Problems losing cogs off drive wheels...

[Buckgnarly]

So I thought my left side drive wheel was losing teeth b/c of wear, replaced it but still almost lost one ear. Turns out the cleat was so worn it became a knife edge that was cutting the drive wheels. I forgot to get pics of the worn out cleats before welding, but you can get the idea.

I welded 3/8 round stock to restore the material worn...

I took a pic of some worn out cleats...these are not to the point that cut my teeth, but hey will get more material this coming Summer!

 

[MNoutdoors RIP]

Those grousers are almost used up, you may want to have a short piece of
Number 6 or 7 rebar or ( smooth ) cut and place in the center of the cleat and weld both sides
Or find some used tracks if you do not want to weld them all

 

[Buckgnarly]

Those grousers are almost used up, you may want to have a short piece of
Number 6 or 7 rebar or ( smooth ) cut and place in the center of the cleat and weld both sides
Or find some used tracks if you do not want to weld them all

That's what I did with the round stock, that last pic shows the one I welded in front of the ones that I am worried about. I guess I have my work cut out for me next Summer when I will have the time to weld 50+ of them!
And I thougth my Jeep was the money pit!