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- Terra Firma
I need a pair of spring perches to weld onto a Dana 35. Mopar Performance Catalog has them but only for a 3" axle. The Dana 35 tubes are smaller. Anybody got a source for perches sized to fit the D35?
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Source for leaf spring perches?
- Thread starter Eagle
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1986xj
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- Smithsburg, Maryland
http://warriorproducts.com/
Mike B.
Mike B.
Mark WNC
NAXJA Member # 481
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- Western NC
Try M.O.R.E., thats where I got mine for the exploder axle.
Rawbrown
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- Encinitas, CA
rubicon express has there anti-wrap perches. about 30$ a set. I put them on every axle I build. they give about 1/2" of lift also...
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- Terra Firma
1986xj said:
They don't specify an axle tube diameter. Most others are 3", which is too big. Doesn't look like these will work. Thanks.
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- Terra Firma
Mark WNC said:
Yes, they have a set sized for the D35 -- for $45/pair. Why are theirs $45 when Mopar Performance pads (wrong size, though) are $10/pair? I can't afford to spend $45 for a $10 pair of perches.
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- Indiana-Missouri
eagle.....
you can go ahead and use a perch made for a 3" tube.....
its quite alright, you still need to weld them, and the "saddle" fit will be plenty.....
trust me...
you can go ahead and use a perch made for a 3" tube.....
its quite alright, you still need to weld them, and the "saddle" fit will be plenty.....
trust me...
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- Terra Firma
Rawbrown said:
Don't want or need anti-wrap, and this is for an MJ so that would be a 1/2" drop, not a 1/2" lift. And their OEM-type are described as Mopar style, which means they are sized for a 3" tube. They don't say what size tube the others are sized for. Thanks, but not helpful.
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- Terra Firma
Any other suggestions? Anyone? Stock spring perches have to exist, don't they?
(No, not available through DCX -- Talked to my parts guru today.)
(No, not available through DCX -- Talked to my parts guru today.)
BrettM
NAXJA Forum User
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- michifornia
get the perches for 3" tubes and weld them on, they'll be fine. if it's that big a deal, just spend 5 minutes with a grinder to decrease the radius.
i make all my perches out of box tube, it's cheap and easy
i make all my perches out of box tube, it's cheap and easy
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- Indiana-Missouri
mad maXJ said:
yeah, I was trying to tell him that, but the only threads of mine he pays attention to are the ones he wants to delete.
unless............
UNLESS EAGLE HAS ME ON HIS IGNORE LIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eagle???????
can you read me?
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- Terra Firma
Beezil said:yeah, I was trying to tell him that, but the only threads of mine he pays attention to are the ones he wants to delete.
unless............
UNLESS EAGLE HAS ME ON HIS IGNORE LIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eagle???????
can you read me?
What's an ignore list?
I can't read you, Beezil, I'm too busy ignoring you.
I'm not a welder. Looks to me like at the outer ends if I use the 3" size perches from Mopar I'll have about a 1/8" gap to make up. Can that big a gap be filled in with weld material?
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- Terra Firma
Beezil said:
Like any sane human being, I want to delete all of your posts. Instead of harrassing me, you should be congratulating me on my incredible displays of self-restraint. :cheers:
BajaXJ92
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- Prescott, AZ
Eagle said:
Are you serious? :scared:
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- Terra Firma
BajaCherokee92 said:
Of course I'm serious. I told you -- I'm not a welder.
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- NC Sandhills
I like MORE pads better than RE pads, but had no real issues with the RE
I've heard most any place that sells trailer stuff has spring pads for most any axle diameter, but a good welder can work with what ya bring.
I've heard most any place that sells trailer stuff has spring pads for most any axle diameter, but a good welder can work with what ya bring.
jmop
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- Salem, Oregon
Eagle said:
Do you have a torch? I used some 2.5" box tube for my leaf perches and the u-bolt as a guide. It also allows me to get a little lift or not.
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- Indiana-Missouri
Eagle said:
absolutly.....
you'll be fine......
if the 3" perches are the only ones you can find easily, then my all means, grab them.
the perch will touch the tube from the midpoint, and the gap will widen from a wee sliver to an eigth toward the ends, but there really is no "gap" to fill, if the welder starts at the midpoint and works toward the ends, the bead will flow against the bead, and into the minimal space. welding the backside of the previous weld will be very easy.....NO gap what-so-ever.
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- Terra Firma
Beezil said:
That's what I was hoping. Thanks. Of course, the welder will be me -- this will be my first attempt with my new toy, so I have my fingers crossed.
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- Terra Firma
Just ordered them from the dealer. The Performance Catalog shows a pair, and the parts listing says "kit," so I'm hoping it's a pair. The price is SOOOOO low, though, that I won't even post it here. Even if it's per each, it's less than half what the "name" 4x4 suppliers are getting. If it is per pair, as we think it is, it's amazing.
Anyone who needs these things, call your local dealer and get a price on part number P4120074.
Anyone who needs these things, call your local dealer and get a price on part number P4120074.
