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REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES

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8N'r

08-04-2006 08:30:29




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Hi All---I am anticipating upcoming repairs for brakes, hubs and seals on my 8N. I have "filled" tires to remove. What are some of your favorite ways to safely remove, store, and replace while you are doing these repairs? Thanks in advance--Tim (WI)




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jdchet

08-05-2006 06:21:21




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
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Having one of these Dearborn Tractor Jacks is real handy!



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Tim Grenseman

08-04-2006 19:41:37




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
From now on, I will assume all rear tires are filled any time I work on these items. I found out one of mine was filled and the other was not. I did the empty one first, went fast and easy so I did the other one and when it started to come toward me I thought I'd roll it off to the side. Thats when I found out it was heavy, much heavier than the other. I was off balance and it was falling over towards my wife's new car. I wrenched my back abit saving my wife's car but that was nothing to the wrath I might have suffered. Be careful. trg

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8N'r

08-04-2006 18:27:53




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 THANKS!! Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
Thanks to all for your comments and ideas. It sure helps when we can talk to somebody that has done the job before!! And pictures to boot---Tim (WI)



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Stahlmaster

08-04-2006 15:44:32




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
What I did was loosen the lug nuts and jack up the rear of the tractor one side at a time. When the wheel was clear of the tractor we rolled it to the front and leaned it against the front tire.
I don"t have to tell you to use jack stands do I?

Here"s a link to photos of the project.

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8N'r

08-04-2006 18:20:57




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to Stahlmaster, 08-04-2006 15:44:32  
Awesome pictorial---what did you use to set the jack stands on? I won't have a concrete or hard surfaced area to work on either.---Tim



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don t.-9n180179

08-05-2006 03:19:47




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 18:20:57  
"set the jack stands on? I won't have a concrete or hard surfaced area to work"
I used 2x12's as a base and 3/4" scrap plywood on top of the 2-bys on my dirt floor barn. Barn floor (for the most part) is level.
HTH...Play safe...don t. ...



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kennymo

08-04-2006 12:24:25




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
while removing firstthing keep work area clean and slip free. also if tire gets over center GET BACK AND LET GO your back is more inportant then tire assembly just my 2cents kennymo



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TheOldHokie

08-04-2006 10:48:51




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
I put a jack under the axle and after loosening the lugnuts ease the jack up until the studs are just clear of the holes in the hub. Then "walk" the wheel away from the hub by pulling and pushing on the outer edge of the tire in a twisting fashion. Once they are off they are best laid on their side to prevent them falling on something or someone but that requires a means to stand them back up.

YMMV,

TOH

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ron,ar

08-04-2006 10:15:21




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
Another idea is make sure that your floor if concrete is clean of grease or oil. I have seen guys remove tires and tilt them just a little and it hits a slick spot and scoots out from under and away from them. Keep the tire upright, not much angle. Work safely



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don t-9n180179

08-04-2006 09:50:13




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
"favorite ways to safely remove"...have someone else do it (big grin).
Seriously, have PLENTY of room to work. Its tough to stop a falling loaded tire. Get the nuts busted loose from the rim and center. Jack one side up just enuf to spin the tire. Remove lug nuts. Grab bottom of tire and pull it out. In my case the inside tread lug was just catching on the floor to hold it way from the axle. Grab top and pull off. Wiggle and roll over to lean against a wall. HTH....good luck.....don t. .....

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old

08-04-2006 09:23:50




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 Re: REAR TIRE REMOVAL--SAFETY ISSUES in reply to 8N'r, 08-04-2006 08:30:29  
Well one good way it you have another tractor with a loader or 3 point is to use the loader to hold the tire up or a boom pole on a 3 point either one works well. If you don't have that then 2 people and never lay the tire flat but lean it on a wall etc. I've done a lot of them by my self but have been doing so for years and when I need I do also have other tractors with loaders etc, which is a big help.

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