Hub Spacers?

[Nuru]

I have been told that there are hub spacers that I can get for my 4310, to widen the stance of the rear wheels? Does anyone out there have any idea who I would contact about purchasingg hub spacers? I am thinking 4 to 6 inches each side. i have some slopes in my yard and I don't wanna end up turned over, so I figure that I can reduce my chances by having the wider stance.

 

[jd110]

Unverferth makes spacers for large ag applications. They might be able to supply them. Unverferth Agricultural Wheel Systems - Wheel Extensions

 

[RoyJackson]

You'll probably have to have these made at a machine shop. You'll also need longer studs to mount the spaced out wheel rims.

I believe your manual suggests swapping the tires side to side to increase the track (distance between the wheels). Have you investigated this yet? I swapped my front wheels side to side to increase the track for loader operations and side slope stability. It did help...I gained 4-6" total increase (eyeball job, not measured).
Personally, I'm a believer in filling the rear tires to aid in stability. The liquid gets the weight as low as possible. This increases the resistance to the tractor to roll to the side.
I know this was the topic of a recent thread comparing fluid filled tires to wheel weights. I believe you were a poster in that thread, Nuru...

Anyway, I'd swap those rear tires around before adding spacers.

 

[Nuru]

You'll probably have to have these made at a machine shop. You'll also need longer studs to mount the spaced out wheel rims.

I believe your manual suggests swapping the tires side to side to increase the track (distance between the wheels). Have you investigated this yet? I swapped my front wheels side to side to increase the track for loader operations and side slope stability. It did help...I gained 4-6" total increase (eyeball job, not measured).
Personally, I'm a believer in filling the rear tires to aid in stability. The liquid gets the weight as low as possible. This increases the resistance to the tractor to roll to the side.
I know this was the topic of a recent thread comparing fluid filled tires to wheel weights. I believe you were a poster in that thread, Nuru...

Anyway, I'd swap those rear tires around before adding spacers.

Hello Roy, yes i am considering getting the tires filled however, they were okay with my 4100, but I dunno with the increase weight, those slopes and my fledgling lawn - I am a bit worried about slipping and damage to the lawn. I have the weight box for the 3PT hitch. But you know, having the tractor fall over is more of a concern!. I m,ight end up with hub spacers, the tires set at the widest seetings, and filled rears. I spoke with my local dealer and the individual who will be working on my tractor this week is gonna check the width of the tires on the wide setting. He indicated that he seemed to remember the difference on the 4310 was not significant, so he was gonna measure and call me.

 

[Nuru]

Unverferth makes spacers for large ag applications. They might be able to supply them. Unverferth Agricultural Wheel Systems - Wheel Extensions

Thanks i will try them out.

 

[Dutch445]

Nuru,
I am awaiting a set of custom wheel spacers as we speak,
from Fred at "wheeladapter.com"..
We are getting them in for the front of a 3320 that has
an off spec tire that is interfering with the steering cylinder.
(gaining 1" each side vs. putting the wheels in the wide
position)
Also, I believe he is sending me a set for the rear tires,
of which I have had several requests for, so that tire
chains can fit on the R-4 tire.
I will post pictures and let you know how they work
once we recieve them.

 

[Nuru]

Nuru,
I am awaiting a set of custom wheel spacers as we speak,
from Fred at "wheeladapter.com"..
We are getting them in for the front of a 3320 that has
an off spec tire that is interfering with the steering cylinder.
(gaining 1" each side vs. putting the wheels in the wide
position)
Also, I believe he is sending me a set for the rear tires,
of which I have had several requests for, so that tire
chains can fit on the R-4 tire.
I will post pictures and let you know how they work
once we recieve them.

Cool, I will like to see those pics! I just got a quote from my dealer for the Unverferth wheel hub extenders. They provide 6 inches of extension to each hub. They price was $325 each with all hardware included. I thought that price was a bit over the top/ Might i ask what does yours cost?

 

[Nuru]

Nuru,
I am awaiting a set of custom wheel spacers as we speak,
from Fred at "wheeladapter.com"..
We are getting them in for the front of a 3320 that has
an off spec tire that is interfering with the steering cylinder.
(gaining 1" each side vs. putting the wheels in the wide
position)
Also, I believe he is sending me a set for the rear tires,
of which I have had several requests for, so that tire
chains can fit on the R-4 tire.
I will post pictures and let you know how they work
once we recieve them.

Dutch445, is the avoiding the flipping the tires over to the wide settings and using the spaces to not stress the front end?

 

[dirtworksequip]

Neru, heres some pics of 4 inch Unverferth wheel extensions on my Jd 3520.

Below: rear view with extension mounted on hub.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010653.jpg

Below:side view with extension mounted on hub.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010654.jpg

 

[dirtworksequip]

Below: Before extensions.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010652.jpg

Below: After extensions.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010655.jpg

A total of 8 inches added with the extensions. It made a huge difference in the stability of my 3520, especially on side hills.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/P1010793.jpg


http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/P1010794.jpg

They are very well made and precision cut mounting holes and threads. They are NOT CHEAP! $$$.$$

If you have anymore questions feel free to ask.

Sincerely,
Dirt

 

[7864]

Wheel spacers make a huge difference. I have used a 4310 with 6" spacers on each side(tractor belongs to a family member)He had them custom made.Special fine thread bolts were required if I recall. This is not a project for most DIYers. You want them to be made correctly and installed correctly.Use loctite on all the fasteners and check them often.Failure could be disasterous.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Dirt, is that a John Deere cab? If so I wonder why they would stick that exhaust up thru the hood instead of routing it under the hood and up a post or under the tractor?

 

[Nuru]

Wheel spacers make a huge difference. I have used a 4310 with 6" spacers on each side(tractor belongs to a family member)He had them custom made.Special fine thread bolts were required if I recall. This is not a project for most DIYers. You want them to be made correctly and installed correctly.Use loctite on all the fasteners and check them often.Failure could be disasterous.

Yep on the loctight as I do not want them coming off. If I do it, I will go with Unverferth as they will seel you ll the hardware required, and they have a set made for the 4310. They do cost almost $700 a pair though.

 

[Nuru]

Below: Before extensions.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth%20wheel%20extensions/P1010652.jpg

Below: After extensions.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth%20wheel%20extensions/P1010655.jpg

A total of 8 inches added with the extensions. It made a huge difference in the stability of my 3520, especially on side hills.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/P1010793.jpg


http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/P1010794.jpg

They are very well made and precision cut mounting holes and threads. They are NOT CHEAP! $$$.$$

If you have anymore questions feel free to ask.

Sincerely,
Dirt

Dirt, I know what you mean. I asked my local dealer to get a price for me and it was almost $700 bucks for a pair of 6" nchers for the rear. They told me they would have to custom make them for 4" nchers, so I looked at the stock 6" for the 4310.

BTW, good pics!

 

[Nuru]

Dirt, is that a John Deere cab? If so I wonder why they would stick that exhaust up thru the hood instead of routing it under the hood and up a post or under the tractor?

Yeah, that actually seems like it would be a cleaner install depending on where it was routed.

 

[turbo36]

Has anybody drawn up plans for spacers they would like to share with us? I plan to have my CNC department make up a set for me and it sure would be easier then measuring and drawing up my self.

 

[Nuru]

Has anybody drawn up plans for spacers they would like to share with us? I plan to have my CNC department make up a set for me and it sure would be easier then measuring and drawing up my self.

Lucky you!

 

[PBinWA]

I had some 2" wheel spacers made locally for my Mahindra. They were around $300 to have made. The metric bolts cost something like $40-50.

It's worth it if things are tight.

 

[Dutch445]

ok,
here are pictures of front and rear spacers i had
shipped in from fred at wheeladapter.
they look pretty good, and will work well
for my customer that doesn't want to turn his
front wheels around, and other customers
that want tire chains on the rear R-4 tread.

i don't have pricing yet,, so i can't give that.
but i don't think they are cheap...

they do seem very well done...

 

[turbo36]

ok,
here are pictures of front and rear spacers i had
shipped in from fred at wheeladapter.
they look pretty good, and will work well
for my customer that doesn't want to turn his
front wheels around, and other customers
that want tire chains on the rear R-4 tread.

i don't have pricing yet,, so i can't give that.
but i don't think they are cheap...

they do seem very well done...

Nice looking adapters! I notice you are using studs and nuts , is that how the stock wheels mount? I thought they were bolts not studs.