2 inch trailer hitch mount, front wheel snap ring problem

[beekay42 4]

I have a 1976 wheel horse c-160 tractor. 1st question. I am looking for a trailer receiver hitch mount that connects to the tractor rear end.The oem one is not heavy enough. I want to tow my utility trailer that has a 2 inch ball.  I had talked to someone on this site that made these few years ago. Does any make these any more? I would like to purchase one. I'm also having trouble with my left front wheel snap ring popping off when I move the tractor, any remedies for this? Has anyone had this same issue? I thought about drilling it out and tapping it. Need suggestion please!

 

[953 nut 56,155]

       Here is a vendor for the hitch you want. As for the snap ring, Have you replaced it with a new one? Also, if you jack it up how much plat do you have on the left sode compared to the right?

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/141-wheelhorseman1000s-hitches-brackets-parts-and-more/

[DougC 2,641]

Hello beekay42 and    Enjoy the forum.   

[benji756 341]

the ring groove for your snapring may be worn enough that it won't stay

[beekay42 4]

2 hours ago, 953 nut said:

       Here is a vendor for the hitch you want. As for the snap ring, Have you replaced it with a new one? Also, if you jack it up how much plat do you have on the left sode compared to the right?

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/141-wheelhorseman1000s-hitches-brackets-parts-and-more/

I appreciate the info. I have not replaced the snap ring. I do have more play in the left side. How much should there be?

[953 nut 56,155]

Check this out.

 

[AMC RULES 37,141]

          

[clueless 3,012]

13 minutes ago, AMC RULES said:

          

Ordered one from Tom two days ago, he said he was going to fab a few up in the next couple of weeks. Good guy, and a great price.

[roadapples 6,983]

      

[857 horse 2,581]

Built like a safe,,,,,,,One good investment.....the tractor will break before the hitch goes anywhere.......

This should have been a factory option or accessory..

Tom is a very nice guy................I have 2 of these ......worth GOLD !!!!!

[roadapples 6,983]

That is one nice looking rear.....I know I`m old..

[stevasaurus 22,910]

I think the snap rings have a flat side and the other side is beveled a little.  If so, the flat side should be out.  Replace the snap ring, and you might be able to clean up the groove with a hack saw...doesn't take much.  Drilling and tapping would be a last resort, but that does work...just ask my 702. 

[oldredrider 2,553]

The snap ring set up on the spindle was an under engineered boo boo. Too much is demanded of the spindles on a garden tractor for snap rings.

I have worked around the problem by drilling the spindles for cotter keys. Leave clearance for a washer and you're good to go.

[beekay42 4]

On 7/30/2016 at 5:36 PM, 953 nut said:

       Here is a vendor for the hitch you want. As for the snap ring, Have you replaced it with a new one? Also, if you jack it up how much plat do you have on the left sode compared to the right?

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/141-wheelhorseman1000s-hitches-brackets-parts-and-more/

I appreciate the info. I have not replaced the snap ring. I do have more play in the left side. How much should there be?

Thanks for all the info. I really appreciate all the responses. This forum is great place to find very knowledgeable people who like to share their experiences.

[oldredrider 2,553]

If I remember correctly, there should be .015 clearance between the bearing and outside washer.

 

[Marv 949]

Yes .015 is correct.

Marvin