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Kube · 04-19-2023, 09:31 AM

Jim,
They must be pressed in as they are designed with an interference fit.
Some guys grind the outer shell down to fit the perch easily. That defeats the purpose of installing new pins. These pins are responsible for providing the torsional twist required to bring the car back to level.

I have seen just recently a guy on the Bar that made a tool to press these in. Perhaps you can search that out?
Otherwise, KR Wilson made a tool specifically for this task. Perhaps someone close to you has one to lend?

04-19-2023, 09:31 AM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,073	Re: 1939 ford shackles Jim, They must be pressed in as they are designed with an interference fit. Some guys grind the outer shell down to fit the perch easily. That defeats the purpose of installing new pins. These pins are responsible for providing the torsional twist required to bring the car back to level. I have seen just recently a guy on the Bar that made a tool to press these in. Perhaps you can search that out? Otherwise, KR Wilson made a tool specifically for this task. Perhaps someone close to you has one to lend? __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".