3 pt.Stabilizer dimensions Cat 1

[Martinfan]

Have a Ford 3400 1971. Been trying to find dimensions from centerline of axles (horizontal, and vertical) for the stabilizer mount holes, as my tractor has a series 730 loader on it, and the mount holes have been AFU. Can anyone tell me the standard dimensions for the stabilizer holes in a Cat 1 hitch. Can find all other dimensions for 3 Pt. hitches, with this exception. Am pulling loader off, and need to build a set of brackets for stabilzers, and what is cuurently on tractor/loader is fubr, as probably wasn't right to start with. Thanks.

 

[RickB]

The axle mounted pin for the stabilizer needs to be directly in line with the pin that mounts the tractor end of the draft link.

 

[Fred Hart]

+what RickB said

plus many brackets I have seen have slotted holes that the fender bolts go through so they can be moved or adjusted as needed.

but main thing is the stablizer bolts should be in direct line with tractor frame 3 pt arm bolts.

 

[Martinfan]

Thanks for the replies, but it appears if pins are directly in line with lower draft link pins(horiz., and vertically) there isn't enough clearance on the axle to allow full up lift clearance for stabilizer bar. Looks like bar will hit axle housing hard 1" or so in up position. Any more suggestions??

 

[RickB]

Some stabilizer bars have a slight bend in the end near the axle for clearance. If you want rigid bars to work properly, the mounts HAVE to be aligned as described.

 

[forddoc]

those bars are specific to the 2/3000 series only. Pins should align with the lower lift arm pins email sent your way

 

[Martinfan]

Thanks for all the help guys. Looks like previous owner was using incorrect arms, and that is why the mounts are afu. fordoc..will send you an email later and thanks again..you guys are GOOD!