Willys Jeep viewer requests, steering gear lube

In this video I am working on the CJ3A project in the shop and am taking some time to answer viewer requests. How to install shocks, and what is the correct steering gear lube.

[@stevehurt1227]

I have been watching your Jeep work for the last year. Previously, I had bought a 1960 CJ5 saving it from the wrecking yard. Your skills, information, techniques, etc have made me want to restore it. Everything needs rebuilding, sheetmetal restoration, etc. You have made an old man (78) want to do something to start the restoration process. The first thing will be this steering box pulled and rebuilt. I am going to try to rebuild items in the downward mode filling arriving at the sheetmetal problems. This gets my feet wet and gives me incentive to continue all the while the project is under a controlled situation as I proceed; I have "MAC degeneration" and want to continue the process as long as possible. Your videos and other information does provider insight and expert/practical experience/suggestions. One example is how, why, etc you do certain such as pitman arm, cotter pin inserting and tightening, etc. You do a great job and I am having fun in starting my project I thought I would or desired to become involved. Here we go on this journey. Thanks for all your videos. Keep going, Tiger! Setbacks do happen but we shall prevail. Steve Shoguneagle

[@davevanderwiele194]

Wow nice job I am in the middle of rebuilding my steering box on my 57 pick up I would like to purchase your unique lubricant I like the way it sticks to the worm gear good to see some proper Willy’s Work Thanks Dave

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a lubricant list.

[@timothysmith5769]

I'll soon be into my steering box. As always, spending time with your videos first, is always time well spent.

[@MLFranklin]

I love this. You have a lot of useful knowledge and your videos are a great way to share it. Please keep up the good work!

[@swagmanexplores7472]

I recently bought a nos Jeep draglink rebuild kit from Ebay and got cranky when I thought one of the four ball seats was missing...then I realised !

[@terrancepadilla7217]

Ok thanks for the quick response. I have a leaky oil pump gasket. Will check back when it warms up.

[@rickconner2148]

I have two 55 CJ5s. Getting close to doing steering overhaul on one and I'm damn thankful you provided this information and I saw it before I dive in. Please let me know how to procure your lubricants.

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a list. Brian

[@chrishedlund3196]

I purchased his lubricants. Good stuff.

[@rgm1869]

Can you please share with me the contact info to purchase the lube?

[@edstransitscott9186]

Thanks Brian, I am trying to find a MillerW-251, been looking for 2 months

[@thomasbradley6186]

Yes I watched your video on steering gearbox lube and I would like to purchase some you should be able to get my email when I send this to you and I enjoy watching your videos I learned quite a bit. Thank you Thomas Bradley

[@matthewegan2376]

Wish I knew that about compressing the shock. I ended up grinding the rubber down.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Keep watching for more tips on how to properly rebuild these old Willys vehicles.

[@olfd1996]

Your steering gear lube looks great for use on my old tractors steering box. Are you still selling this product, if so I would like to get some.

[@willy2192]

Great stuff man! Keep it up

[@metalshaperJeep]

Thanks for the comment, keep watching as there are many more videos coming.

[@carldunbar678]

Thanks for steering gear video. How can I get the your oil for the Ross gear box ?

[@senior4546]

cant wait to begin my wagon....!!!!

[@bobharper7102]

Getting ready to restore my M38A1 steering system. Is your worm gear lube still available? Thanks!

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] and I can send you a current list.

[@Love2FlyKAP]

I was hoping you would show the assembly of all the parts into the drag link not just placing them on the bench. Manual states turn to tight on the ball then then back off 1/2 turn front and 1 full turn steer box ends. Steering box lube per manual should be 80w140 gear oil, no special lube needed.

[@metalshaperJeep]

good luck with the 80w-140, it will disintegrate your steering box bushings in a very short time, and may leak out the seal quickly as well.

[@jonathanshaw2860]

i am rebuilding a 48 cj2 n would love to know what i can mix to get the same viscosity

[@berettajeep]

So how do I get this steering box lube? I need to swap mine out, ( One of the previous owners of this box put a zerk on it. ) Keep up the great work!

[@metalshaperJeep]

you can contact me directly at [e-mail] to buy some lube.

[@aboyandhisdog]

What is the best way to remove all the old steering lube? Do I have to pull the side cover off? Do I have to remove the fender? (sorry, I'm not a great mechanic, but I sure am loving all these videos)

[@metalshaperJeep]

yes, the best way to remove lube and give a cleaning is by removing the side cover. Pull out all the old grease or lube and give it a cleaning with some solvent. Get it as clean as you can before adding new fluid.

[@aboyandhisdog]

Thanks, Brian. Also, I've not been able to find exactly how tight to adjust the main bell crank bolt. Do I just tighten it tight and then tighten the "pincer bolt"? Or is there a specific torque to put on it?

[@metalshaperJeep]

I tighten them and use red loctite on the threads. Often times the nut is a locknut but I am not sure exactly what you have. Should be tightened for the size thread that it is and then install the cross bolt also with loctite on it.

[@robertgentry9742]

In one of your videos you said you sell the correct lube for these old Willyss jeeps. I have a 52 M38A1 and my friend has a 51 cj3b. how do we order the lube from you? We need lube for trans, transfer case and diffs. Probably steering gear as well

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a list with ordering instructions. Brian

[@kenkopystecky5913]

great video I would to get more info on buying that steering gear lube.

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact met at [e-mail] Brian

[@DouglasHeatwole]

I would like to purchase your steering box lubricant for a 55 CJ5 that I have just rebuilt.

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] and I can send you a lube list and ordering information

[@edstransitscott9186]

Brian, will the Miller c-748. Work for pinion seal on Dana 44. Like the Miller w-251 seal puller

[@metalshaperJeep]

I have never tried the miller c-748 but I have seen them in the past and they are much larger than the 251 that was designed to remove the seals on willys jeep vehicles. Best to find the correct tool to do the job. Brian

[@rgm1869]

How do I get some of your steering lube? Also do you have a video of how to run the horn wiring down the worm and connect it inside the steering gear box?

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I will email you a list of lubricants and how to order. Brian

[@joshkennedy2604]

Would like to buy some oil for steering box

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] and I can send you a list and ordering instructions

[@michaelclement3112]

Need to retread the top of the steering column. Do you know the pitch or size?

[@metalshaperJeep]

should be 13/16-20 but you didn't specify which vehicle you are working on so check it carefully first.

[@adamj.1645]

3:16 - "anything is a hammer when you need a hammer"

[@terrancepadilla7217]

Hello Brian, do you have video on removal of the the oil pump cj3a. I haven't been able to find. I need to know what to look out for timing etc. Thank you.

[@metalshaperJeep]

No video on that just yet but will make one when assembling my next engine. If you need some help with it email me directly at [e-mail] and I can walk you thru it. Brian

[@leftcoast9261]

So, how do I go about getting a bottle of steering box lube?

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a list and how to order.

[@NUCKINFUTSUT]

PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH THE STEERING BOX LUBE AND FRONT KNUCKLE GREASE IS THANKS

[@weldonclinard9920]

How can I get some of the steering gear lube?

[@richardbarella3798]

I would like to get some steering gear lube.

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a price list of the lubricants I offer

[@williambarrett8739]

i'm interested in your gear box lube for an fj 40, but how do I get the old gresse out of the gear boxl?

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] Brian

[@juergenzimmermann3942]

Can't find the Adresse to order the steering lube.

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] and I can help you.

[@jasonwarren213]

Where can I get the oil Please.

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a list

[@mr.v7904]

im having a really hard time getting that fill plug out..... any suggestions? its 5/16 right?

[@bearsrodshop7067]

I use Iodine to free up stubborn threads, and stuck piston rings, try it, Bear

[@senior4546]

i know this is not a forum..lol. but hey does anyone know why my wagon is a '59 flat windshield but can not find the glass as they only seem to sell split glass for my year and model..why is that??..(pic on profile)

[@donnygarcia1936]

I need the steering box lube

[@DrPatrickKrupka]

How do i get the steering gear lube?

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] Brian

[@collegebaseball1560]

Where can I buy your recommended steering box fluid?

[@metalshaperJeep]

I sell direct, contact me at [e-mail] to order.

[@johnnesbitt5012]

@@metalshaperJeep I like to buy fluid, for my old Willy's

[@JB-be7yr]

I need some 1000 W

[@metalshaperJeep]

In stock and ready to ship. contact me at [e-mail] I sell direct to customers Brian

[@BrianMyers7]

what do you call the tool for the drag link nut?

[@metalshaperJeep]

it is called a drag link socket bit. You should be able to find them online if you need one. MSC, Sears, Zoro etc... all carry them.

[@joefaherty2682]

How do I order the lube? Thanks!

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a list and ordering information. Brian

[@richardperez9314]

Hi, I would like to buy your steering lube.

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me at [e-mail] and I can send you a list and ordering instructions.

[@f18horse]

I'd like to buy some of your steering box lube. Would you send me a link or your contact info?

[@metalshaperJeep]

contact me directly at [e-mail] and I can send you a list of lubricants and ordering instructions. Brian