rrr4quality Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Hay field is pretty soft. To help mitigate damage I thought I would put the duals on the 1066. I’ve never had them on before. My thoughts are drive the tractor up on a couple short boards and then use the forks to put the dual on. Sounds easier than it is probably going to be. Any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bitty Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 We jack one side up slightly, use a line up dowel and then lean the tire up using a ground bar to line up the hole . On Magnum duals we have always timed the valve stem at the same place so inner is easy to find by looking at the dual. They have a hole in the rim opposite of the valve and we park tractor with the hole up and set dual with a small chain or strap in place to finish it with the bar 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drysleeves Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Bottle jack is much easier than a couple boards. Just get the tractor high enough to allow the rim to align so the bolts can start properly. After you get them started and the top one or two tight you can raise the jack to clear the dual and torque the bolts. Be careful! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDpartsman Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Do you have axle mount duals or are they the clamp on style duals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjf711 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Did this with 3 tractors when I was young. I’m in spring off for winter every year best tip is find concrete or a smooth level surface bottle jack over boards every time a long bar or 2x4 is great to stick under a lug while you hold the wheel in the center so you can spin the tire on the hub to line up the holes 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmall1066 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Boards if you have a helper or 2, bottle jack and a big pry bar if you’re by yourself with hub duals, band duals, I’m no help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stronger800 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Band duals is the same idea. I did two sets of each style every year for a Long time. I put a few dabs of grease or oil on the band at the Bottom, let’s the dual pivot/spin much easier when you index it. I would put both valve stems Up, less chance of slipping and hitting or dropping something on one. driving up on boards works but doing it for the first time, the jack will be easier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Fan Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I always use the board method. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Forever Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Having the dowel as bitty called it that you put inn1 bolt hole is huge. Much less challenging if you have that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermechanic Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 not duals, but I once used a sheet of steel and some liquid soap to ease a 30.5-32 into place on a skidder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorholic Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Jacking up the tractor makes it easier to get the right height but I do use boards quite often too. I put at least 2 or 3 sets on and off every year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt_Floor_Poor Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 A railroad tie, crowbar with a tapered end for lining up and a 3/4” impact. A skid steer and pallet forks is a big help too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
801486 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 As others said much easier with bottle jack and a line up dowel. You can make a dowel by cutting the head off a bolt and cutting a screwdriver slot. I also made a heavy duty jack stand to put the bottle jack on so you can put the jack under the axle housing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr4quality Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 5 hours ago, JDpartsman said: Do you have axle mount duals or are they the clamp on style duals? Axle mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichow7120 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 We used to do it with a bottle jack and a spud bar to spin it to get the bolt holes to line up. Never had a dowel made up to line up ( should have, but didn't) did 2 tractors every year this way. A few years back now I bought one of the Bierman easy dual changers. I have to say, Man that thing is slick. Lift with your front end loader of whatever you want and it has wheels so you can roll it into position to line bolt holes up. Even have a couple of neighbors we trust that that borrow it to use. From the sounds of it though this isn’t too often of a occurence so probably don't want to put the money into one but the option is out there. Few pictures of the product from online because im not near them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oleman Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I believe our local tire man will come over with the boom truck and install them for around $1O0, IF you are less than a hour away. Course that was 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattech Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 For hub duals, I always use the wood block and one of these 30" OTC aligning bars.... get the dual close, stick the bar through the uppermost lug hole in the dual and hub. Give a little lift and push, stick a bolt in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt_Floor_Poor Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 28 minutes ago, Cattech said: For hub duals, I always use the wood block and one of these 30" OTC aligning bars.... get the dual close, stick the bar through the uppermost lug hole in the dual and hub. Give a little lift and push, stick a bolt in. I have one just like that only it says Case IH on it. That’s what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drysleeves Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Always remember as the wheel diameter increases so does the danger. Neighbor has that wheel changer thingy. Works great if you have clearance but will not work on most SP sprayers to change wheels. Got a forklift version for that duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-301066460puller Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 4 hours ago, Reichow7120 said: We used to do it with a bottle jack and a spud bar to spin it to get the bolt holes to line up. Never had a dowel made up to line up ( should have, but didn't) did 2 tractors every year this way. A few years back now I bought one of the Bierman easy dual changers. I have to say, Man that thing is slick. Lift with your front end loader of whatever you want and it has wheels so you can roll it into position to line bolt holes up. Even have a couple of neighbors we trust that that borrow it to use. From the sounds of it though this isn’t too often of a occurence so probably don't want to put the money into one but the option is out there. Few pictures of the product from online because im not near them. So easy even Crooked Joe can use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrr4quality Posted September 4 Author Share Posted September 4 First one went on real easy, second one took a bit to line up. Thanks guys for your advice! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorholic Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 38 minutes ago, rrr4quality said: First one went on real easy, second one took a bit to line up. Thanks guys for your advice! You never mentioned it was a black stripe 10! Now you went and did it- everyone is gonna want to see a picture of the tractor. It looks like a nice one from what I can see of it! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcyfarms Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 i thot you just folded your arms, nodded and blinked and they went on - but the rest of the time i use a board and drive the tractor up on it, use a steel post in center of the dual to tip it up high enough to get a bolt or two started and viola' but hey what do i know - mine are hub mounted and i never have any help other than lurkers out the window 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acem Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 That's a pretty assistant you got there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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