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|  Subject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread  February 21st 2013, 8:55 pm | |
| Thanks. The older tend to be better, but craftsman is pretty descent. Mine so far is pretty tough. The stock front uses cheap plastic no count bushings so swapped a golf cart axle on. | |
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| | Subject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread February 25th 2013, 11:39 am | |
| As some of you know, I'm in the process of sorta over hauling my tractor. This will involve: Fixing the bad rear hubs, fix the exhaust pipe that I had to cut, Convert the steering to direct steer, Fix the front axle mount, add some swivel to the front axle, add shocks maybe, give the engine a tune up, change the throttle, and finally the worst part, fix and redo the wiring. A huge list I know, but it's got to be done. So far, I've completed:Rear hubs are fixed and wheels mounted, and I've made the universal joint for the steering(bout half way done). I have some pics of the hubs to share.  Current state of the tractor.
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| | Subject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread February 25th 2013, 5:43 pm | |
| Thanks man. A small update that might turn into a cloud of dust. I found a Kohler 18.5hp twin on Craigslist for $300. I'm talking with the guy and he says he's willing to trade my 17HP briggs OHV and a little cash for his twin. Like I said, don't know if this will work out yet. We'll see. | |
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| | Subject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread February 28th 2013, 5:04 pm | |
| Holy smokes! 8029 views! Well guys, I've made deal with my bro. The deal was, I'd make him a bullet proof Off road pedal car in return for $100 and an ATV frame he bought from me a while back. I thought you guys might like to see the progress of the pedal car, so I'll be starting a build thread in a little. This will be using my tractor's old front axle. Also will be using my 4 front turf tires I have laying around. So, I have $100 and an ATV frame with 4 point suspension, all shocks, complete steering. Don't know if i'll use it on the tractor or not. | |
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| | Subject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread March 5th 2013, 11:41 am | |
| OK I'm seriously considering putting this 4 point suspension and steering on my tractor. I know there is a handful of guys who have done this, but they're hidden all through the builds section. I'm asking if the folks who did this could post some pictures or a link to some pictures of their front suspension and steering setup. I'm going to need so reference on this. | |
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| | Subject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread March 5th 2013, 1:27 pm | |
| I've looked through that thread and did get some ideas. Thanks. But I wish I could see how you did the steering. I need some reference pictures for the steering as well. Plus, I'd still like to keep the vertical engine. I might have to either move it back, or turn it around to make room. | |
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| | Subject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread March 5th 2013, 3:22 pm | |
| I used the stock ATV tie rods, and steering column. I cut the steering column down and welded a 3/4" piece of round bar into it its connected to a universal joint then to another piece of 3/4" shaft, another u-joint, and a stub shaft to the steering wheel. I had to adjust the angles to clear the engine I don't have any real pics of the setup at the moment, but it should be going together in a few days.  | |
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Absolutely bullet proof. 
Turn it right, it goes left. I'm going to either learn to deal with it backwards ,or turn the axle around and fab a new steering rod. The later I'll most likely do.
My focus is now on this pedal car that my bro wants. Once that's done, I'm give the tractor another shot. 
This Monday, if all goes planned, I'm going to have one humdinger of a surprise for the tractor. Stay tuned. Things just might get bumped up a notch. 
