555e lite front end

[groundloop]

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

 

[motrack]

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

 

[groundloop]

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

 

[motrack]

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.

 

[groundloop]

thanks
Chris