dieselcrawler
Elite Member
I made these spacers that go between the wheel center and outer rim a few months ago. Gave up on nice weather and paint... today they went on. Gained 4.5" per side.
Wheel Spacers installed
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I made these spacers that go between the wheel center and outer rim a few months ago. Gave up on nice weather and paint... today they went on. Gained 4.5" per side.
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dieselcrawler
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After the install. Hillsides here I come! 3 got sandblasted and painted last fall. The rest will get paint come spring or summer.
Left side before, for comparison.
Left side before, for comparison.
LindenBruce
Gold Member
WOW, did that ever widen your rear stance. Nice job. B.
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dieselcrawler
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Yeah... I think I might move the fenders out some too! Not only would it make the proportions right, I could gain 6" on each side of space beside the seat for a tool box, etc.
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dieselcrawler
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View from outside...
LindenBruce
Gold Member
Boy, that's the good old 70's deep dished rims hot rod look that's for sure. I would think you would need something to cover the tires to help keep sling dirt off of you. Will you have to build a frame to move the fenders out? B.
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dieselcrawler
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I dont do much high speed mud flingin with the tractor... tires were mostly outside of the fenders before so not much diffrence in that area.
I was looking at the brackets needed to space the fenders out earlier today... it can be done but the additional levrage on the stock mounting brackets has me concerned.
I was looking at the brackets needed to space the fenders out earlier today... it can be done but the additional levrage on the stock mounting brackets has me concerned.
jimainiac
Platinum Member
Wow, that sure seems like some out of the box thinking on spacing the wheels out! Had you ever seen that done before, or did you invent those spacers all on your own? You're certainly right that it will give you lots more stability on sidehills, and who wouldn't love that.
Are you worried at all about the extra stress on the axle bearings and the axles? It would make me nervous, but hopefuly the axles are tough enough to take it. Really profesional looking job on the spacers.
Are you worried at all about the extra stress on the axle bearings and the axles? It would make me nervous, but hopefuly the axles are tough enough to take it. Really profesional looking job on the spacers.
Bob77064
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Good job.
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dieselcrawler
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Thanks for the compliments... yes I thought about berring stress and wife stress... figured I could replace berrings a lot easier than my wife and kids could replace me.
Not sure where I got the idea... dont recall seeing them anywhere... just knew that wheel wobble tolerances would be less of an issue than making one that fits at the lug bolts. With some time thinkin and some metal... here ya have it. Additional stress on the berrings is the same no matter how the wheel gets farther from the hub.
Now its almost a "square" tractor... 62" wheel base, 59" c-c wheel track... 70" o/s to o/s.
Not sure where I got the idea... dont recall seeing them anywhere... just knew that wheel wobble tolerances would be less of an issue than making one that fits at the lug bolts. With some time thinkin and some metal... here ya have it. Additional stress on the berrings is the same no matter how the wheel gets farther from the hub.
Now its almost a "square" tractor... 62" wheel base, 59" c-c wheel track... 70" o/s to o/s.