Loader 400CX "slop"?

[qstott]

My 4720 was bought used with 750 hrs, and now has about 850. It came with a large (I think 85") materials bucket. I installed a 64" WR Long grapple and have loved having it on there. I'll admit to moving some heavy logs and things. It seems the loader pins have developed some sloppiness. Not so much wobble, as in the holes are enlarged, but the brackets and cylinders slip from side to side easily when the grapple in sitting on the ground. They are greased well, and the nuts are tight. Is lateral movement ok? I don't see any washers or spacers in the parts diagram. When I first got it the brackets seemed much tighter. Maybe, it has just been used and greased enough to loosen up? Any comments? Thanks!

 

[megaboz]

Well with the 200 loader, I noticed it even new, is sloppy as can be. I personally thought something was wrong until I examine all the parts. It makes more noise than a Power Stroke!

If really worried pull some of the pins and look for abnormal wear.