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Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains?

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Berryville

11-10-2007 12:35:09




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Stabilizer bars or Stabilizer bar? Went to tractor supply and all the had was 1 bar but they had a set of adjustable Stabilizer chains (came in a pair). Any disadvantage to the chains over 1 or 2 bars? The adjustment on chains is easily done with a wrench the bar you just turn by hand (No place to put a wrench).

Pete




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tg in VA

11-13-2007 14:09:40




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 Re: Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains? in reply to Berryville, 11-10-2007 12:35:09  
My 165 came with chains. I never could keep them tight (used lock tight, plastic wrap and very colorfullanguage to no avail). Bought a new set at TSC ($57 I think) and they were no better. I replaced them with stabilizer bars (with one adjustable end) and I have been well pleased. These also came from TSC and my recollection is that they were cheaper than the chains. Once installed and adjusted, that's where they stay. They clip to the lift arms with a lynch pin. I f you need to widen the arms to hook up, just remove the pin.

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Berryville

11-13-2007 08:05:02




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 Re: Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains? in reply to Jeff-oh, 11-10-2007 12:35:09  

ric1 said: (quoted from post at 03:38:30 11/12/07) i bought a 165 massey with turnbuckles and a piece of large chain on each end of the turnbuckle these puppys take out all sideway movement when you tighten each one up


Yep this is what I bought, they seem to work well.

Pete

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gshadel

11-13-2007 06:56:09




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 Re: Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains? in reply to Berryville, 11-10-2007 12:35:09  
I don't have any experience with the stabilizer chains. The bars are about as inexpensive as you can get, easy & cheap to replace if you bend one (done that). If your getting help from your typical TSC guy and you tell them you have a TO-20, they scratch their heads. If you tell them you have a 9N, they know EXACTLY what you are looking for and are more helpful. It's all the same parts for the 3PT hitch, and the same tranny oil also, unless they try to sell you the thin "universal" hydro/tranny oil... don't get that stuff. If your having trouble finding GL-1 & NAPA isn't convenient, go to Wallmart, or back to TSC, and get 6 GL of 15W40 diesel engine oil, which I think is basically what John's talking about.... at least I hope so 'cus that's what I put in my tranny a couple months back.


George

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ric1

11-11-2007 18:38:30




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 Re: Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains? in reply to Berryville, 11-10-2007 12:35:09  
i bought a 165 massey with turnbuckles and a piece of large chain on each end of the turnbuckle these puppys take out all sideway movement when you tighten each one up



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John(UK)

11-11-2007 11:25:38




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 Re: Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains? in reply to Berryville, 11-10-2007 12:35:09  
Chains will be ok if that is all you can get. They could order a bar set for you if they were so inclined...John



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135 Fan

11-10-2007 21:08:10




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 Re: Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains? in reply to Berryville, 11-10-2007 12:35:09  
I got some heavy duty Speeco stabilizers that are like an adjustable top link. You may need to drill a hole in the lift arm to mount them but they hold the lift arms very solid. Most new tractors have chains. The chains have a little more movement when hooked up and are a bit easier to hook up. My stabilizers have a jam nut so they don't loosen so you need to carry a wrench on the tractor. Dave



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phil(va)

11-10-2007 20:40:16




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 Re: Stabilizer bars or adjustable chains? in reply to Berryville, 11-10-2007 12:35:09  
Are you speaking of the bar that runs from a stud under the axle to the outside of the end of the lift arm and keeps the implement from moving side to side during use and transport? Usually, not always, these are not adjustable, but rather are the proper length for a given tractor. The bars for the Fergies and small Fords are generally the same. Not sure about chains. Do you mean the limiting chains that keep the lift arms from moving too far to the side? If so, those are standard equipment and won't keep a heavy implement controlled like the stabilizer bar will. Guess I'm a little confused, so explain a little more and maybe we can get closer to the issue.

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