Lower 3PH arm braces?

[jinman]

Re: Lift arms on backorder

I don't know if there is any way to tell if the arms are the new ones except the serial number of your tractor. I do know a lot of people must be replacing their lift arms because they are out of stock and I'm still waiting./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif I'm going to check with my dealer this week to see if he has heard anything. Personally, I think you should check with your dealer if you have any idea that your arms might be the softer ones. Also, both of the arms are the same, the adjustable link ends are installed differently to make the lift arms "left" or "right" side units. You need to be able to drive out a hefty roll-pin to disassemble the end pieces. If you don't feel comfortable with this, I'd remove the complete arms and take them to your dealer to get the job done. You don't have to take your tractor in. ...just my suggestions.

 

[jinman]

Re: Lift arms on backorder

Finally got my lift arms replaced this weekend. They are the new dark grey color (I'd call it bleck) and my dealer asked if I wanted a can of paint to make them like my tractor. I told him I'd be installing them as soon as I got them home and that their being black would remind me that New Holland really does honor their warranties. BTW: For anyone thinking about doing this replacement job yourself, there is a 3/8 in. roll-pin that you have to drive out with a punch to get the adjustable end off the lift arm. Both left and right arms are the same and you have to carefully install the adjustable ends so they become "left" and "right" before reinstallation. It's not a big job, but if you don't have the right tools, it could be frustrating. All-in-all, even with the backorder, this has been a very pleasant experience. Let's all drink a toast to Spencer200 for being so much help to all of us. I'd have never known about this replacement if he had not been here. HERE! HERE!/w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif