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  1. hookdrvr

    Adding lean-to to pole barn

    I've started building my pole barn, its a kit consisting of metal trusses instead of wood. Its 40x60, 6x6 post, poured slab with metal roofing. I'm using bookshelf girts so I have less lumber involved when finishing the inside. The top band is a 2x6x12 that's screwed into notches in the 6x6...
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    Another new pole barn

    Short version of this story, I've followed a lot of post on here over the years and was inspired by "Steeldust" (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/110718-want-see-yet-another-pole.html) barn build several years back. After retiring from the military a little over a year ago and buying...
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    Looking for LH JD 5300 Tie rod,use RH inner on LH side??

    I need to replace the left hand tie rod on 5300 MFWD. The dealer list the right tie rod, #RE54957, as available on their website, the LH, #RE54956, doesn't show up there or anywhere else that I can find. Because of the thread, LH vs. RH, does any one know if a RH inner tie rod will screw into...
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    JD 5300 Brake springs??? Help??

    I've got the left side brake apart on my 5300. The friction material on the disc was gone on one side and almost gone on the other. One of the compression springs was broke, which leads to my question for posting. I've been told by a "john Deere mechanic" to leave the springs out, that they can...
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    Replace Brake disc on 5300 MFWD

    I've rebuilt the brake valve on my 5300 (thanks TxJim for the advice), and the brakes work much better. The right brake works as it should, the left brake takes an additional pump to get a decent pedal. I'm positive that Ive bled all the air out of the brakes. I'm thinking the left brake disc is...
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    JD 5300 Brake valve

    Looking for advice/experience on rebuilding the brake valve on my 5300. Has anyone done this? Is there a commonly worn out hard part or is it usually a weak o-ring? Any help is appreciated.
  7. hookdrvr

    5300 Tech Manual

    Im looking for the digital Tech Manual for my JD 5300. I have the owners manual and service manual. If anyone would like to share it, I would appreciate the help.
  8. hookdrvr

    Buying Advice  New 5010?

    I'm looking at buying a new Mahindra after the first of the year. Has anyone bought the 5010 FEL? Thoughts? Concerns? This is about the size tractor I'm interested in and I'm looking for any advice. Thanks.
  9. hookdrvr

    Hello

    I'm new to the forum, but not so new to land clearing and running equipment. Great forum.
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