3720 Stability
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greg_g
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Reversed. Doesn't make much difference on the front, but you gain a little extra on the rear. The center of gravity on the cabbed version of the 3720 is quite high, and my property is all hillside. Gotta take advantage of every inch of available tire footprint.
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cartod
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I have my R1s set at the widest point and although my 3320 has a high work station, it does not feel tippy and I live in WV. I planned on getting r4's and have a set of 2"'spacers that I'll never use. If anyone is interested I'll sell the set for $200.
greg_g
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Just FYI, it took a pair of 4" spacers behind my R4s to achieve the rear track you have right now. Too bad the bolt pattern isn't the same, you'd appreciate a pair of 2" spacers up front. I've got 2.5" spacers on my R4 fronts, which makes the front tire spacing exactly the same as the width of my 4-in-1 bucket.
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vtsnowedin
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What does JD have for spacers on a 3720? On my 5045E, 4.1 inch spacers were available and I had the R1s set out to the widest setting and filled with "Rimguard" beet juice. This really works well in the very hilly woods I own.
greg_g
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My selling dealer refused to put spacers on the 3x20 series, saying the axle housings/bearings were not sturdy enough. His priority was liability, mine was operator safety. Plus I didn't want to have to buy a new cab if I rolled it. So I went aftermarket for spacers. In 4 years it's logged >300 hours, zero problems relative to the aftermarket spacers. No more of those butt-puckering 3 wheel stands either.
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vtsnowedin
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Well 300 hours isn't enough test to prove it one way or the other. We'll have to check back with you have 2000 hours on it.
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I added the 2" spacers on my 4300 and the additional comfort level in the woods is very noticeable. Much more than I thought it might be.
Very happy with the results.
Very happy with the results.