Pivot bar for double hing vinyl windows

Home Owner from Virginia

Apr 4, 2019 5:26 pm

One of my windows is missing both pivot bars. I need to buy two replacements, but I'm not sure about the brand or anything. This pivot bar is from the next window.

The windows are Simonton brand

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6 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 5, 2019 11:47 am

Many thanks for writing in. You have the older Simonton Pivot Bar that has been replaced by our 26-336. This should work with your pivot shoe. Take a look and see what you think.

Home Owner from Virginia

Apr 6, 2019 10:02 am

Thanks for the response! That mostly looks right, except the measurement from the hanging down but to the end of the head is 7/8" on the replacement and on ours, that measurement is only 3/8". With that extra space, that pivot bar may not fit?

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Bob from SWISCO

Apr 8, 2019 8:38 am

No doubt there are differences; however, Simonton specifically made the 26-336 to replace the older pivot bar you had, so I agree with Paul's recommendation. So long as the pin fits your pivot shoe and the hole spacing matches, I think you should be OK. But let us know if you have any other concerns.

Home Owner from Virginia

Apr 11, 2019 5:41 pm

Thanks for your help, but unfortunately the pivot bar doesn't fit?they are indeed too long. Oh well! Thanks anyways! :)

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 12, 2019 8:54 am

May we see a photo of your pivot shoe? That would help us confirm the right match.