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jstrez5 · 04-15-2023, 08:09 AM

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 · 04-15-2023, 09:42 AM

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 · 04-15-2023, 10:39 AM

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 · 04-15-2023, 11:16 AM

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 · 04-18-2023, 12:28 PM

Heat has always been my go to option.

cas3 · 04-18-2023, 05:12 PM

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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.

04-15-2023, 08:09 AM	#1
jstrez5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: PA Posts: 263	1939 ford spring Perch 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.

04-15-2023, 09:42 AM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,078	Re: 1939 ford spring Perch 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. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

04-15-2023, 10:39 AM	#3
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,581	Re: 1939 ford spring Perch 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.

04-15-2023, 11:16 AM	#4
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,010	Re: 1939 ford spring Perch 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 __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

04-18-2023, 12:28 PM	#5
srfnken Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 10	Re: 1939 ford spring Perch Heat has always been my go to option.

04-18-2023, 05:12 PM	#6
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,617	Re: 1939 ford spring Perch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.