2002 J.D. 790 3-point sway control

[wideglide1301]

Hi, has anyone found a way to replace the sway chains to a telescopic
sway control ?

I understand Kubota has a way to convert theirs to a telescopic bar

Thanks Jeff

 

[RoyJackson]

I never did, but I thought the turnbuckles were quite easy to adjust (if fact, easier then the telescoping sway limiters on my 4400). It's easier if the implement is raised off the ground a bit, BTW.

 

[wideglide1301]

The problem is I have 3 seperate attachments, and with the turnbuckles turned clear in, they don't stop the sway

 

[RoyJackson]

The problem is I have 3 seperate attachments, and with the turnbuckles turned clear in, they don't stop the sway

You won't stop sway completely...and you want sway with some implements.
You just want to reduce sway as much as possible.

If you're seeing 2-3 inches of sway at the end of the implements (more with a long implement like a rotary cutter), you're fine.

When I adjusted my turnbuckles, I'd have the implement (Finishing Mower, most often) a foot or two raised, pull the implement toward me and tighten the turnbuckle...then go to the other side and repeat the process.
Then raise and lower the 3PH slowly to ensure no binding. I set my 3PH drop rate knob (black knob on the panel below the seat) so the 3PH lowers in about 2-3 seconds...I keep it like that too.
Then get behind the 790 to see if the implement is both centered (eyeball check) and level.

It's ain't rocket science and worked on both my old 670 and 790 for about 9 years. Still using the same basic procedure for the telescoping links on my 4400.

 

[wideglide1301]

1 adjuster is froze on the left side all the way in the right side is free but all the way in. I am a boom pole, a receiver hitch ( most of the time to move boats, and a platform (fork) I do not wish to have sway, as moving loads could become unstable. I could tolerate a little, but with the platform on,
it moves side to side enough to almost catch my rear tires.

the chains pull the arms to the outside against the hitch pins rather than pull in.

 

[grnspot110]

Mine were stuck when I got it, took them off, cleaned , lubed & turn them some every so often. I made a small wrench for mine; welded piece of split pipe section to a short handle, then drilled a hole in the pipe for the roll pin. ~~ grnspot110

 

[kennyd]

You can get a quick hitch like the iMatch and modify your implements to fit it, then you will never have to adjust them again:thumbsup:

 

[wideglide1301]

Thanks to all for the ideas.
kennyd, I like your idea and need to find out more about it.
also, I love your fork lift, as that is something I also need.
any more info on were to find one or have one built would be appreciated

 

[RoyJackson]

You can get a quick hitch like the iMatch and modify your implements to fit it, then you will never have to adjust them again:thumbsup:

Yeah, Kenny...but the QH will still have some sway (it being hooked to the draft and upper links), so it's not going to correct wideglide1301's problem...

 

[kennyd]

Thanks to all for the ideas.
kennyd, I like your idea and need to find out more about it.
also, I love your fork lift, as that is something I also need.
any more info on were to find one or have one built would be appreciated

Thanks you! For forks the best deal IMHO is Chris Perry's: Artillian Pallet Forks for John Deere Tractor Loaders because they are designed to be lightweight so your won't sacrifice lift capacity.