Picked up a 1986 Ford 4610 today

Happy Gilmore · Apr 15, 2016

I was able to get my hands on an OEM pair of stabilizers, they came today. I'm going to clean them up and paint them to match my 4610. It took a lot if time to find them, but it's time well spent as far as I'm concerned.

jacain · Apr 15, 2016

Happy Gilmore said:
I was able to get my hands on an OEM pair of stabilizers, they came today. I'm going to clean them up and paint them to match my 4610. It took a lot if time to find them, but it's time well spent as far as I'm concerned. View attachment 464743

That's cool. What are the biggest differences you see so far? The aftermarket pair I have use double walled square tubing (tube inside a tube). The fit isn't really real tight, so there is a little bit of slop.

ovrszd · Apr 15, 2016

My aftermarket ones are functional. But they are shoddy when compared to my factory Kubota ones. Difference is precision of the drilled holes.

Happy Gilmore · Apr 17, 2016

jacain said:
That's cool. What are the biggest differences you see so far? The aftermarket pair I have use double walled square tubing (tube inside a tube). The fit isn't really real tight, so there is a little bit of slop.

The OEM is just more rugged overall, and in line with rugged build of our tractors. I think they'll both function just fine though.

jacain · Apr 17, 2016

Happy Gilmore said:
The OEM is just more rugged overall, and in line with rugged build of our tractors. I think they'll both function just fine though.

Gotcha. I found a 3 foot section of this at work. I might just make my own if these don't hold up.

Creamer · Apr 17, 2016

That doesn't sound too ethical.

jacain · Apr 18, 2016

Creamer said:
That doesn't sound too ethical.

Lol! It's one of the benefits of my job. It's a small company and we have a lot of stuff just sitting around collecting dust. I can pretty much do what ever I want as I run the shop in the back. My boss just looks at stuff like this as a different way to compensate me for the work I do. It's much easier than giving me a pay increase.

Happy Gilmore · Apr 24, 2016

Got the rear remotes squared away, needed 2 new quick connects, 2 sets of new mounting blocks and boots.

ovrszd · Apr 25, 2016

I love this website. I learn something all the time!!!!

I have wondered what that tab is that's cast into the draft control bracket where the top link fastens. Now my question would be, where do I get that tab loop bracket that's on your top link?? I'm assuming this is to hold the top link up when unhooked from an implement???

Happy Gilmore · Apr 26, 2016

ovrszd said:
I love this website. I learn something all the time!!!! I have wondered what that tab is that's cast into the draft control bracket where the top link fastens. Now my question would be, where do I get that tab loop bracket that's on your top link?? I'm assuming this is to hold the top link up when unhooked from an implement???

You are correct. Where to purchase, good question, maybe a New Holland dealer, not sure though.