My 129/149 has 3/4” spindles and I notice the 1200-up/82 series have 1” spindles. Anyone swapped the 3/4” out for the 1” ones, because bigger is better you know.
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Spindle (knuckle) swap
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Not a problem
But, you will need wheels that accept the 1" bearings.
But, you will need wheels that accept the 1" bearings.
Thank you. I have a set of those.
On the subject of knuckles, I pulled this from my time capsule (box) of Cub parts that hasn’t been touched in 20+ years. Can anyone confirm this the left for an Original since it’s drilled and threaded on both ends?
Yes, it’s a left and threaded on both ends of the knuckle as opposed to being drilled and pinned. Trying to determine which model it fits.
If it measures 7/8" it's for the O, if not, it's some other NF tractor.
Ok thanks! I’ll check that tomorrow. I only have WF’s so I can’t use it either way.
Measures 3/4” so
Thanks. That’ll be one of my next mods.
I have to ask because there's no mention of it, and I wonder if others who want to do this mod realize it. Obviously if you use a larger diameter spindle then, you have to drill the axle? (Asking for a friend Haha!)
No
Just swap the knuckles is all that is needed in addition to the wheels with the 1" bearings.
Axles are the same for both wide frame series
Just swap the knuckles is all that is needed in addition to the wheels with the 1" bearings.
Axles are the same for both wide frame series
