Interchangeability Rzeppa Axles for Dana 25

[Jeff_Lee]

I see many complete Rzeppa axle, and inner and outer shaft parts being sold online. They are sometimes labeled as WWII MB/GPW parts, and sometimes as for the M38 and M38 A1.

The only physical difference I see is the spindle shaft end is threaded for a nut (Early Dana 25), or not. I also note that there are versions of Rzeppa axles for the Wagon and Truck that are a different length.

Are the components, other than the threaded spindle shafts, the same for other parts? For example, I see "WWII Rzeppa joint rebuild kits" advertised. Are these earlier parts kits compatible with the later Rzeppa joints used on the M38? Are all MB/M38 axles all 10 spline?

Any guidance, or pitfalls, here appreciated. Thanks, Jeff

[wesk]

The safest path to follow is the written gospel found in each model jeeps parts manual. Yes, it will eat up a bit of your clock researching the final answer to a certain kit you may wish to use but it beats doing the job twice.