Front Weight Bracket Ford 3600

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I finally found an aftermarket suitcase weight bracket to fit a Ford 3600. It has 4 holes for mounting to the front bolster of the tractor (2 on the front and 2 on bottom). Can anyone tell me what bolts were used for this job?? Thanks for any help.
 
I finally found an aftermarket suitcase weight bracket to fit a Ford 3600. It has 4 holes for mounting to the front bolster of the tractor (2 on the front and 2 on bottom). Can anyone tell me what bolts were used for this job?? Thanks for any help.
I believe 3/4 by 2" or 3" grade 5 would be where I would start. I would put a lock washer under the head of the bolts.
I would run a bolt into each hole several times before I attached anything, just to clean up the threads.
Mud daubers love to build nests in those holes.
 
Just a reminder, excess weight on the front axle puts additional stress on the Spindles (king-pins) so remember to keep them greased....I grease till I see it oozing out at the top on my Fords.

I recently bought a 1990's CIH that had a FEL on it for its life which I bought with the loader removed. The steering was shot. I took a chance and bought it. Got it home, jacked up the front end and in short, PO didn't know why they made grease guns. It took 3 times of filling and rotating the steering before I got the kingpin area filled with grease and once I did, it fixed the wouldn't steer problem.
 
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Where did you find an aftermarket weight bracket? I have been looking for a weight bracket for our 4000 SU. This tractor has the front end of a 3000, that I think is the same, or similar to your 3600
 
I believe 3/4 by 2" or 3" grade 5 would be where I would start. I would put a lock washer under the head of the bolts.
I would run a bolt into each hole several times before I attached anything, just to clean up the threads.
Mud daubers love to build nests in those holes.
Coarse thread or fine thread?
Where did you find an aftermarket weight bracket? I have been looking for a weight bracket for our 4000 SU. This tractor has the front end of a 3000, that I think is the same, or similar to your 3600
Check with All States Ag Parts / Tractor Parts ASAP. 1-855-530-1460
 
Where did you find an aftermarket weight bracket? I have been looking for a weight bracket for our 4000 SU. This tractor has the front end of a 3000, that I think is the same, or similar to your 3600
Steve you might call Rippee's Tractors. Farmington,MO. 573-431-5939. I bought one from them years ago. They have quite a big inventory of Ford parts.
 
Where did you find an aftermarket weight bracket? I have been looking for a weight bracket for our 4000 SU. This tractor has the front end of a 3000, that I think is the same, or similar to your 3600
Check with All States Ag Parts / Tractor Parts ASAP. 1-855-530-1460
 

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