Lee Challenger Toggle Swap

[Incognito]

Got around and changed the toggle on the old press with the new steel linkage. Mine never broke, but I figured it'd be better to replace it in case it would. Most people probably already know you can do this, but perhaps there's a few that don't. In any event, here's some pics.

Parts list:
OF3221 - Ram Pin Step
OF3609 - 1 3/16 Steel Washer
FO2113 - 1 1/4 5/16-18 Bolt
OF3613 - Lever Clamp
OF2853 - BL Challenger Toggle


Not Needed (but pictured):
TP2117 - Link Bolt 3/8X24
FB1181 - Nut 3/8X24

Before:

After:

 

[hk33ka1]

How much were they? It's just Breech Lock parts right?

I have an old second hand Challenger thats still in good shape, but figured the money spent on the parts would get me close to another Breech Lock from Factory Sales.

 

[Incognito]

Yep, just the Challenger Breech Lock parts. Total was $14.50 for the parts from Factory Sales including the two I didn't need, but got screwed on shipping (UPS ) which brought the total to $25.32.

 

[Maggs]

thanks for posting the pics

My Lee press broke last week. Lee replaced the parts (all I had to pay was shipping!!)

With these pics, I am back in business!

Thank you!

Maggs

 

[HankC1]

Mine is the new style but the old style looks pretty beefy in picture. It is not steel? How does it break?

 

[Mike38]

Coincidence.... I swapped out the toggle on my Lee single stage from that pot metal to steel about a month ago. The old pot metal toggle cracked, so I was forced to. I'd had this press for over 15 years, and countless thousands of rounds of ammo. Hoping it makes it another 15 years.