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Lawrie · 01-12-2025, 12:02 AM

I see from my green bible that the 40-3030 perch is listed as fitting passenger cars 32-34,
But. in B/Drakes they only list it as fitting a 32
My question, is ,are they the same.
Thanks Lawrie

Lawrie · 01-12-2025, 12:10 AM

Well, I used the search function, looks like they are the same except for the embossed B in the part number.
Is this right.
Lawrie

Brian · 01-12-2025, 03:04 AM

Probably, to my way of thinking, 32-34 front ends are identical, apart from the 'famed' 32 'heavy axle' and 32 wishbone.

DavidG · 01-12-2025, 06:44 AM

The '33-'34 passenger car/commercial vehicle spring perches are not the same as their '32 counterpart. On the the '33-34 version, the spring shackle bore is about 1/8" higher on the perch pin. If mixed with a '32 pin, the front end will end up slightly lop sided.

Terry,OH · 01-12-2025, 06:48 AM

Comparing one of each side by side the difference appears to be very minor. The 32 can be used on the 33-34 in pairs.

Lawrie · 01-12-2025, 02:37 PM

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Thank you for the info.
Lawrie

itslow · 01-13-2025, 09:24 AM

The later 40* perch would have been a service replacement for the B* perch. You'll want to use it in pairs as noted by David, though.

01-12-2025, 12:02 AM	#1
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,529	spring perch I see from my green bible that the 40-3030 perch is listed as fitting passenger cars 32-34, But. in B/Drakes they only list it as fitting a 32 My question, is ,are they the same. Thanks Lawrie

01-12-2025, 12:10 AM	#2
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,529	Re: spring perch Well, I used the search function, looks like they are the same except for the embossed B in the part number. Is this right. Lawrie

01-12-2025, 03:04 AM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,998	Re: spring perch Probably, to my way of thinking, 32-34 front ends are identical, apart from the 'famed' 32 'heavy axle' and 32 wishbone. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

01-12-2025, 06:44 AM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: spring perch The '33-'34 passenger car/commercial vehicle spring perches are not the same as their '32 counterpart. On the the '33-34 version, the spring shackle bore is about 1/8" higher on the perch pin. If mixed with a '32 pin, the front end will end up slightly lop sided.

01-12-2025, 06:48 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,186	Re: spring perch Comparing one of each side by side the difference appears to be very minor. The 32 can be used on the 33-34 in pairs.

01-12-2025, 02:37 PM	#6
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,529	Re: spring perch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you for the info. Lawrie

01-13-2025, 09:24 AM	#7
itslow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 773	Re: spring perch The later 40* perch would have been a service replacement for the B* perch. You'll want to use it in pairs as noted by David, though. __________________ Mike Wanted: - '32-34 Open Cab Pickup (RPU) parts and documents/articles/info - ARDUN parts