[AJD] stressed axles

[Bruce Mahr]

Kreig: I doubt that it would be much of a problem, but that is only my 
opinion.

Bruce Mahr

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kreig" <astroguy at nas.com>
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Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 1:40 PM
Subject: [AJD] stressed axles


I removed, cleaned up, painted, restored, all parts for the wheels on the 
530.   When I reassembled the wheels I installed the wheel hubs and rims in 
the widest possible setting.  Sure makes access around the tractor much 
easier but sure makes for a wide tractor.    I wonder about the stresses 
involved on the axles.  The ride sure is a lot softer and there is more 
bounce when wheeling down the road.  Seems to me that wheels set in the 
widest position would greatly increase the stresses on axles and an increase 
in possible axle breakage.  I certainly would not want to be pulling really 
high loads, seems like the axle would want to "wind up"  so to speak.

Any experiences out there?

Kreig
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