StxRancher
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Great story! I just did my JD 450 too. I put 2 sprockets, 10 rollers, rebuilt both idler tensioners,and repainted u/c. It was definitely a lot of work. I had to use the torch to heat up several bolts on the rock guards.
I don't know how I missed this thread. Good job Gordan!! You gave me a few pointers on what to look for on my dozer.... thanks, it helped a lot. I went and looked at an excavator and the track was shot. The salesman insisted there was 70% left, he got mad when I called him out. I feel bad for the poor guy that's going to walk into that mess. There's nothing worse than buying something and having to spend another $4k to rebuild an UC.
And that would be my problem if buying a track unit. I don't know how to determine it's condition.