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555e lite front end

groundloop ยท 2011-01-06 13:11

I purchased a used 1997 ford 555e 2x4 exstend a hoe backhoe and the front end is so lite that it is scary . it fills like it is riding a wheelie going up hill or hitting a bump. Are they all like this? Is there a weight that could be missing? Thanks Chris

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  1. #1motrack2011-01-06 15:18

    Look up front under the grill...... there should be a big cast weight bolted there.

  2. #2groundloop2011-01-07 08:08

    The grill sorround is made of heavy cast metal if that what your talking about?

  3. #3motrack2011-01-07 09:22

    no..... should be a big weight bolted on the bottom of the cast grill. Go to New Hollands online parts book and look it up....... you can see a picture.

  4. #4groundloop2011-01-07 16:30

    thanks Chris