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John L
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Front spring perches

Post by John L » Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:50 pm

I installing the front axle again after I had it straightened out .How do I identify a left from a right front spring perch? Is there a difference?


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Re: Front spring perches

Post by speedytinc » Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:14 pm

John L wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:50 pm
I installing the front axle again after I had it straightened out .How do I identify a left from a right front spring perch? Is there a difference?
There is a difference. When installed properly the axle rakes back around 6 degrees@ the top with the perch bushings horizontal.


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Re: Front spring perches

Post by John kuehn » Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:30 pm

Go to Lang’s web site and take a look at the right and left spring perches. That will show you the angle of the left and right perches. You can use the pics as a guide.


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Re: Front spring perches

Post by KBurket » Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:41 pm

The boss on the elbow of the perch goes to the rear.
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Re: Front spring perches

Post by DanTreace » Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:54 pm

This illustration shows the boss lug, with is used for lathe turning, that boss must be to the rear of the axle.

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Re: Front spring perches

Post by Altair » Tue Oct 19, 2021 2:09 am

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The left front perch is odd numbered 3819 and right is even 3818. On a Model T all odd numbers are left and even numbers are right where there is a left and right part.

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Re: Front spring perches

Post by Steve Jelf » Tue Oct 19, 2021 1:51 pm

I'll take another whack at this dead horse. :)

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The arrow points to the part that goes toward the rear of the car.
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