Thanks guys. Can you tell me what you had done, re-weld to repair the perch or install of a new one?

Google shows prices for a new perch from $45, part 210-626-01-19, to$425 for a perch plus reinforced plate which I'm guessing was not installed.

Again thanks in advance.

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