Cracked Spring Perch

[bdarensb]

Installing a 4" Tuff Country Lift on my 1972 K10. I noticed the driver side spring perch on the front axle was cracked front and rear on the vertical face that runs parallel with the axle. Didn't notice the crack before I started the install and couldn't see it in any of my before pics. The picture is from before the cracks, so I penciled in where the crack is with red. Anybody ever seen this before? Will post pics of the damage later today.

 

[Greg72]

I've seen that before.

The factory perches are just stamped parts so they are just hollow under there.

You can probably weld it and reinforce it a bit, or just replace it with a beefy aftermarket perch.

-G

 

[bdarensb]

More pics

 

[ashman]

hmmm, looks like it's cracked to me.

 

[NorCal69]

Yep, I think that Ash is correct. It looks done broked..

Time to call Kert.

 

[tp85]

puttin new springs on over the next few months. what is the spec'd torque on the u-bolts front & rear?

 

[bdarensb]

Tuff Country instructions:

"install (2) new 5/8” x 2 3/4” x 8 3/8 square U-bolts into the stock location and secure using the new 5/8” high nuts and washers. Torque to 130 ft lbs."

 

[Greg72]

Tuff Country instructions:

"install (2) new 5/8” x 2 3/4” x 8 3/8 square U-bolts into the stock location and secure using the new 5/8” high nuts and washers. Torque to 130 ft lbs."

Step 2: Go to doctor for treatment of hernia once 130Lb/ft is achieved.


-G

 

[dremu]

Step 2: Go to doctor for treatment of hernia once 130Lb/ft is achieved.


-G

Step 3: Get thee a big honkin cheater pipe. I use the handle from my old floor jack.

Also a 3/4" breaker bar, as 1/2" breaker bars can be bent, hypothetically speaking.

-- A