Traction Wheel Spacers

[Wolfy]

Dave, I also have a pair of the 17.5-24 Duo Grips, without v-bars, bought 10 years ago. They have worked out real well for me. The only complaint I have, (also have a pair of 19.5-24), the center cross links have snapped from time to time, on both pairs. Its an easy fix though. Otherwise the chains have been great.

 

[vtsnowedin]

Last night I bought a set of 4 spacers from ebay. Wheel Spacers Skid Steer 8 Lug 2" Bobcat Case New Holland John Deere Cat | eBay. $319 with free shipping.
9/16" lugs. I found several threads that mention these on TBN, and they look like a good option for the 110 TLB.

I also ordered tire chains from tire chain.com. I got the duo-ladder combination in size 17.5-24, which is the size in the JD manual, and is the size molded on the sidewall of the tires. Didn't get the v-bars because there is asphalt on about 2/3 of the driveway. The duo chains are harder on pavement than ladders, but there is going to be a layer of ice on this every time I use them. $465 seems high, but there are a lot of places where slipping off the driveway could put me down a 40-60 foot drop. Looks life threatening to me.

Anyway this is the sixth day we have been up here without being able to get a car down the driveway. We usually get 2-3 days where the driveway is snowed in 2-3 times per winter. I think this will let me clear the drive with the bucket.

Well I'm too late to help with the decision. How are you goiung to get the UPS truck up the drive to deliver the chains and spacers?
Here I'll show you mine, now show us yours as you put them on.

 

[Gary Fowler]

You know what amazes me about some TBN members? They have no qualms about putting on a 4" spacer to move the tires out, but rant and rave about widening the stance by swapping the tires when in reality you are doing the same thing. My personal opinion is that widening the tires doesn't potentially hazard the bearings.
Just and observation and no need to put in flaming comments.

 

[Dan Hunter]

I have spacers on my JD3720 and my sole regret is that I had them installed on delivery. Honestly, I'm not going to check them for torque constantly as unlike some spacers I have to take the wheel off to get to the bolts that hold the spacer to the axle. On a car, I'll check the torque a couple times over a month and then stop worrying but I didn't get that assurance on the tractor. I'm not going to pull the rear wheels off to recheck the spacers and then re-torque the wheel.

Funny thing...I had a WTF moment while shearing trees. I noticed weird tracking on the left tire. Got off and noticed All the bolts were loose. I put a star bar to it and re-torqued All bolts when I got home. I'll continue this regularly but rely on faith with the bolts holding the spacer to the axle.

When shopping, I'd recommend spacers as illustrated in this thread that might at least allow some access with a wrench.

 

[vtsnowedin]

When shopping, I'd recommend spacers as illustrated in this thread that might at least allow some access with a wrench.

Agreed. As you can see in the picture the wheels are dished out fully and there is plenty of room to slip a box end wrench over the bolt heads. None of mine have ever moved but I did have a couple of the rim to hub bolts need a quarter turn in the first ten hours.

 

[ultrarunner]

I often use Locktite Blue for fasteners I don't want to worry about.

Never any problems from loose bolts/nuts or on disassembly.

 

[CurlyDave]

... How are you goiung to get the UPS truck up the drive to deliver the chains and spacers?

The weather forecast is showing warmer weather for the next few days. I have a set of ladder chains that fit the front wheels of the backhoe, and I am hoping that between pushing the snow off with the bucket and 25 lbs of ice melt I can get the driveway clear enough for the UPS truck to get up here in a few days. If not, I will have UPS leave the package at their facility in town and I will get it in a pickup.

I have a 4 WD F 250 that I will probably be able to get down the driveway soon.

 

[vtsnowedin]

I'd gladly come and plow you out but it's a bit far. Anybody close by with the means, that you are on good terms with?

 

[pat32rf]

I noticed a JD parts list a few months back that listed spacers so you could install chains on the FRONT tires as well.
I'd come and clear his driveway just because he is such a great guy with good taste in tractor brands. Might take a month or more to get there though...

 

[CurlyDave]

I noticed a JD parts list a few months back that listed spacers so you could install chains on the FRONT tires as well.

I have chains that fit the front already. It looked like there was plenty of clearance without any spacers.


...a great guy with good taste in tractor brands. I keep telling my wife this