DOZER IS DOWN Replacing D6T Idler!

Sometimes you have no choice but to be the Mechanic when a machine goes down. The boom truck was a life saver and we couldn't have done this job without it.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

My buddy was just replacing two of the rollers on his 2005 JD Dozer a couple days ago. He broke the roller cap bolts off. He had a heck of a time getting those bolts hot enough to get a nut welded on them good enough, to get them out.

[@anthonynapier4668]

A lot more work than it looks changing idlers & rollers out ,,glad it wasn't me. 👍 👍

[@dig_it_starnes5222]

boom truck was a life saver! it was my first time doing this. Myself and my very green little brother. All things considered, I think we killed it!!!

[@peterjurczyk61]

Hello: Hope your well not sure I'll get to the dozer but most likely a backhoe..That dozer is beautiful needs a wash..Good job on repair..

[@kenmarsh]

I'm looking for the link in the description to buy merch..... BUT I SEE NOTHING. Am I mistaken or blind? Please let me know because I was going to drop some coin!

[@kenmarsh]

Bro.... what's wrong with you? Don't you know that when changing one idler you must change both at the same time! If you do not replace both idlers at the same time you can have uneven track/tire wear. Also, working at a Cat dealer for over 37 years in the service department, the "new Cat standards" are even more stringent than ever. Not replacing both idlers can affect the power brake modules, traction control, turbo boost, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, air conditioning, Sirus/XM, and even the "stay-in-lane" option, if so equipped. I suggest that you please refer to our service department and schedule an appointment to bring "ole' six" in to have all systems checks performed along with our 10% "redneck" discount you should be out of service for approximately one week. Estimating repair costs with our current shop labor rate of $269.00, will be approximately $11,600.00 (minus parts). By the way, speaking with your misses when we had dinner the other night, you might want to consider sending the youngens to voc school to learn a trade instead of the current plan of "African American studies" at university. I'm just looking out for your "ole' six"...... "I've got your six" .....and the misses too! In doing that, you will have sustained funds to provide for proper repairs from our "over qualified" service department. Give me a shout out in your next video and I'll see if I can send all of my redneck equipment operator buddies from US Navy SEABEE Battalion #1 to your merch store to purchase swag! Peace brother!

[@TF856]

Oh no! Another music video instead of a tractor video!!! 🤬😖☹️

[@fposmith]

Your taste in music sucks ! Whoever was operating that machine in that condition, needs to be fired ! If they couldn't tell that idler was going South, they have no business near a piece of heavy equipment ! No need for them driving a car either. I suggest you get them a "bus pass" !

[@dig_it_starnes5222]

We knew it was bad as soon as it happened. It blew out and we finished out a couple hours of pushing before we got rain. Im the owner and it was my call. Nothing else was damaged, we had parts 2 days later and repaired as soon as ground was dry enough. Since you clearly are so wise and opinionated maybe I should just throw in the towel and you can tell me how to run my business(: