Well that's a rare find

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That was my first hope for a solution.  But I need 2 inches more offset.  So I can't just weld the old center directly to the new center.

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I assumed I should remove the valve stems to let the tires breathe and was planning to weld about one inch each night over a week until they were done to avoid heating up the tires.  You think this is sufficient or is there another reason you say to remove tires?  I agree welding them fully in one shot might melt the tire to the rim.

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That's a really good idea.  But I would still like to keep the stock rims for when I sell it someday.  And keep them as extra if I somehow manage to damage these.

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Umm.... why were those hiding in the landscaping?  Seems like an odd spot to store old steel.  Then again, I bet Norm has old axles hiding in his landscaping.  So maybe not that uncommon.

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It's alive!!!

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Now you get to try again!

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We're ready to see it out of the garage!

But the voice in my head keeps saying in Steve Irwin's accent "Crikey!  What we have here is a Square D in his natural environment.  Let's be quiet so we don't wake him up."

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What does a solar panel cost? Could that actually pay back in a few years?

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Car dealerships are also required to report if you pay for your purchase with more than $10k cash.

It may overheat now, but at least it'll look good on the side of the road.

That was my first thought, your free area was reduced by at least half.  Let us know how it runs on a hot day.  But it sure does look awesome!

Has anyone tried the toyo open country A/T 2 tires yet?

Edit: nevermind, just found the other thread with at tires.

I think a lot of the problem is that most people simply don't think about it.  They see the nice pictures of a vacation spot and it genuinely never crosses their mind that it could be unsafe.  They are the same people that think everywhere in the US is perfectly safe and see no reason for anyone to own a firearm.  What I haven't figured out yet is if they are simply ignorant, or if there is actually something wired differently in their brains that allows them to ignore common sense and removes all sources of anxiety.  Because I personally feel a significant amount of anxiety just thinking about going somewhere sketchy.

The trailer plugs turned out perfect!

One more reason why a side by side can be fun.  I was bored following my son on his dirtbike, so I took a detour and apparently my wife had her phone handy.

https://youtu.be/KNRYRrAZ3ys

I am glad it is fixed for you.  But it still doesn't make any sense.  Changing tires shouldn't have any affect on the electrical systems. 
There wasn't anything wrong with any electrical system.

The wider tires will help keep it from sinking into your lawn.  Although if your trailer is sinking in, you are probably in worse shape with the tractor getting stuck anyway.

The cub cadet trailer has some interesting features.

Congrats on the new toy!

As for getting excited about mowers....just yesterday I was thinking I need to get my Exmark out of the shed, and do the annual spring wax/polish/fluids and such. With 3720 hours on mine it's getting due for paint.

As for pull behind carts... I'd advise you watch Craigslist for a an older Cub Cadet, Deere, Simplicity type cart. They are so much better built than modern ones and cheaper to boot.

Dang, I though I was going to win the "high hours" award, but I guess not.  My 1987 430 is up around 2600 hours on the stock engine.  Yanmar built a good 3 cyl diesel back then.  Last year I replaced the trans axle main bearings and seals and repaired some frame cracks.  This year it will be getting some more minor things repaired.  But it still runs great.  In the winter I remove the mower deck and the mini 3pt can haul my garbage can to the road!

As for the cart, we still have an old original JD one lying around.  Too bad you are so far away.

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Posted by: moto123
« on: Today at 01:19:36 PM »
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There is a lot of conflicting info out there as to whether synthetic 75W-90 oil that already contains limited slip additive is sufficient or whether you also need to add the LSD additive in the rear diff on these units with the G80.  I did not add any additive in the front diff since there is no limited slip components.  But the rear diff I was not sure so I added it.

Posted by: EL TATE
« on: Today at 01:31:41 PM »
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"Originally Posted by General Motors

LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT (SERVICE INFORMATION) #91-4-109
 SUBJECT: LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (G80) LUBRICANT - (SERVICE INFORMATION)
 VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH G80 REAR AXLE ALL YEARS
 Some light duty trucks equipped with locking rear axles (G80) may exhibit rear axle chatter, especially when turning a corner from a stop.
 This condition of alternate engagement and disengagement of clutches in differential assembly is usually caused by contaminated axle lubricant.
 To correct this condition, drain and refill the rear axle with SAE 80W-90 GL5 (P/N 10950849).

The use of any additive in locking rear axles (G80) is not recommended. Rear axle additives are designed for use in limited slip differentials which are normally installed in cars. All light duty trucks equipped with RPO G80 make use of a locking differential and the use of additives will delay the engagement of the locking mechanism and may decrease axle life.

VEHICLES/COMPONENTS INVOLVED: ----------------------------- Some light duty trucks equipped with locking rear axles, RPO G80.
 SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
 Part Number Description ----------- ------------------ 10950849 Lubricant, Rear Axle (1 litre)
 Parts are currently available through CANSPO.
 WARRANTY INFORMATION:
 As specified in Light Duty Truck Maintenance Schedules, locking rear axle fluid drain and refill is required owner maintenance at the first engine oil change. Failure to drain and refill the rear axle as specified may contribute to a later axle chatter condition. Refer to the appropriate Light Duty Truck Maintenance Schedule or service manual, section OB, for further details on change intervals.
 General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
© Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved."


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Thanks for the info!  Darn I guessed wrong.  I added additional LSD additive to the rear diff.  Guess I will be draining it and refilling without additive.  There are a lot of people out there claiming that although the G80 says it's a locker, that it was actually a style of LSD and therefore needed the additive.  But this GM bulletin is pretty clear that the additive can make it wear out faster.

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 25, 2016, 10:08:41 AM

Point of order: Girls do not clean anything (period)

Fixed it for ya.

It's refreshing to know I am not the only one with this issue.  My wife is awesome at many things, cleaning is just not one of them.  Her idea of cleaning is to call someone to do it.  So quite often I end up doing it myself then spend the money on something that I wanted to buy anyway.  If she is gonna pay someone, it might as well be me!

Just to make sure we've covered all the options, there is one other solution.  If you are adverse to mixing the concrete for the piers, they could be made out of telephone poles or 8" diameter tree trunks that you may already have laying around.  Drill the same hole with the auger as mentioned previously, insert the 4 foot long log into the 3 foot hole and tamp it in place as straight and level as you can.  When done, chainsaw the tops of all the logs nice and level.  Then you can set the shed on top and screw it down to the wood piers.  It's kind of the way I built my storage barn in another thread and the way I am building a fire wood shed right now.

In my mind it's a best, better, good situation.  Best is concrete, better is wood piers, good is concrete blocks.

I guess I'm a nerd, too. I dig the Boba Fett armor! Probably intimidate the hell out of Haji, too!

That's exactly what I was thinking.  It ought to generate some sort of fear in the enemy when they realize you have so much money that you can blow it on looking like that.

110 feet deep is still nice and shallow, so it must not have been too expensive.  My well is 380 feet deep and is similar to others around this area of IL and IA.  Someone once told me that our aquifer is actually water that originates in Canada somewhere.

Sure you have enough "W" stickers on your totes?!?  I would agree with you, but unfortunately you picked the wrong "W"!!!  :)

Received the sling from Sig last night.   You were right, it was worth the effort to get it.  The quick release connectors work really well.  Now I just need to figure out how to use it.  Setting it up as a 3 point sling using the rear stock mount and the rear forend mount was fairly straightforward and works really well.  But I bet it has other options available since there are other mounting points.