Redo D2 grousers

At the Cat dealer I worked for they used to get the bar stock to build them up but I don,t know whether Cat sold it or not as it,s been long ago. The bar was tapered some so was not completely flat.I think it did a good job when it was done. I,m sure someone on here has got info as to where to get the stock or even check with your dealer to see where it,s available.

Heres one company that sells grouser bar stock:
http://www.dura-tuff.com/grouserbars.asp

Grace Track also sells it.

Years ago I got some from FP Smith, they are not far from you. They make it in different heights. Check the specs for original grouser height. I would not advise going any higher. Pete talked me into getting the big stuff for my D4, it really tears up the yard.

Tom

I got grouser bar stock from Cat a year ago. .seems it's a stocked item. As far as crossing paved roads, do what many of us do. .put down old tires and drive over 'em. This wouldn't work too well on a heavily traveled road though.

Try after market track suppliers and welding supply shops - both should have some in stock -or at least in this part of country they do

what is the proper way to weld the bar stock on--stitch weld on both sides or full length weld on both sides?--is it best to get each grouser horizontal so the groove weld just puddles in? 😕

I,m no welder but our welder at the dealer welded them the full length (both sides) and never had one minutes trouble with them but he was a high tech welder.

Check out the price of new shoes first, we have found that by the time we purchased grouser bar then welded it, the cost usually was not economical also check the plate thickness and the end wear of the old shoes.

Regards Gordon.