When I bought the unit, I looked it over fairly extensively, but I must have missed some loose bolts on one of the u-joint caps. It broke bolts off in the yoke, then broke the cap itself. Luckily it did not bend or damage the yoke on the rear end, of course I still have to remove the broken off bolts, so damage may be on the horizon. The u-joint was $125, it was a rockwell 6C that is similar to an old time mechanics joint. I guess they are common in industrial applications like this one. I am not sure if turning the forklift would have done this one in, but it does articulate, so it could be an issue. I do not tend to turn the wheel to the extreme limits as I know it stresses the axle joints, they are closed knuckle and don't look like they would be fun to repair.
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dlcwent
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From what you are saying and what I remember(which isn't much) those closed knuckles are a PITA. Maybe because we don't have to deal with that (anti)technology anymore. It should be a great learning curve for you.
Richard Cranium
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I went out and played with my tractor out in my horse pasture. Boy howdy is it ever had to plow snow with out digging into the dirt. I have a front loader on the tractor, it is also 4 wheel drive.
Even with my plow lifted, I hit a patch of sand and dug a hole, so now it will end up doing this all winter. I hope things warm up a bit more, I may get the excavator back over and try to level it back up. Problem is that area is all sand and it doesn't stay level unless it is totally frozen.
kaymccampbell
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Not to interrupt, but if you set your skids down 1/2" your plow will float over your sand and gravel. I do this for my once gravel and now crusher run driveway and depend on the Dingo's track marks for traction when it gets icy.
I don't use the any, I don't even have any. The biggest issue with the sandy area is it has not frozen and it is still uneven. The truck goes down over a hump and the blade digs and that is the end of it for the winter. Next year I plan on replacing the top 12" of sand with gravel, then it should be fine.
kaymccampbell
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If you want to level the humps from the excavator, and fix your new gouge, you could use the pickup to back blade it with the snow plow set straight across. I used mine to grade the mess left over after the professionals left.
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no skids on my bucket either
kaymccampbell
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I will admit that I made my own from scrap, but modeled it loosely after an available product. Probably a Meyer.
And, saying that, on this commercially available plow there was a piece of tube making a vertical hole on each end of the plow. And that tube held a vertical rod with a saucer or ski like skid on the bottom. There may have even been a spring involved. It could be shimmed with washers to adjust plow height.
And, saying that, on this commercially available plow there was a piece of tube making a vertical hole on each end of the plow. And that tube held a vertical rod with a saucer or ski like skid on the bottom. There may have even been a spring involved. It could be shimmed with washers to adjust plow height.
I have always removed them from every plow (mostly fishers), always just raise the blade a bit, but it usually stays cold and you have a nice snow path after that. It was back into the upper 30s after the snow, so it is not going to be as nice. I am not sure I have ever used them on any plow, I understand what they are for, but I don't care for them. I like the blade to hit the ground, especially when back dragging. I have also never plowed anything that was paved, not sure if they make things better for that or not?
Richard Cranium
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I have used them on cement pads, It keeps your blade from dropping down in the control joints. I almost got thrown over the steering wheel once.
Richard Cranium
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Yep, I have also seen them on snow blowers
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good morning all
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no one talking today on this thread?
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Richard Cranium
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Just sitting back and relaxing and resting. Felt like I had burned the candle at both ends.
Richard Cranium
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Strouty, come back this thread is almost dead without you.
Agreed. Now there's nothing for me to read.
In the spirit of things, over the break I built a storage shelf so we can clean up some other areas of our house. We're starting to purge stuff now in preparation for a spring yard sale. It disgusts me how much stuff we've let accumulate that we need to get rid of. Certainly spent a lot of money on what's now junk.
In the spirit of things, over the break I built a storage shelf so we can clean up some other areas of our house. We're starting to purge stuff now in preparation for a spring yard sale. It disgusts me how much stuff we've let accumulate that we need to get rid of. Certainly spent a lot of money on what's now junk.
I built some for the guy who plows our road a few years back, he uses a JD tractor with a plow.
What he needed and I built was more like a ski, about 12" long and 6 wide, piece of "C" channel with the post about a third of the way back and 2/3rds behind the post, that way they would stay straight and not twist around.
Gave him the support to float the plow and the length kept him from digging in. I believe he has them set so the plow rides about an inch high, anyway no more digging up the road every time he plows before freeze up.
I will see if I can do a design in sketch-up and post it.
There ya go, not exactly what I built but you can get the idea, only took a few scraps and little time.
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Thanks guys, as noted before not much going on, I am a bit overwhelmed and because the shop is a 35 minute drive I don't feel like wasting an hour just to do something.
Of course today I did drive out and check things out. The snow is a little messed up, I wish I had plowed more, seems like the story of my life. I did get some bills paid and a quick bit of paperwork done. No I need to check my tires and fluids in the car before I head out. Tomorrow I may make more of a working appearance, I promise when I have some time I will update on the status of the inside. It looks a lot worse than it is, but I need some motivation to get over the hump. Thursday I am supposed to help my Brother for half a day doing a bit of tree work, so that should at least keep me occupied.
Of course today I did drive out and check things out. The snow is a little messed up, I wish I had plowed more, seems like the story of my life. I did get some bills paid and a quick bit of paperwork done. No I need to check my tires and fluids in the car before I head out. Tomorrow I may make more of a working appearance, I promise when I have some time I will update on the status of the inside. It looks a lot worse than it is, but I need some motivation to get over the hump. Thursday I am supposed to help my Brother for half a day doing a bit of tree work, so that should at least keep me occupied.
Richard Cranium
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No one has been here in 3 days. Are you snowed in?
Richard Cranium
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Nine that jump suit fits you so well. lol.
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Sorry to hear that. Maybe working will help take your mind off it.
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bimmer1980
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My Condolences. That ***** to loose a good companion. We've had to put down a couple over the last couple of years....
drivesitfar
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Strouty: sorry for your loss. when my cat passed last May it might have been the first time i've cried in 50 years. you'll see your's some day hopefully way in the future because unfortunately pets are just here for small parts of our lives.
hope you and girlfriend just remember the good times with your furry friend and are thankful for the time you had.
hope you and girlfriend just remember the good times with your furry friend and are thankful for the time you had.
drivesitfar
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Strouty: mine had some infection that the Vets couldn't figure out so probably got it from a bird or another animal. after $1500 vet bill and surgery they wanted to put ours down for no charge. we took her home and she had 6 more happy years with only a few bad days, but the end was similar and she is resting peacefully now.
again it's hard and hope you are ok.
again it's hard and hope you are ok.
dlcwent
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Sorry Justin....Like I've always said..pets ARE members of the family..
Arkansas COB
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Sorry for your loss Strouty. The loss of a beloved pet is a tough pill to swallow.
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kaymccampbell
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I am so sorry for you Strouty. Just been through it. My thoughts are with you.
Richard Cranium
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I am very sorry to hear about your cat. Pets gets to be like your own children.
LS6 Tommy
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I'm sorry about your loss, Strouty. We lost one of our cats last year. The Rainbow Bridge poem always chokes me up. I only hope it's true and we get to reunite with our non-human family members someday...
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nasty looking over cast day here.
My brother in law called earlier and wanted to use my tire machine. I told him to wear his long johns, I have it stored in the barn for the winter. I keep it out side of the shop during the summer and then store it in the barn to keep it out of the weather.
My brother in law called earlier and wanted to use my tire machine. I told him to wear his long johns, I have it stored in the barn for the winter. I keep it out side of the shop during the summer and then store it in the barn to keep it out of the weather.