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Originally Posted by Coles  I have a pair of JD wheel weights that I bought for my JD 2305. The weights weigh 50 pounds each. I could muscle these things into the wheel wells, struggle to align the bolts, bang up the paint job, and whatnot, but I'm wondering if there is an easier way.
I have designed a little gadget that will allow me to pick up a weight with a jack, slide the weight into the wheel well, and rotate it to line up the bolt holes. My wife is already laughing at it, and I haven't even made this thing yet.
I have searched the archives and have found no examples of people describing how they intall wheel weights conveniently. My idea of convenient is something that could be done by someone who is disabled or who is just lazy (like me). My idea of convenient is the way I handle all my implements: each one is stored on its own cart that I can wheel around the shop floor without hard pulling.
Is there anyone out there who can share a picture or an idea of mounting wheel weights the easy way? |
If I had this task, I'd first try to lift the weights with my roll-around engine hoist.
At least the hoist would support the weight and allow me to swing it into position without busting up my back.