M38 A1 Parachute spools

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M38 A1 Parachute spools

Post by BJB48 » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:51 am

Pretty new to my '53 M38-A1 and was looking on one of the parts sites and found the reference to the U-shaped brackets on the front bumper identified as parachute spools. Apparently they are to have a roller on the through pin. I assumed that these were just for pulling, towing or loading on a ship,etc. Would someone be so kind as to explain how these were used and why they are called parachute spools?
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Re: M38 A1 Parachute spools

Post by Joe Gopan » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:21 am

The M-38/M-38A1 Jeeps have factory installed Front and Rear lifting hook brackets with lifting shackles. I believe you will find the Parachute Spools are part of the rigging when the Jeeps are prepared for air drop.
I have some TM's on preparing Jeeps for airdrop, will put it on the bottom of my "to do" list. :wink: .
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