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Allan in NE

07-26-2005 16:32:30

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Hi Guys,

Okay, here's what I'm gonna try.

I finally found a set of 18.4x38 snap on style duals that will fit either of my tractors, but they are well over 100 miles away.

I plan to take my old Chevy pickup, lay one across the rails of the box with the spacer lip down into the bed and then chain the other tire to it with the lip pointing up.

Should work to inch 'em home, shouldn't it?

Thanks,

Allan

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Mike (WA)

07-27-2005 12:10:21

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

May depend on how rusty the trusty ole pickup is- I had a 3/4 ton Ford once that got so rusty in the bed/fender area that putting that much weight on the sidewalls of the bed would have collapsed it when I hit the first bump. Assuming yours is OK, the haul should be OK. Probably better to lay them flat on top, rather than one side in the bed and the other side over the sidewalls.

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Ryan - WI

07-26-2005 19:00:54

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

I bought a set of 15.5x 38's at an auction and brought them home in the back of my Dakota at 60 mph. Just put them in perpedicular to the box. One will stack right on the other. They don't stick out to the side and all is well.

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Ryan - WI

07-26-2005 19:02:14

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Re: Hauling in reply to Ryan - WI, 07-26-2005 19:00:54

I forgot to mention. The first one goes in at an angle, use the roof of the cab to set it against.

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JMS/MN

07-26-2005 18:37:22

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

Allan- I hate to say this, but it is a no-brainer. Just throw them into the pickup and remember to close the tailgate. No need to tie anything down. No need for a trailer. First set of duals I bought, 1972, sent my city-raised wife who didn't know what a dual wheel was- 90 miles to pick them up. They are on our backhoe now. Heck, in '76 I brought the 2rw cornhead for the K home in the same pickup box.

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j meyer

07-26-2005 20:58:16

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Re: Hauling in reply to JMS/MN, 07-26-2005 18:37:22

Allan- I have to agree with JMS on this, just get them to fit in and go. I dont mean to offend you by making this comment, but sometimes your posts make me grin- you need to just act a few times instead of asking our advice on things that seem very "simple" in nature.

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Allan in NE

07-27-2005 04:34:19

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Re: Hauling in reply to j meyer, 07-26-2005 20:58:16

Oh Heck Yeah,

I know what ya mean; my simple-mindedness drives me nuts too! :>)

Allan

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JMS/MN

07-26-2005 21:43:45

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Re: Hauling in reply to j meyer, 07-26-2005 20:58:16

Thanks for the kudos. And this to Allan and others- I have a JD 4450 with front J-bolt , and rear axle hub duals. All other tractor, combine, backhoe, duals over the last 33 years have been J-bolts. Got tired of losing expensive jbolts, so I've always welded rings to the jbolt, and run a light chain between them, so I don't lose them. On an open station tractor I could hear them banging around, but with cab tractors I could not. But they are still there when I get home! Used to torch them from broken field cultivator springs-(another reason not to use a ground-packing disc)-now with the chop saw, I cut the springs with that, and always keep a coffee can full of them in the shop. Also use them for routing hydraulic hoses on machines.

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Allan in NE

07-26-2005 18:21:31

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

Yeah,

Nothin' gainst my bud Jer of course, but if I haveta hook to a horse trailer, I'd sooner sell the derned farm.

There might be somebody watchin'; gotta maintain appearances, ya know. :>)

Allan

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Jerry L/AZ

07-27-2005 04:32:38

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 18:21:31

OK Allen: I just thought that with all that hay you are putting up that ma had won, oh ya when are the oats going in? hee hee Jer

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john in la

07-26-2005 18:35:04

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 18:21:31

LOL :>)
Thats all your wife needs to see is you pulling in the yard with a horse trailer and no horse.

I would only be worried about the width of the tires laying down. 102" is legal and no one would notice if you were say 108" so go for it.

OK guys a trade is a trade.
We sent you all the rain so how about sharing the cool weather.
8:30PM 85° and 75% Humidity
Only going to 91° tomarrow so I guess that is a little cooler.

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RustyFarmall

07-26-2005 18:01:03

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

You might be a little overwidth but I doubt if anyone will notice. Your truck should handle it fine.

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Rod F.

07-26-2005 17:44:29

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

Hi Allan,

You're a farmer now, right? No problem getting them home. Us farmers figure this stuff out all the time! I find a little utility trailer is handy for dragging that stuff around. I've thrown 2 of them on a little 12'x7' wide that I tow with the Ranger. And you want to know the truth? When they're sitting flat on the wooden deck, with sides, I don't even tie them down. Mabey I shouldn't admit that :<( . I do know that the local tire shops just stand those tires up in the back of a 3/4 ton, crossways, tie them in and go. That's how they deliver to some customers who change their own. Mabey you could stand them up behind the cab like that, and tie them standing up so that they don't fall over backwards? Otherwise, I don't see why your plan wouldn't work either. Don't think you'll have any trouble on this little expedition. Giver'

Rod

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Jerry L /AZ

07-26-2005 17:23:26

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

hey Allen; do you have a horse trailer? single or two horse roll them in and tie them togeather thru the center divider and make sure they can't roll.I would be worried about laying them across the bed of the truck hard to tie down or keep them from shifting or bouncing. Just trying to help Jer

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KEH

07-26-2005 16:54:29

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 16:32:30

Allan, Your pickup is a 1/2 ton, right? Will it carry the load? How much do the tires and wheels weigh? I assume there is no water in the tires. I also assume you have a way to chain the tires to the bed of the truck. I would feel better if you could get a trailer to haul them on. If the load is too great, how about making 2 trips, one tire at a time? I had more questions than answers. Sorry.

KEH

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Allan in NE

07-26-2005 17:03:10

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Re: Hauling in reply to KEH, 07-26-2005 16:54:29

These are those old open center 'clamp on' type that use the J-bolts and eyes, not the "hub" style.

When I was younger, I could stand 'em up by myself, so really doubt if they weigh 500 lbs apiece.

The pickup has one ton springs under it so I'm not worried 'bout that end of it.

Thanks,

Allan

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Glen in TX

07-26-2005 18:10:08

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 17:03:10

Allan, I think it should work okay hauling them like that. We bought some 18.4-38 for a JD with center rims and clamp on hubs and hauled them on back of a half ton okay but we weren't going far. If you use or borrow a stock trailer use one with a open top or measure first if it has a top on it. I almost goofed once picking up tires freighted from Kansas and they barely squeaked under the top of trailer.

62 degrees & light showers in the panhandle tonight.

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KEH

07-26-2005 17:10:35

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Re: Hauling in reply to Allan in NE, 07-26-2005 17:03:10

Allan, J bolt type sounds better. Only other question comes to mind is the width, but I guess you've checked that. I suspect you won't have much rear vision, even with mirrors.

101 degrees here in SC this PM, with humidity.

KEH

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