New to me L-2800 and maybe a camber issue.

[paulgwin]

Well i just got my 2008 L-2800 home and cleaned up and noticed a difference in camber between the left and right front wheels - now that i'm able to get it on flat concrete and really study it.

It definately lookes like the left front wheel has about 2x the camber of the right. I did a crude measurement with a bubble level to compare camber and it looks like the left is about 1" positive (tire at top out about 1" from lower as measured at the tire fattest width on R4's), and the right about .5" positive camber.

I've searched high and low to find a spec - no luck, and read every post I could find on the web.

If it is a bent member what would likely go first - hopefully a single part. Have you ever heard of this on the L-series? One of the main reasons i wanted an L was because of the beefy components compared to the B series.

Thanks for the help. Not what i wanted my first post to be!

Paul

 

[LD1]

Is it 4wd?? if so, that sounds normal. There is a good bit of camber built in.

I dont think it would be anything bent. Cause the axle is really beefy and its cast. It would break before bending (much).

So, given your crude measureing, I'd call it all good. Might want to check the toe measurment though, cause that IS adjustable, and could "make" the camber look funny.

 

[Verticaltrx]

Jack up the front end and make sure the bearings are tight. While the wheels should have some camber to them, they should be the same on both sides. If the bearings are good, nothing it physically bent or cracked, I wouldn't worry about it. You might also make sure one of the wheels itself isn't bent.

 

[texasjohn]

I just adjusted my toe in...it was badly out...it was affecting the tire wear...suggest you get a WSM for your tractor, it has all the specs...or maybe you can find someone who has one and they can tell you what the specs are.

Maybe use FEL to lift front wheels and spin them to make sure rim not warped or further evaluate...

 

[PAPPASMURF]

I agree with LD1.....I might also call your local dealer / service department, maybe they can help answer some of your questions over the phone. BTW......how about posting some pics of your new toy!:thumbsup:

 

[Bluegill2]

The camber is the same on both sides. It's most likely a tropical delusion.


Or tow end is bad out...

 

[Bluegill2]

The level measurement only works if the concrete the tractor is parked on is level.

Lay the level on the floor with it touching both front tires and see it it's level.

 

[paulgwin]

All good advice - I'll move it into the garage when I get home that has very flat level concrete and put a level on it, take some picuters, measure tow-in, make some not so crude measuerments and report back.


Added a few pics of new toy!

Thanks for the help.

Paul

 

[crazyal]

I wouldn't worry about it unless you think you are going racing in the morning. I would check the wheel bearings and the toe though.

 

[paulgwin]

Just a followup - found he left front tire was only at 12 psi and the right i presume at 40psi as it was standing quite a bit higher. Airing up the left tire seams to have corrected the problem.

Previous owner only used it about 15 hrs in the last 2 years so it makes sense the tires were low and he did air the right side up.

No issues on the axle - good