Anyone have an idea as to how much weight is TOO MUCH WEIGHT hanging on the rear of a Cub??
I have crammed 435 pounds into the box on the 149 DanCo loader box that's mounted on the Cub loader project.
It is now much easier to steer, but so far, the bucket has not been loaded with anything. I feel if any amount of weight is hauled in it, it will be near impossible to steer. It is already that way with NO weight in the counterweight box.
I have added needle bearings to the bottom of the spindles but that don't seem to help at all. So now I am thinking changing the needles to ball bearings which will require more meat to be taken off the bottom of the spindles. Also, have been considering 4 bolt trailer type hubs and wheels to match from Extreme.
Power steering could also be lurking down the road as well. I have 2 units from parts tractors to choose from. Planning on doing some mock up work next week as time allows on a parted 1650 frame and running gear. I don't know if anyone has gone down that road with an early wide frame, but we are sure going to give it a try!!
I only wish I had given this much more thought before the 149 restoration got this far down the track.
STILL WAITING on so called Car Club friend to return my repaired and painted dash, hood and nosepiece!! Getting really pissed at this point as I have already missed three shows and it's looking like I will miss the 2018 Chapter #5 Summer Show next week at Forest City, IA.
Rant over!!