Propeller Shaft Guards

Metal guards for the drive shafts were introduced, as shown by the service bulletins below, in mid-1946. They remained an available option, as indicated by this item from the reproduction Special Equipment Catalog 1957-1958.

From the reproduction Special Equipment Catalog 1957-1959

Service Bulletin 778

Service Bulletin 780

Installation Instructions

Scott Sperling sent us photos of the installation instructions.

Todd Paisley found these instructions, indicating the guards were available for the CJ-5, CJ-6, and the FC-150

Bill Reiss posted these pictures of a NOS kit.

Scott’s Demo Jeep Shaft Guard Installation

Scott uses his “body-off” CJ2a to demonstrate how the various Farm Jeep components work. He has added a set of shaft guards, painted bright yellow inside to make them easily visible to onlookers. Scott has sent us several pictures that illustrate the installation.

Original front axle piece

Original rear axle piece

Original real axle strap

Front axle bracket – complete

Front axle guard – complete

Front axle wire clamp

Rear at axle attachment – complete

Rear at axle attachment – complete

Rear at axle strap -complete

Rear at brake drum – complete

Rear – complete

Rear shield mounts – complete

Rear shield top

Transfer case shield bracket – complete

Transfer case shield – complete

Transfer case shield mount – complete