Dual hardware for 4600 Ford

[Brian Allen]

I bought the hardware today to mount the duals on my 4600.
When I removed the nuts the new eyelets do not hold the rim.
So now only every second nut is holding the rim on.
I am not going to run the tractor like this.
What do I do?
I am thinking I should replace the studs the eyelets are on with longer ones so the nuts can be still used and the eyelets go on after.
Is that correct?
I still need to re-install the tin-work from the accident repair, but warm weather is coming - so I hear!
Brian

 

[Fordfarmer]

Put the lug nuts back on, and get some bolts to go
through the weight mounting holes. Will give you a
much straighter shot with the J bolts, too. (I'll
see if I have a pic showing what I mean, and post
it, if I can find it)

 

[Brian Allen]

Fordfarmer
Now that makes sense.
I'll take these back and get the right stuff.
The guy that I bought the duals from told me to go this way.
Obviously mounting is much different for the green iron.
Thanks
Brian

 

[Anonymous-0]

Those eye bolt nut go on the bolts holding the rim to the wheel center. not the weight holes.

 

[Brian Allen]

"jhill52"
There is not enough thread left on the studs to do that.
After the nuts are in place, there is only a thread or so showing.
I do not feel comfortable running with only 4 nuts holding each wheel on.
I could get longer studs, then it would work.
Brian

 

[RickB]

The correct installation is to remove the hex nuts and install the threaded eyelets in their place. Standard installation for clamp-on duals forever.

 

[Brian Allen]

"RickB"
I am not sure what you mean?
Are you saying that what I have pictured in the post is correct?
That is loosing 50% of the locking on each wheel!
Why would there be so many fasteners if they are not required?
Brian

 

[awhtx]

The lug bolts on my 5000 are 3/4"-16 and the rim-to-center bolts are 5/8"-18. If those eye nuts fit the lugs they may not fit the other bolts.

 

[RodinNS]

Put the lug nuts back in place. You install the eyes on 4 of the bolts that retain the center dish to the wheel. You find an appropriate 12 point socket to fit the eyes as well. Probably around 2" or so... then tighten the eyes the same as you would the hex nuts you removed...

Rod

 

[RickB]

I should have repeated the title of my post in the body of the reply. "Rim to disc bolts" means just what it implies. You are picturing eyelets on the hub-to disc studs.

 

[Fordfarmer]

Yes, htat's the most common way, but as Brian has the larger eyes (same as the duals for my 4600 came with), it will work to put bolts through the weight mounting holes and put the eyes there. Mine has been working that way for 16 or 17 years now.

 

[Brian Allen]

I made another trip to the tire dealer, returned the 3/4" eyelets and bought 5/8" eyelets. I believe that it was my mistake in where to mount them.
Thank you for all of the replies, you were a great help.
I posted a picture of them installed below.
Brian

 

[t guess]

Brian , Please post pictures when you complete this project.