440a center pins

[LeakyBoot]

I drove 130 miles to look at a 440A.   Was told the pins were  loose. On the way there I called JD and was told those are no longer sold.   As many 440 skidders out there ---is this true?   Where do you get them?  Can't?   I didn't buy it for other reasons. Just wondering about parts for these.  Thanks, LB

[thenorthman]

Find a different dealer.  About the only thing I've had trouble finding for mine is a new fuel tank (which I didn't need!).

Some dealers would rather sell you a new one then fix yer old one...

[chevytaHOE5674]

Have new center pins and bushings made at your local machine shop...

[grassfed]

Yep, any good machinist can usually set you up as good or better than JD and (at least the guy I deal with) gets it done for about 25-30% less than buying the parts from Deere.

[LeakyBoot]

I thought as much.     I was sure he was feeding me only "what he knew", which apparently was not as much as he should know.   I didn't buy the JD as it was pretty rough and used up.   Really wanted a red timberjack anyway.   Thanks,  LB