8N-front wheels-shocks? wheels tip back almost

Dean

For what it's worth.

Dean - 518N-12x3

What a beast! It would really look good in the shed with my "'N"s!

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Replacement of the bushinigs is time consuming but not too difficult. Usually the most time consuming part is removing the worn bushinigs. I have had success spliting the old bushings with a sharp chisel and removing them in pieces. Be careful so as to avoid damage to the castings. There a 2 bushings in each housing and a thrust bearing at the bottom. Probably all will need replacement as your tractor has a loader attached. Parts can be gotten at NH. Drive the new bushings in using something having an outside diameter only slightly smaller than the bushing. Oftentimes one can use a socket with extensioin attached if bushing drivers are not available. Be careful to start the bushings straight into the bores and be sure that the driving tool is flush to the bushing around the full circumferance to avoid breaking the somewhat fragile bronze bushings. Replace the dust seal at the top of each spindle also. Grease until grease begins to push out at the top of the spindle.

Now the kicker. Sometimes the spindles are worn enough that replacing the bushings will not remove enough of the play. New spindles will cost more than all of the bushings, bearings, etc., combined. If your spindles are badly worn and you cannot find good used ones, you might consider changing to 5.50x16 tires.

Good luck.

Dean

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You probably have worn spindle bushings. Rock the wheel or tractor and see what moves. Jack up under the axle and twist around on the wheel and see what's up with that. Grease or oil will not pump up worn bushings.

Stumpy