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deuce_roadster · 03-02-2013, 11:21 AM

Unless the perch bolts are so loose they rattle, you will need to do this in a press. I have a 25 ton press and most of those I have done let go at about 17 tons on the gauge. I always put a hardened nut on flush with the end of the perch to push against. Do NOT hammer on it, all you will do is mushroom the end and you will end up drilling or milling it out.

03-02-2013, 11:21 AM	#7
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,820	Re: Front Axle 39 ? Unless the perch bolts are so loose they rattle, you will need to do this in a press. I have a 25 ton press and most of those I have done let go at about 17 tons on the gauge. I always put a hardened nut on flush with the end of the perch to push against. Do NOT hammer on it, all you will do is mushroom the end and you will end up drilling or milling it out.