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RollerGlide Install Guide

A direct bolt-on replacement for the John Deere factory sway block and wedge system. No modifications, no fabrication, no special tools. Typical install runs 30 to 60 minutes per side.

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Install at a Glance

The full PDF has every detail. This quick overview walks you through what to expect before you crack open the wrench drawer.

Tools You'll Need

· Standard SAE socket set
· Torque wrench
· Penetrating oil
· Floor jack or sturdy support
· Wire brush or shop rag
· Marker / pencil
1

Park, Lower, and Block

Park the tractor on a level surface. Lower the 3-point arms fully and chock the wheels. Remove any implements. Make sure the area around the rockshaft housing and lower arms is clean enough to work in.

2

Verify Your Model

Confirm which RollerGlide variant you ordered matches your tractor's hitch hardware. If your factory sway block shows part numbers R210605 or R207665, you should have RollerGlide M1. If it shows R309701 or R274328, you should have RollerGlide M2. If anything looks off, stop and email orders@truepointag.com before continuing.

3

Remove the Factory Sway Blocks & Wedges

Apply penetrating oil to the factory sway block bolts and let it soak for a few minutes. Then back out the bolts, slide the factory sway block and wedge assembly free, and set the OEM parts aside. Save the factory hardware as a spare or to mail back to us if you'd like — we like seeing what we replaced.

4

Clean the Mounting Surface

Wire-brush any rust, scale, or dried grease off the rockshaft mounting face. RollerGlide is a precision-fit component — it seats best on a clean, flat surface. Wipe everything down before bolting on.

5

Bolt On the RollerGlide Brackets

Position the RollerGlide bracket against the rockshaft mount. The cam roller faces inward toward the draft arm. Hand-thread the grade 8 bolts (already torque-spec preset with nylock nuts) into the factory holes and snug them by hand first. Repeat on the other side.

  • Right-hand bracket on the right side, left-hand on the left — they are mirror images, not interchangeable.
  • If the bolts don't thread easily, stop and check alignment — do not force.
6

Install the Wear Plate Stack

Place the RollerGlide wear plates against the inner draft arm face. The stack is sized specifically for your tractor and lets you fine-tune side-to-side play. Start with the full stack installed — if you want tighter tolerance later, remove a shim and re-check. If a plate ever shows wear (rare), flip it for a fresh face.

7

Final Torque

Torque all bolts to the spec listed in the included documentation. Nylock nuts are pre-installed at the correct values for lifetime performance — do not over-torque. The system is designed to stay tight under field vibration without re-tightening.

8

Test in the Yard, Then Hook to an Implement

Cycle the 3-point through its full range with no implement attached. Movement should feel smooth and consistent — no binding, no slop. Then hook to a known implement, run it across the yard, and confirm alignment stays true. Once it does, you're set for the field.

Full Installation Document

The complete step-by-step with hardware specs, torque values, and any model-specific notes. Read in-browser or download for the shop wall.

Install Videos

Watch a real install from start to finish. More videos coming as we shoot them.

Full Install — M1

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Full Install — M2

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