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TBone69 · 10-19-2014, 03:52 PM

Hey Folks,

Got some time in the garage today and working on reassembling the front axle and wishbone. I have two used perch bolts that are in good shape or seem to be but one drops right in to the axle the other seems like it needs to be press fit.

Drop in Perch Bolt diameter measures out at .667 and the one that needs some coaxing to get in measures in at .682.

This is my first time reassembling an A front end which one is correct?

I have a feeling its the one that needs pressing in which means I will need another perch bolt.

Thanks
Tom

10-19-2014, 03:52 PM	#1
TBone69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 117	Perch Bolt Diameter? Drop in or Press in? Hey Folks, Got some time in the garage today and working on reassembling the front axle and wishbone. I have two used perch bolts that are in good shape or seem to be but one drops right in to the axle the other seems like it needs to be press fit. Drop in Perch Bolt diameter measures out at .667 and the one that needs some coaxing to get in measures in at .682. This is my first time reassembling an A front end which one is correct? I have a feeling its the one that needs pressing in which means I will need another perch bolt. Thanks Tom