I'm pretty handy but didn't have a clue how to do a proper alignment on my Kubota. Man you are Awesome Dave! I appreciate your sharing.

I should have just went to your channel first instead of Googling this question only to be sent directly here. You are the man Dave!

@daveknowshow

2 жыл бұрын

hey I'm just glad you found the right video to answer your questions. its all about folks helping folks its what we do brother help each other out.

Thanks Dave, I'll get mine back right now.

@daveknowshow

Жыл бұрын

they do take a beating so its a good idea to check alignment once a year

Thanks for this one Dave. Very useful!

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

I check mine about once a year to stay on top of it. glad you found it useful.

Tractor alignment made easy. Thanks so much. God Bless.

@daveknowshow

4 жыл бұрын

always happy to help glad you enjoyed the video.

Thanks Dave for showing us how to do things

@daveknowshow

Жыл бұрын

thank you for allowing me a bit of your time. its an honor for me to hear that people actually watch these videos and apply the things shown.

Great info and ingenious method, awesome.

@daveknowshow

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words. really appreciate you stopping by the channel.

Great to see you on the tube! Dave you are in my prayers!! Praying our Heavenly Father will touch you and you will be made whole!!! In JESUS Name!!!!!! Be safe my friend and God bless you and your family!!!!!!!!

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! I go back for more surgery the 1st week of oct. I'm a tad scared of what the outcome will be. one of my Dr's told me to make some more youtube videos to take my mind off of it all. so I'm trying to follow Dr's orders. lol

@rayeddy528

6 жыл бұрын

I will definitely be doing extra praying that week Dave for you brother !!! Be safe and God bless you and your family!!!!!

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray! love and respect brother.

In 4WD the front tires rotate a few % more circumference length relative to the rear so that they 'pull' the tractor along on wet ground. On pavement this % becomes premature wear. Such tire wear occurs across the crown of the tread but misaligned e.g. 'pigeon-toed' tires wear toward the edges even if you are properly in 2WD on pavement.

@daveknowshow

Жыл бұрын

yup i talk about the difference in tire rotation front to back in another video

Good to see you again my friend. I need to watch my new tires real close or get my front end alignment checked. Seems 4 wheel drive wears them fast enough,anyway. Good video as usual.

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

thank you Vic, I wanted to also let you and Joy know how much I appreciated the card. I been a bit stressed lately and had not been able to write or make any videos. I'm scheduled for more surgery related to the cancer the first week of oct. needless to say I been plenty upset over this news. I'm just dreading it and worrying over the outcome. I would appreciate some much needed prayers. I think of you and Joy often and I hope you have been enjoying your summer. Love and respect to the both of you. Dave

@deanmurray4953

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

@deanmurray4953

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Great method !

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

thanks James.

For my L4740 its Operator Manual P98 says to measure the distances between marked centerlines on the front tire rear and front edges (at the height of the hub center) and ensure that the front is toed-in from 1 - 5/16th inch meaning a very small amount. When you measure with tires off then the difference taken at the front and rear of the hub is very small so I am assuming you are calling it "zero". Still, the manual is the manual! My other point is that per the manual, if you can mark the center of each tire width accurately you can keep the tires on the jacked up tractor when doing the alignment..

@daveknowshow

Жыл бұрын

yes many ways to do it. this is just one that i have had great luck with.

Excellent video

@daveknowshow

5 жыл бұрын

thank you very much I hope you equally enjoy my many other tractor related videos. please consider subscribing to my channel is you have not already. thanks for dropping by, peace love and respect Dave in Virginia

Good video. I think mine is due to be checked soon. I wish I would have checked it after delivery

@daveknowshow

3 жыл бұрын

they do get out of alignment. the tie rods get bent from time to time. I have a video showing how I straighten mine on the tractor. fairly easy.

Dave how goes it! Thanks for the vid, it's very useful. I haven't seen you around youtubeville in a while, hope you're all good!

@daveknowshow

2 жыл бұрын

yeah I'm all good just got a lot going on here with my mom. been a busy summer.

@pondacres

2 жыл бұрын

Gotcha, Dave.

Thanks Dave. Good knowledgeable advice. Hadn't ever checked my front wheel alignment. How can you tell if it needs an alignment? Will the front veer to the left or right or can you tell by tire wear? Maybe both, I guess. Good stuff to remember and do a check. Hate to admit it but I just never thought of it. Thanks much for the video. Hey, where's Daisy? She usually strolls through to make an appearance (smile).

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

my front wheels started wearing really bad really quick. I wish I would have checked it sooner. I will from now on. the tie rod end on mine got bent and that made the front end out of alignment. I bent it back and then adjusted it the final amount. I'm hoping to get the video of bending it back straight put together and upload it as well. just hit a snag on that video. Daisy is doing well she is getting fat by the minute, still chasing the fox, and other predators that are after the neighbors chickens. just so you know, I went for a check up on the cancer a week or so ago. they spotted some issues and I go back in for more cancer related surgery first week of oct. I'm a little scared but hopeful everything works out.

@houndsmanone4563

6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your video. Heck, bending a tie rod is a bit amount of work. Heck, they're not an easily bendable hunk of metal. So Daisy is getting a bit chunky, huh? Well, I'm not gonna say a darn thing. I've beefed up from Cheetos, Mountain Dew, and Slim Jims (hahaha). Remember, everyone's gotta at least wolf down a few Slim Jims or Beef Jerky in their lives. Take them with ya when you go hunting. Dave, all will be fine at the doctors. Put it in the hands of our Father, he wants all our concerns and cares and said, "Fear not, for I am with you" (Is 41:10) which he said to Jacob. He is our strength. All will be well, my friend. Now get out there and straighten a few more tie rods (smile). Later brother.

@houndsmanone4563

6 жыл бұрын

Believe me Dave, you have a hefty following and we all continue to pray for you. You're not alone by any means. Semper Fi

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

thank you Don

@daveknowshow

6 жыл бұрын

thank you brother! I'm trying to stay positive I get down a little here and there. so much going on here. I just have to take a breath and focus on the Lord, keep my trust in his will.

Hi I drive a Kubota m100gx according to the wheel alignment it states there should be a slight toe in between 2-8 mm , must be different for your tractor,

@daveknowshow

2 жыл бұрын

they all say that I typically just set it center and make sure its never towed outward.

Step 1 (missing): Center the steering gear.

@daveknowshow

2 жыл бұрын

there is only one point of adjustment so centering the wheel makes little difference on these tractors.

and do you not line up with rear wheels

@daveknowshow

4 жыл бұрын

no real need on a tractor like this.

dont you want a half inch toe in ?

@daveknowshow

4 жыл бұрын

nope not necessary at all.

What if i only got one lug nut??

@daveknowshow

2 жыл бұрын

hmm well get creative!

You have a pissy trolley jack on soft ground and no axle stands..!! Had you straightened the tie rod, you probably would have corrected to toe in..Not necessary to remove wheels. On concrete, Jack one side at a time, have a marker fixed to a block of wood on the floor. Have someone rotate the wheel while you scribe the line at the tread around the circumference so u have a mark to measure from.. Measure from the marks at axle height..

@daveknowshow

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment and suggestions. I did straighten the tie rod but it did not straighten enough to put it back correctly. it was bent a lot and I straightened it a lot to the point I was afraid to go any further with out removing the tie rod completely and putting it in the press. the jack was merely back up since the front end loader was what held the tractor in the air for the most part. the metal pieces I used for measuring meant I was able to hook one end of the tape to one piece and pull the tape over to read all while doing this job alone with no help. since finding people to help around here can be a chore at times. lol anyhow again thanks for the comment and suggestions I'm sure many of the readers will use your suggestion.

@warryckscown5620

4 жыл бұрын

daveknowshow .. taking the rod off and straighten it in the press is exactly what should be done, short of replacement. Unless it is ‘straight ‘ it will likely bend again as soon as you have ur bucket loaded to capacity, and turn ur steering.. I recon it will eventually collapse and you have to replace anyway.. This video should be about changing ur ruined tie rod..

@daveknowshow

4 жыл бұрын

@@warryckscown5620 actually it has never bent any further, I did straighten the road while on the tractor with a hydraulic jack and some chain. to remove the rod would have more likely damaged the dust boot so I chose to straighten it while still installed. I simply did not show how I did that. the tie rod works perfectly and has never bent or failed any further. typically once a rod bends regardless it will bend again unless you re-enforce it to not bend. I prefer to allow it to bend which will keep it from bending or breaking another part that would be more costly and or difficult to replace or repair. these are just my personal methods and they are no more right nor wrong than your methods. if you choose to replace yours by all means make a video start a youtube channel get subscribers and share how you spent money buying a new part and replacing it. make sure you contact me with a link to that video and I will be happy to link it to this video to help you build your youtube channel. I'm always happy to help folks who want to share their preferred methods of doing things on youtube. with that said keep in mind the title of this video is how to align the front end on this tractor. the method I used in my opinion is very accurate and easy. it is laid out in a video that even a monkey could follow. this is the resulted video I aimed for. this means I had a successful adventure making this specific video. I look forward to seeing your video on this subject and linking to it. peace love and respect Dave in Virginia