Broken Front Shocks

[FordT]

Yesterday while spraying a pasture sideslope I broke a front shock. Apparently something flew up and through my fender. I'm a bit disapointed as my other equipment traverses this same pasture without difficulty or mechanical failure. In fact I continued my spraying operation with my stock Ford Explorer without difficulty. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[jmfox]

Which TC version do you have?

jmf

 

[FordT]

I belive it's a B. How do you differentiate between A,B, and C?

 

[jmfox]

The C has independent suspension.

jmf

 

[FordT]

Mine has solid axles so it must be a B.

 

[dsb5610]

I belive it's a B. How do you differentiate between A,B, and C?

The 'A' model has a box boom (can't see through the middle) and white arms from the boom to the tilt mechanism.

The 'B' model has a box boom (can't see through the middle) and black arms from the boom to the tilt mechanism.

The 'C' model has a two piece boom that is open in the middle (can see through).

The 'D' model is the only model (currently) with independent rear suspension.

dsb

 

[FordT]

OK mine is a B model.

Thank you both for your clarification. Any one else had shock/spring failure.

Ford

 

[mouse]

amazing what a search of previous threads will do for you ford...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/89942-down-count.html?highlight=broken

dylan is the man you possibly want to talk to.

 

[FordT]

Thanks, I sent a message to him asking him to join the discussion.

FordT

 

[Rip]

As I recall, Dylan had rear leaf spring failure, not shock failure.

Do not recall anyone else having shock breakage.

 

[dylan]

hi guys
I broke both rear springs this winter.

I had a problem with one front spring when i first purchased the machine. it sat 3-6" lower on one side than the other. the dealer replaced that spring and it was good for a week and then it happened again. he replaced the spring a second time and it has been good for two years now.

 

[FordT]

Makes me wonder if there was a run of defective shocks early on. I have only 360 hours of residential (not commercial) use on my toolcat. Anyone with more info./input?

FordT