Tires Tire Change 101 for BX24

[Polteraitis]

I need to fix a slow leak on rear tire bx24. What tool do I use to remove lug nuts?

 

[dodge man]

I usually just use a socket and breaker bar to get them loose, then a ratchet. I have an old torque wrench I use when I need a big breaker bar, but the longer the better. Extensions are a must to get in the recessed area of the wheel.

 

[Polteraitis]

Thanks for the reply,
They have sockets that large available in your local improvement center? Do you happen to know the size?

 

[Tom_H]

When I first bought my BX, I thought I would do a lot of changing back and forth between turfs and ags, so I bought two sets of wheels/tires. From Harbor Freight, I bought (both on a 1/2 price sale) a quick stroke hydraulic hand jack, (about $20 on sale), an electric impact wrench (about $20 more), and the correct size socket. I was able to change those wheels like a NASCAR pit crew (well, pretty fast compared to regular tools). I just keep the ags on all the time now, but that jack and electric impact wrench are a great investment just the same. I use the wrench to take the blades off at sharpening time. It has come in handy for all kinds of other things too, like driving (very) big hex lags.

 

[Shmudda]

Put some Slime in the tire, it will save you a bundle of work.......

Craig

 

[funwithahoe]

Put some Slime in the tire, it will save you a bundle of work.......

Craig

I agree - Don't bother taking it off - Get some slime and put in a little more than they recommend. Pump up and take off.

 

[tommu56]

I need to fix a slow leak on rear tire bx24. What tool do I use to remove lug nuts?

Why take it off?
spray some soapy water on to find leak
Plug it on your tractor and put 1/2 jug of slime in the tire you will be good to go.

 

[RoyJackson]

Thanks for the reply,
They have sockets that large available in your local improvement center? Do you happen to know the size?

I don't know the size, but I do suggest you get a 6 point socket (rather then a 12 point). Less chance for slippage with a 6 point.

Rather you pull the wheel or go with the Slime suggestions, you need this socket to check torque on the wheel bolts or lug nuts.

 

[tommu56]

I would use a 4 way lug wrench

 

[Polteraitis]

Folks, Thanks for all the great suggestions. I ended up borrowing a 1/2 impact wrench, purchased a 21 mil socket and the lug nuts come off easily. I used the back hoe and stablizers to raise the machine to get the tire off. I put a heavy duty jack stand under the frame for good measure while I wait for our local power equiment store to repair leak. Thanks for all the help. Kubota Rules!

 

[stupakmike]

I would use a 4 way lug wrench

Easy and perfect.

 

[tommu56]

Folks, Thanks for all the great suggestions. I ended up borrowing a 1/2 impact wrench, purchased a 21 mil socket and the lug nuts come off easily. I used the back hoe and stablizers to raise the machine to get the tire off. I put a heavy duty jack stand under the frame for good measure while I wait for our local power equiment store to repair leak. Thanks for all the help. Kubota Rules!

Don't put jack stand under the transfer case.
I was at the dealer once getting parts and he showed me a 23 waiting for a lower case half because the owner of the tractor put a jack stand under case and it went right through when he let out rigger down.
Again this was in the center of case but be careful.

tom

 

[harpoonalt]

Air tools are your friend.

 

[RoyJackson]

Air tools are your friend.

To a point...great for removing nuts and bolts...but never airgun nuts or bolts tight...run 'em on a bit, then use a torque wrench to tighten and torque them.

Don't put jack stand under the transfer case.

Good point...use the drawbar bracket...better yet, two jackstands under the axle.

 

[TripleR]

To a point...great for removing nuts and bolts...but never airgun nuts or bolts tight...run 'em on a bit, then use a torque wrench to tighten and torque them.

Agree completely, I sure would hate to go back to a speed wrench or anything else.