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Is this the correct steering column bracket for an M38? I've noticed a two-piece bracket on the CJ2A and MB. This is a picture of my Jeep before I started working on it. Is is correct to have some sort of padding wrapped around the column between the bracket and dash?

Thank you,

Dave

Standard webbing is used around the mast jacket. I think it is 1 1/4" wide. You can look it up in the parts manual. Same goes for the 2 brackets.

Hi Dave,
Your clamp looks the same as my M38, which I believe is correct. Pretty sure the 2-piece clamp is CJ as you said. Here’s a thread about the topic that talks about the column clamp and webbing, but also mentions shims and other steering column mounting issues you might be interested in:

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... im&start=0

MWM has the column clamp welting in stock here: https://store.midwestmilitary.com/produ ... 75347w.htm

Most any military cotton canvas web belt is the same thing as the column welting (1-1/4 inch wide). You could buy one of these, trim a few inches off to fit your waist, use it under your column clamp, and still have a belt to hold up your trousers! If you want something that won't hold water I think they make them in nylon O.D. as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Army-Cotton-Canv ... X340I?th=1

Good luck!

Referring to ORG 9 SNL G740, Group 1401 Steering controls, pg 262 we see: WO-A1277 - BUSHING, webbing 5 lg 1 1/2 wide 1/8 thk (jacket support clamp).

Very cool. I'll read through the other post.

Thank you.