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Originally Posted by oldE
Steve, absolutely no problem with the front axle pivot on your JD. You could hang the darned thing from the front axle and not have a worry. 650 lbs? That's nothing. The weak points are, as mentioned above: possible chafing where the straps attach to the cast axle,(easily addressed with pads) and your 4x4 distributing the weight over the base of four trusses. I would think about sistering those trusses or perhaps full gussets at the load point.
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Thanks....I'm thinking of buying an in-line scale (like a fish scale) to see exactly what weight I'm lifting. I'm thinking if the trusses held me squatting on one point, they should be good for 3X my weight over four trusses.
I had thought of doing this years ago, but recently saw a YT video of a small engine repairman doing the same with my exact JD model....he was lifting his to a straight up/down position for replacing the hydro belt. That belt is tucked up under the frame and the tension spring looks to be fun.
It's prob safer in a straight up/down position...all the weight is on the back wheels.
something like this....goes up to 660 lbs. and is $30
