Grease protector needed

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   I have a '43 GPW that was retrofitted in it's distant past with CJ-2A axles.  Though I restored it over 20 years ago I have never been into the brakes until a couple weeks ago.  I drive my GPW extensively so I decided to replace the entire brake system front to rear.  When I pulled the hubs off the rear axle I discovered the brake grease protector was missing from the right side.  I was wondering if anyone would either have one they would sell or knew where I could find one?
Due to the CJ2 axles my GPW/MB manuals have been of little use in this endeavor.  But someone suggested I check out this site and it has turned out to be very helpful in answering any questions that have materialized.  So a big thanks to everyone here!

John Davidson
'43 GPW
'52 M-37 & M101 trailer
'59 L-19 Birddog

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av8r Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 Aug. 2014 Location: Crestwood, KY Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote av8r Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Grease protector needed Posted: 01 Aug. 2014 at 5:11am
	I have a '43 GPW that was retrofitted in it's distant past with CJ-2A axles. Though I restored it over 20 years ago I have never been into the brakes until a couple weeks ago. I drive my GPW extensively so I decided to replace the entire brake system front to rear. When I pulled the hubs off the rear axle I discovered the brake grease protector was missing from the right side. I was wondering if anyone would either have one they would sell or knew where I could find one? Due to the CJ2 axles my GPW/MB manuals have been of little use in this endeavor. But someone suggested I check out this site and it has turned out to be very helpful in answering any questions that have materialized. So a big thanks to everyone here! John Davidson '43 GPW '52 M-37 & M101 trailer '59 L-19 Birddog

Rus Curtis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25 Mar. 2010 Location: Alabama Status: Offline Points: 1733	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rus Curtis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Aug. 2014 at 3:52pm
	John, Since you have civvie axles, having a Service Manual that covers CJ's is not a bad idea. If no one here has a spare, I'd suggest contacting Harry Sheets as he deals with original parts and may have those grease retainers. http://www.midwestwillys.com/
	Rus Curtis Alabama 1954 CJ3B Bantam T3-C

Wally P Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 03 July 2008 Status: Offline Points: 418	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wally P Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug. 2014 at 1:13pm
	John, We may have what you're looking for, but need a better description of that part. Shoot us a PM. My best, Wally TONKA JEEP LIMITED Minneapolis sales@tonkajeepltd.com tonkajeepltd.com

ralf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Sponsor Member x 2 Joined: 06 May 2008 Location: Fayetteville WV Status: Offline Points: 4861	Post Options Post Reply Quote ralf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug. 2014 at 3:09am
	Vern has the answer! I will find the link but it disappears from time to time. http://www.vernco.com/RearAxle2/ Edited by ralf - 04 Aug. 2014 at 3:31am
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av8r Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 Aug. 2014 Location: Crestwood, KY Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote av8r Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug. 2014 at 10:01pm
	Just wanted to thank everyone for the replies, both on the forum and via PM. I now have the grease protector ordered and on the way. Looks like I'm also going to have to replace the passenger side rear axle shaft due to some mangled axle nut threads, but I have all the parts for that ordered as well. I think the vernco like will prove quite helpful when I get started on that. I think the suggestion to get a copy of the CJ-2 manual is a good one and I will be following up on that as well. I'm sure Ill be back with more questions down the road. Thanks again. John Davidson