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LSGUN · 07-19-2012, 11:04 AM

Has anyone used the repro original style perch pins? Mine are pretty wallowed and thought I'd give them a try.

Tom Wesenberg · 07-19-2012, 11:39 AM

Yes, I used a pair for a customer and had to modify them for use. I don't recall exactly what I did as this was some years ago, but I think the round shoulder by the shock link ball was too thick, and I had to grind it away some.

LSGUN · 07-19-2012, 07:33 PM

Doesn't sound like too much of a headache. Anyone else have experience with these?

columbiA · 07-20-2012, 12:30 AM

When I compared a repro perch with a NOS one I have,the repro has a bulkier look to it.

Aerocraft · 07-20-2012, 07:43 AM

I bought a new repo pair from a supplier in southern Ohio and installed them on my Coupe. During the first right turn I heard a "pop" and lost some of my steering. I discovered that one perch had sheared off at the axle. It turned out that they both were cast, not forged. Bratton's supplied a forged set and I have 50K on them without a problem. The Bratton's parts fit perfectly. Gar Williams

LSGUN · 07-20-2012, 05:54 PM

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I'm glad you chimed in Gar, I'll look into the perches from Bratton's.

07-19-2012, 11:04 AM	#1
LSGUN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TX Posts: 252	New perch pins Has anyone used the repro original style perch pins? Mine are pretty wallowed and thought I'd give them a try.

07-19-2012, 11:39 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: New perch pins Yes, I used a pair for a customer and had to modify them for use. I don't recall exactly what I did as this was some years ago, but I think the round shoulder by the shock link ball was too thick, and I had to grind it away some.

07-19-2012, 07:33 PM	#3
LSGUN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: New perch pins Doesn't sound like too much of a headache. Anyone else have experience with these?

07-20-2012, 12:30 AM	#4
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: New perch pins When I compared a repro perch with a NOS one I have,the repro has a bulkier look to it.

07-20-2012, 07:43 AM	#5
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: New perch pins I bought a new repo pair from a supplier in southern Ohio and installed them on my Coupe. During the first right turn I heard a "pop" and lost some of my steering. I discovered that one perch had sheared off at the axle. It turned out that they both were cast, not forged. Bratton's supplied a forged set and I have 50K on them without a problem. The Bratton's parts fit perfectly. Gar Williams

07-20-2012, 05:54 PM	#6
LSGUN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: New perch pins Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm glad you chimed in Gar, I'll look into the perches from Bratton's.