John Deere 318 bucks lunges taking off , Hydro shock bad

John Deere 318 bucks lunges taking off. There are four different versions of this shock and set up. Find your shock by your serial number . This is a 1990. Some of the shocks are under the frame near the rear. If your john deere 318 jerks , lunges or bucks while taking of this shock may be the issue. John Deere AM133368 Gas Operated Cylinder. This part is not only a perfect fit, it's a better made part than the original. It's also made in the USA. Hydro shock. On this John Deere 318 the shock is not that bad to change. Safety neutral switch not working. The 318 had four revisions of hydro linkages . And they do not all take the same shock. John Deere hydro transmission problems. After changing the hydro linkage shock and adjusting the tension on the hydrostat leaver this john deere 318 operates pretty smooth now. Garden tractor repair, tractor service, wtbm123,

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terry I had no idea that shock even existed. Nice one thanks 👍

[@wtbm123]

Those little shocks are expensive for what they are , but sure makes trimming around things easier when not jumping so much . Thank you for stopping in

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice job Terry, that really made a difference and has the JD working much better. Thanks and have a great weekend

[@wtbm123]

We have quite a few of the 318`s still working here in town . Good to see old stuff still working

[@1968hambone]

Excellent work Terry, I love those older John Deere’s!

[@wtbm123]

Still quite a few around and working . Good to hear from you

[@stevekurtenbach1951]

Thanks for doing the video. My 318 is bucking pretty bad and the issue needs to be fixed. I like the ideal of silver Sharpie and not dropping that plate down inside. It really helps.

[@wtbm123]

Also check that the linkages are not real sloppy and the rear axle is bolted in tight . Those can cause issues also. Thanks for stopping in , Hope you get it sorted out

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Nice repair Terry ! 👍

[@wtbm123]

Thanks 👍

[@buzzsah]

A good JD, when they made good stuff.

[@wtbm123]

Yes when they were made to last

[@snocrushr]

Good Fix Terry👍👍

[@wtbm123]

Thank you

[@SF-fm7ov]

ADDITIONAL SOLUTION! I also found that I had loose bolts where the differential attaches to the frame. This allowed the front of the Hydro to move substantially and cause jerking. I first replaced the damper and removed all play from my linkage but It still jerked. After tightening the 4 bolts, it now drives very smoothly. I hope this helps someone.

[@wtbm123]

Thinking i showed me tightening these ones up . Or it may of been in another video , But you are 100 % correct on the 4 bolts.

[@stoneyswolf]

Dang I thought the shock on my k66 was expensive at 64 bucks. When I first started researching that shock it took forever to find out why it was even there. Makes sense with all the bumps and bouncing around why it's needed.

[@wtbm123]

Yes they went way up in price for all they are

[@Me-jk3km]

My 430 is acting the same way and sometimes it's bucking aggressively. I have the same shock and it's collapsed. I suppose I have to splurge the $150. Thanks man.

[@wtbm123]

Also look for excessive play in any of the linkages . and make sure rear axle bolts are tight . I is a shame the little shock cost so much. But it really made a difference.

[@billsmith1770]

i bought an old 185 hydro that bucked violently on takeoff . owner said he quit using it because of trans . turned out that the bolts holding the trans to tractor were extremely loose .

[@wtbm123]

Yes that can do it . Glad you got it all sorted out.

[@jport62592]

Any idea if this part number will work for my 1989 318?

[@wtbm123]

I am not sure . if it looks the same probably . Best to look it up by serial number . There were 4 different versions .

[@robertmailhos8159]

A bucking John Deere lol 🤣 well you are going to make it stop doing that

[@wtbm123]

Yes it is much better now.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@wtbm123 that is I to hear that you got it running again