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4/25/2021 9:07 AM  #1


Roller perches vs stock perches

What is the difference in the two and is it worth it?

 

4/25/2021 9:23 AM  #2


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

Considering that on some cars, the spring simply sits in an indentation in the control arm itself, there is not really much rotational movement there.
In order to test available parts, I have had two different sets of roller perches on my car.  The first pair was removed immediately after installation as the design did not allow for access to install the shock bolts and the washers for the lower shock mounts were forced hard against the control arm, negating any effect of the rubber washers being able to move. They also did not have clearance to get a socket on the nuts.

The second set from a named supplier cured those ills. They are still on the car.

Bottom line:  I cannot really tell any ride difference from the stockers.  I am leaving them on for long-term testing.  I do have a gut feeling they will last longer than rhe rubber ones.


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

4/25/2021 12:33 PM  #3


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

I have noticed there is a more pronounced "rise" of the front end when I 'get-in-to-it' with the roller perches vs the stockerz
6sally6


Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
 

4/26/2021 7:47 AM  #4


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

I've not noticed any difference at all with mine.  As Steve says, there isn't that much rotational movement and I'd always thought that the greater resistance to rotation of the stock pieces might actually be desireable for keeping the ends of the springs in place as they compress and decompress.  But I'm not a suspension expert.


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4/26/2021 8:23 AM  #5


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

From my observation, most of the binding is from the pressed in lower rubber control arm bushing.

You can disconnect spindles and sway bar and the lower arm will remain stationary until you loosen the lower arm pivot bolt.  That’s why you’re supposed to have full weight on them when installing.

I know it’s not perfect, but I installed Energy Suspension’s bushings in my lower control arms.  For an experiment, I tightened the bolt while suspended and it still moves freely.

Never had the roller perches.

Last edited by Nos681 (4/26/2021 8:25 AM)

 

4/26/2021 11:05 AM  #6


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

I bought the spring perch listed as "Heavy Duty" that are now about $30 each. By 6000 miles, the insulators was shot and both were clanking. 
Installed rollerized perches after that. There can be some truth to the front end rising a little more now.... I've been trying to figure out other things and haven't paid that much attention to them. 


John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
 

4/26/2021 11:34 AM  #7


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

Falcons had a bronze bushed perches, I don’t know if early Mustangs carried these over but I guess cost was a big issue in going to rubber.
I have gathered material to make a set of bronze bushed ones but my enthusiasm for anything non essential has fallen by the wayside.


Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
 

4/26/2021 6:52 PM  #8


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

Bolted to Floor wrote:

....... some truth to the front end rising a little more  . 

Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey.......SOME TRUTH??!!.....  Com'on Man!
My little "snowflake-millennial" feeeel'ins are hurt!!
Naaaaaaaaaaa..knot reelly
With  that hot-rod stroker Big Block of yours... wheel stands are definitely in the realm of possibilities sooo
........of course you wouldn't notice much rise !
6sal6





 


Get busy Liv'in or get busy Die'n....Host of the 2020 Bash at the Beach/The only Bash that got cancelled  )8
 

4/27/2021 7:47 PM  #9


Re: Roller perches vs stock perches

6sally6 wrote:

Bolted to Floor wrote:

....... some truth to the front end rising a little more . 

Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey.......SOME TRUTH??!!..... Com'on Man!
My little "snowflake-millennial" feeeel'ins are hurt!!
Naaaaaaaaaaa..knot reelly
With that hot-rod stroker Big Block of yours... wheel stands are definitely in the realm of possibilities sooo
........of course you wouldn't notice much rise !
6sal6





 

That sounds exciting.... but I need a jack to get the wheels of my car in the air!!! 
 

Last edited by Bolted to Floor (4/27/2021 7:48 PM)


John  -- 67 Mustang Coupe 390 5 speed
 

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