1939 ford spring Perch

[jstrez5]

Hi all!

I am having a problem removing the front shackle out of the spring perch, I’ve tried drilling and hammering it out to no avail. I was wondering would I do any harm to the spring perch by heating it up? Would it weaken the spring perch?

Much appreciated!

Jim S.

 

[Kube]

Usually removing them from the spring is easy.

I'd suggest you put a hacksaw blade in there and cut through what remains of the perch pin shell. Once you've slit that shell, use a curved tip cold chisel and peal it away.

I would not heat a spring.

 

[Krylon32]

I've used heat many times on the perch with no problems. Heat must be used in a wishbone splitting installation. Oops can't talk about doing that on this forum.

 

[cadillac512]

Heating the perch is no problem. It will help with driving out the center pin and you can then use a hacksaw blade to cut through the remaining outer shell. Kind of a nasty job.

As Kube said...not advisable for the spring itself, just the perch end of the wishbone.


Terry

 

[srfnken]

Heat has always been my go to option.

 

[cas3]

I cut the outer shell with a torch. Its thin, pre heats fast, pull the trigger and move quick. Only takes a few seconds, not going to hurt the spring. I also use the torch to get the pin out. Heat the pin, wiggle with vice grips until you get it out. burn/chip the rubber junk out.