel bearing components, locking hubs, and seals from Crown Automotive form the backbone of the range. Pinion bearings, U-joints, and yoke hardware come from Dana Spicer – the inventor of the Dana axle itself. Wheel hubs, steering knuckle housings, and driveshaft slip yokes are supplied by Omix. All three brands bring American roots to the table and stand for proven axle engineering.
Your Partner for the Dana 27 Front Axle.
Whether you need a single wear part or a complete steering knuckle overhaul, we're happy to advise you on torque specs, bearing preload adjustment, and the correct assembly order, including compatibility questions for the Dana 25 or related CJ models. Most items ship from stock as fast as possible.