The JD Cut Wheel Spacer Answer Thread

[jimgerken]

Just a follow-up post on the wheel spacers. Now I have used the widened tractor to spray on the steepest sidehills I have, and boy does it feel a LOT more stable. It makes it feel like a much bigger tractor, in a way. Also I noted that when handling loader loads ( I was moving wood), stability seems better. I am hooked and will not be narrowing it up any, that's for sure.

 

[sunnyside360]

Just a follow-up post on the wheel spacers. Now I have used the widened tractor to spray on the steepest sidehills I have, and boy does it feel a LOT more stable. It makes it feel like a much bigger tractor, in a way. Also I noted that when handling loader loads ( I was moving wood), stability seems better. I am hooked and will not be narrowing it up any, that's for sure.

Glad to hear the spacers are working out well for you. I ordered a complete set this past weekend from the same vendor you used. I don't think I would have gone this route if it hadn't been for your experience. Thanks again for posting.

 

[jimgerken]

We owe it all to Dutch445.

 

[Dutch445]

not really
i think a lot of this info was already out there,
but i guess we can call it confirmed now

 

[sunnyside360]

not really
i think a lot of this info was already out there,
but i guess we can call it confirmed now

Confirmed it is. Many thanks for taking the plunge and verifying these spacers work. They are a real bargain when compared to some others.

 

[Wooddust]

Amazing how you can learn from this website...first time poster here.

I too have that awful fear of tipping on my JD3720 and have inquired with Unverferth on the extensions they sell, sizes, etc.

My question is related to changing the front when you add the 6 inches to each side on the rear. Is that necessary or wise and if so are there front extensions available?

 

[kennyd]

My question is related to changing the front when you add the 6 inches to each side on the rear. Is that necessary or wise and if so are there front extensions available?

Welcome to TBN

Since the front axle pivot's, putting spacers on it will not help a whole lot, plus then the tires may interfere with the loader mounts, MMM, or frame. You can however set the to the wide position by flipping them side-for-side if they are not already flipped.

 

[jimgerken]

As Kenny said, since the axle pivots you won't gain stability from widening the front. On the other hand, it would steer better if widened to match the rear. You also may wish to widen the front to match the rear for row-crop spacing reasons.
I know of no sources for spacers for the front.
Another benefit of widened rear spacing: Brake-steering is greatly improved. Just discovered that.

 

[DanD78]

Is there any reason behind using the 9/16 studs instead of the 5/8? I measured the holes in the rim on my 3320 and they are .675" That's .050" slop. Is that enough? The 9/16 stud is about .017" larger than the stock bolt but a 5/8 bolt will go through the holes in the rim. Just wondering if anyone tried the larger stud spacers.

Maybe I should put the calipers away and go with the 9/16.

Dan

 

[jimgerken]

Dan. I measured the original cap screws, they are a little under 14 mm diameter. 9/16" is 14.288 mm. It just seemed like the right answer to use the 9/16". The 5/8 might work ok, the only issue I see is tolerance. As you fill the holes with bigger studs, all the parts must be made to closer tolerances to allow it to fit together without interfering somewhere. The parts may be made this well, I don't know. Give it a try, I think you have a pretty good shot at success. Everthing fit very well for me, so there must be a little wiggle room left.