M38 front seat bottom seat spring style

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:19 am

Hi-

Is there a difference in bottom seat springs for the M38 and CJ3A?

I want to make sure to get the right springs to be consistent with a motor pool class restoration.

Thanks-

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:41 pm

If it helps any, my M38 bottom seat springs (fronts) are about 4".
The Beachwood canvas site states 5" for their cushions (take into account about 1" of horsehair and 4" springs are about right).

Beachwood state 5" for the CJ3A front seat cushions on page 3 here:
https://www.beachwoodcanvas.com/images/ ... 046-58.pdf

Maybe someone with a CJ3A can confirm either the spring height or seat cover height?

For reference, here's a photo of the M38 style:

Post by **wesk** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:47 pm

Bob W. does not list it as one of the differences in his list at:
http://www.cj3apage.com/index/m38.htm

However the parts lists show them as different:
M38 = 671960
CJ3A = 663558

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:40 pm

Thanks for the info. Interesting picture with the top frame around the springs with the extended piece hanging off of the right side. This info will help me get going in the right direction.

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 12:14 am

the extended piece hanging off of the right side

Just to clarify, that extended piece is at the back of the seat when fitted to the jeep (i.e. the "cheek" end, not the "knee" end

).

I edited the picture to suit.