Best way to move leaf spring perches? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chipotledude05 · 01-28-2005, 04:59 PM

Never done this before...do you reuse the old ones, or where do you get new ones?

**Yukon Jack** · 01-28-2005, 06:13 PM

If you have access to a plasma cutter you can probably salvage the old ones. If they are the cast type, probably can't cut them off clean enough to reuse.

If they are not cast, patience and a grinder will get the old ones off.

I had to remove the spring perches on a 78 K20 axle to fit my 70 K5. I had a buddy remove the old with his plasma cutter when I finally gave up with my grinder. Had him also cut me some new spring perches - it's good to have a friend with a plasma cutter!

chipotledude05 · 01-28-2005, 07:00 PM

Can you buy new ones, or how do you make new ones? Unfortunately, i don't have access to a plasma cutter at the moment.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-28-2005, 08:55 PM

Here's a local guy to me that sells them $15 a pair. www.shakerbuilt.com

GreenMystChevy · 01-31-2005, 03:37 PM

Get a cut-off wheel for your grinder and cut them out that way. Then switch to the grinding wheel and grind the rest of it off. A few wheels, a face shield, ear plugs and a whole lot of patience gets the job done. You can get new ones from the company JIMs70GMC suggested or I think even your local 4WheelParts has some. Have fun!

chipotledude05 · 01-31-2005, 03:52 PM

I have the grinder and all the wheels I need. I'm probably going to buy a set from Tim at ShakerBuilt this evening. Thanks for the help guys. Oh, when I go to install the new perches, I know I need to set the pinion angle first. My truck is a stock '61 4x4 with no lift, short wide box with the t-221 divorced tcase. I never thought to check the angle of the original axle. I still have it, so would it be easiest to just roll that one back under, then set the new one and weld it up? Sorry for all the questions...just want to get this right the first time.

Thanks,
Matt

hugger67 · 02-01-2005, 03:53 PM

sound dumb but you can get them at a local chrysler jeep or dodge dealer in the mopar performance catalog i work at one and that is what i always use there pretty cheap too under $15 i think i can get a part number tomarrow if you want

Prerunner1982 · 02-01-2005, 04:10 PM

chipolte... where are you located and do you have any pics of your 61..

my father has a 65 k10, 283 vette engine, SM420 and T-221.. 3.73 with posi rear, GREAT set up for towing.. he uses it weekly to tow 2.5tons of water..still starts off in 2nd gear...

chipotledude05 · 02-01-2005, 10:02 PM

I'm just east of Dallas. Currently the apache is a bare frame on jack stands. I'll have to get my pictures resized first so I can post them. But, I'm nearly ready to put the frame back together.

Matt

01-28-2005, 04:59 PM	#1
chipotledude05 Strategery Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 63	Best way to move leaf spring perches? Never done this before...do you reuse the old ones, or where do you get new ones?

01-28-2005, 06:13 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	If you have access to a plasma cutter you can probably salvage the old ones. If they are the cast type, probably can't cut them off clean enough to reuse. If they are not cast, patience and a grinder will get the old ones off. I had to remove the spring perches on a 78 K20 axle to fit my 70 K5. I had a buddy remove the old with his plasma cutter when I finally gave up with my grinder. Had him also cut me some new spring perches - it's good to have a friend with a plasma cutter! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-28-2005, 08:55 PM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Here's a local guy to me that sells them $15 a pair. www.shakerbuilt.com __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-31-2005, 03:37 PM	#5
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Get a cut-off wheel for your grinder and cut them out that way. Then switch to the grinding wheel and grind the rest of it off. A few wheels, a face shield, ear plugs and a whole lot of patience gets the job done. You can get new ones from the company JIMs70GMC suggested or I think even your local 4WheelParts has some. Have fun! __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

02-01-2005, 04:10 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	chipolte... where are you located and do you have any pics of your 61.. my father has a 65 k10, 283 vette engine, SM420 and T-221.. 3.73 with posi rear, GREAT set up for towing.. he uses it weekly to tow 2.5tons of water..still starts off in 2nd gear... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 02-01-2005 at 04:12 PM.

01-28-2005, 07:00 PM	#3
chipotledude05 Strategery Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 63	Can you buy new ones, or how do you make new ones? Unfortunately, i don't have access to a plasma cutter at the moment.

01-31-2005, 03:52 PM	#6
chipotledude05 Strategery Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 63	I have the grinder and all the wheels I need. I'm probably going to buy a set from Tim at ShakerBuilt this evening. Thanks for the help guys. Oh, when I go to install the new perches, I know I need to set the pinion angle first. My truck is a stock '61 4x4 with no lift, short wide box with the t-221 divorced tcase. I never thought to check the angle of the original axle. I still have it, so would it be easiest to just roll that one back under, then set the new one and weld it up? Sorry for all the questions...just want to get this right the first time. Thanks, Matt

02-01-2005, 03:53 PM	#7
hugger67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 67	sound dumb but you can get them at a local chrysler jeep or dodge dealer in the mopar performance catalog i work at one and that is what i always use there pretty cheap too under $15 i think i can get a part number tomarrow if you want

02-01-2005, 10:02 PM	#9
chipotledude05 Strategery Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 63	I'm just east of Dallas. Currently the apache is a bare frame on jack stands. I'll have to get my pictures resized first so I can post them. But, I'm nearly ready to put the frame back together. Matt



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