Recent content by fred239

Great idea, just use an inner tube and save hundred$ without a new rim, and protect from future corosion at the same time regardless of what you fill it with.

I'm not opposed to using salvage parts, just don't know where to find them. Anyone know of a yard in Florida? Closest one I've heard of is up in TN. For now, I bought a new coupler from Messicks, helpfull tech, great shipping, arrived in two days. There was a little slop on the damaged...

Unfortunatley the gear shaft splines are half shot and I fear they will just strip out the new coupler without some help. I haven't run a loader on this tractor, nor do I use 4wd on any pavement. I think its a weak link in this design. What should I budget for the front end rebuild?

Hello all, newbie here seeking advice. Have owned my 2004 L3000DT for several years, 890 hours, lovin it all the way until recently. Front wheel assist quit pulling, so I slid back the front drive shaft tube from the front axel only to find the shaft coupler stripped, and the bevel gear spline...