The hub shown in the post 14 photo is the light axle set up that uses bicycle cup and cone type wheel bearings. This axle is lighter in construction and uses smaller diameter king pins than the heavier axle used on the truck in post 15. The heavier axle has barrel type roller bearings.
I don't know why they persisted in using the lighter front axle under these trucks which were rated at 3 ton in civvy life and often used on poor roads.
Also, you would think that the installation of a two speed diff would indicate your truck was not intended for light work thus worthy of a heavy front axle.
Andrew H mentioned the steering box support bracket. Does your truck have that?
Moulded (non wood) steering wheel and civilian type instrument panel seem to have persisted well into the production of these trucks.
David
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Last edited by motto; 27-01-19 at 00:50.
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