widetrac parts

[jdsfel]

Hello all! In my earlier post about bearings I forgot to mention that my 350B is a widepad. Upon further dis-assembly I found that I am in need of axle extension parts also. Specifically part #T33095/spindle, T33097/gear, and T33373/housing. If anyone has any insight on the whereabouts of these elusive items it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance, Jerry

[rockslayer16]

have you tried emailing/calling the owner of this website? i dont know if he sells wide track parts but i know he sells other parts for our dozers from what i have read here on the forums.

i found this using google not sure if it helps any

http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi ... s&th=64285

you can also try contacting these guys

http://www.sewlparts.com/

www.reliableaftermarketparts.com

[JWB Contracting]

We spent many hours decoverting a 350BW this summer to a narrow pad, probably close to 100 but we did rebuild both steering clutches and a few minor issues as well. Have the complete intact kit in stock.

We run 3 of these 350c widepads and this was are only option on getting parts. The axle alone used to be 1,800. He bought a new kit from the Deere dealer around 1980 and was the first loader conversion the the dealer had known about. I remember they came out and took pictures. Also had to buy a few pieces along the way until he could buy machines for deconversion. I would bet he has done over 5 350's and a few 450's.

If I could talk my dad into selling them, they would be new dealer priced.

Is your axle totally destroyed?

[jdsfel]

When I got it apart I discovered that a previous owner had welded the axle to the steering gear. The welds have now broken. There is also a lot of play between the gear and the housing. I found one complete set of all three parts used but at $2500 I need to keep looking.
The axle is supposed to bolt tight to the gear so the only place for flex would be between the gear and housing. I will contact the rest of the places listed and see what they have to offer. Thanks to everyone for the help and wish me luck!! Jerry