John Deere 450 cross bar

mike clifford · Sep 21, 2017

Hello has anyone had experience changeing a front track bar/ cross bar on a 450.
My old bar is beyond repair and i have a new one (new to me) in very good shape. I know i have several broken bolts to drill and remove but not really sure what im getting into.
Any tips or shared exp would be a great help

Thanks
Mike

2x4 · Sep 22, 2017

I'm assuming the problem is wallowed out bolt holes. Is the engine out or are you trying to replace the bar w/o removing the engine? 3 bolts on each end? If the engine is out broken bolts are easiest to remove by a good torch man blasting broken bolt clear.

mike clifford · Sep 22, 2017

The engine is still in and i hope not to have to take it out. The broken bolts are 4 on ea track plate, i dont know if any are broke that go into the frame and side of the track plate. I am hoping for the best.

Mike

mike clifford · Sep 25, 2017

can the track bar be changed with the engine still in it ? I believe i have to remove blade supports and front hydraulics ets, skid plate of course . Once the old bar is out i can work on broken bolts. Drill and heat ?

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