Pharquar It liked to have beaten me too! Center punch, drill with 1/4" bit, then carbide bit on an angle grinder and carefully remove enough to where you can tap the shaft up (brass drift) from the bottom. Once the shaft moves...you will be able to see the remains of the pin and knock/pick it out. Full blown PITA!

Ben S. I have always bought them from Big Flats Rivet Company, but they went out of business...and their website appears to have been taken over by the virus crowd.

McMaster sells dome head rivets - look like the right animal for Willys style...if you want proper Ford style for your GPW...you will need to grab a collet and put them in a lathe and turn them...plus modify the rivet set...all doable!

Holly Ha! It looked so easy on the Internet! I always filled the t-case before I reinstall.....forget, ate 90 weight. Yummy.

Steve G Noted and thank you!

Steve Thrasher Funny you mention that...the owner of this jeep always removed the battery...because of slow draw. I am betting, after going thru all of the wiring, that this was the culprit! TY!

Steve G Appreciate the feedback! Yes....getting on and off of LI is a THANG! NYC driving with a trailer.....not for the faint of heart.

Jay T. You are the best Jay! Hope all is well.

Steve G The army printed so much great information during that era. I have not read it in depth, but I have definitely looked up some stuff in it. This work definitely takes some time to do correctly....I am almost finished with this jeep...next week will update everyone on total time and parts used to repair back to new.

Steven B. Thanks Steven. Feedback welcome and I will try to make sure I don't cut too much stuff. In this case, I assumed that folks new about the wheel bearings etc...I should never assume and there is almost always a few little tips that can be shared...like the fact that people don't usually tighten their front bearings enough...and easier ways to bend over the lock tab....👍

As for 90 vs 140, I usually use 90 wt, but I don't think it matters very much. The 140 is slightly thicker, but I have not had any trouble keeping the steering boxes dry...always replace the bushings and ream them correctly...there is not a lot of tolerance there and with a new seal, they seem to stay nice and dry.

Steve G I can't tell if you are messing with me or serious....? 😜The G503 TMs state GO (gear oil)...same stuff that goes into the transmission and transfer case. 90 wt gear oil. This info is in several spots including the Lubrication Order in TM 9-803 and also in the rebuild section in TM 9-1803B. Cheers! Patrick