Posted by colinml on August 01, 2011 at 14:53:25 from (67.142.164.28):
I have a '59 Case 510. At some point, a FE loader was added, and I would like to remove it. I rarely use it, and I don't think the front end is heavy duty enough. Very difficult to steer, bearings on front wheels shot, etc....
So, I need some advice about removing it. It can simply be unbolted; however, the lower horizontal arm would not clear the front axle, so I can't just support it, unbolt and back out. I guess I would have to support it, unbolt it, back up a couple feet, place more jacks in front of the axle, then raise the horizontal arm enough to clear the front axle, and then finish backing out. I have never done anything like this before, and I don't what what to expect. Is this a reasonable approach? Should I look into renting a hoist instead?
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