Which Spring Perch?

Todd Bailey · 09-27-2007, 01:09 PM

For a 12 bolt rearend:

When running the Calvert Split-Leaf springs, which spring perch is required or preferred? The mono leaf or multi leaf ?

Thanks

bob gonier · 09-27-2007, 05:59 PM

Good question....... I use the "mopar" style perches on mine but I would assume a factory mono leaf perch would be the best bet. I think a multi leaf perch is too deep and would reaquire a shim of sorts. The split mono's are not as tall as the factory multi's but taller than a factory mono.

Make any sense ????

Now I'm confused ????

bob

Todd Bailey · 09-27-2007, 06:48 PM

Bob,

That is precisely what prompted me to ask this question!!! I would think (which is usually dangerous for me to do) that the mono-leaf perch is too shallow since the split-leaf is basically two leaves stacked upon one another. I e-mailed Calvert Racing but have yet to receive a response.

There is a lot of brain-trust out there so hopefully someone can shed some more light on this.
Anyone?

denny harvey · 09-27-2007, 07:31 PM

i just put the calvert split leaf springs on my 67 camaro and i used the universal perches from jegs.they work great and the locating pin [ bolt ] on the leaf springs fit into the locating hole in the perch so everything lined right up...parts and labor was about $100. hope this helps..

Adger Smith · 09-27-2007, 10:49 PM

I've always preferred the Blue Gill or Sun Perch. On light tackle they are fun to catch...They are always tasty when pan fried.

Todd Bailey · 09-27-2007, 11:10 PM

Hmmmmm.......I wonder if these are available as well in the Jeg's catalog?.........

Tim H · 09-28-2007, 08:42 PM

May not be in the Jegs catalogue, but I bet their travelling chef could cook some up for you if you wear a yellow shirt & hat !

Joe Martens · 10-01-2007, 02:22 AM

Use the Mopar perches and box them in. That will do the job.

09-27-2007, 01:09 PM	#1
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 309 Likes: 26 Liked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Which Spring Perch? For a 12 bolt rearend: When running the Calvert Split-Leaf springs, which spring perch is required or preferred? The mono leaf or multi leaf ? Thanks

09-27-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
bob gonier Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: monroe twp nj Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which Spring Perch? Good question....... I use the "mopar" style perches on mine but I would assume a factory mono leaf perch would be the best bet. I think a multi leaf perch is too deep and would reaquire a shim of sorts. The split mono's are not as tall as the factory multi's but taller than a factory mono. Make any sense ???? Now I'm confused ???? bob

09-27-2007, 06:48 PM	#3
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 309 Likes: 26 Liked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Which Spring Perch? Bob, That is precisely what prompted me to ask this question!!! I would think (which is usually dangerous for me to do) that the mono-leaf perch is too shallow since the split-leaf is basically two leaves stacked upon one another. I e-mailed Calvert Racing but have yet to receive a response. There is a lot of brain-trust out there so hopefully someone can shed some more light on this. Anyone?

09-27-2007, 07:31 PM	#4
denny harvey Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: pataskala ohio Posts: 132 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Spring Perch? i just put the calvert split leaf springs on my 67 camaro and i used the universal perches from jegs.they work great and the locating pin [ bolt ] on the leaf springs fit into the locating hole in the perch so everything lined right up...parts and labor was about $100. hope this helps..

09-27-2007, 10:49 PM	#5
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Which Spring Perch? I've always preferred the Blue Gill or Sun Perch. On light tackle they are fun to catch...They are always tasty when pan fried. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

09-27-2007, 11:10 PM	#6
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 309 Likes: 26 Liked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Which Spring Perch? Hmmmmm.......I wonder if these are available as well in the Jeg's catalog?.........

09-28-2007, 08:42 PM	#7
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,039 Likes: 1,057 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Which Spring Perch? May not be in the Jegs catalogue, but I bet their travelling chef could cook some up for you if you wear a yellow shirt & hat !

10-01-2007, 02:22 AM	#8
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 786 Likes: 616 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Which Spring Perch? Use the Mopar perches and box them in. That will do the job. __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969