A. Rip it down to frame and paint. B. Hood mods including cowl, head light, at internal cage. C. Engine Has new head gasket and cheap carb from After Winch and hood are installed a snorkel will be made into the cowl. D. Zinc locker the rear trans and upgraded frame bracing. E. New brake upgrade idea? F. Front suspension?
So the bearclaws are off of the maine mud mower? What is the tread depth on them? I have not found anything on the tire websites that say the tread depth on the kendas.
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The older one appears wider, and has more places to have things get wedged. Other than that, I would think they would perform the same. So, that would come down to your personal preference.
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So the bearclaws are off of the maine mud mower? What is the tread depth on them? I have not found anything on the tire websites that say the tread depth on the kendas.
Depends on the ply. Theyre somewhere between 1/2" and 3/4" on the lower ply tires, closer to 1" on the higher ply tires.
Honestly the treads are so similar, and being a steer tire, I dont think it would really matter.
The older one appears wider, and has more places to have things get wedged. Other than that, I would think they would perform the same. So, that would come down to your personal preference.
Your not far off my own personal take on it. The older one has more defined cuts for mud to clear out of. But the point made on my FB page by a follower was that Kendra on the rear should have them on the front. Will see in the end I plan to upgrade both pairs to bearings.
So the bearclaws are off of the maine mud mower? What is the tread depth on them? I have not found anything on the tire websites that say the tread depth on the kendas.
Depends on the ply. Theyre somewhere between 1/2" and 3/4" on the lower ply tires, closer to 1" on the higher ply tires.
Honestly the treads are so similar, and being a steer tire, I dont think it would really matter.
The right tire looks better in my opinion because it is a tad bit Skinner and has move V's to help cut into the ground and grab. With more V's it will place all the front end weight at the end of the V and give it lots of grip. And where did you purchase that control panel? That thing is gorgeous! ..
The right tire looks better in my opinion because it is a tad bit Skinner and has move V's to help cut into the ground and grab. With more V's it will place all the front end weight at the end of the V and give it lots of grip. And where did you purchase that control panel? That thing is gorgeous! ..
I still prefer itp mud lites, they are a few bucks cheaper and have right at 3/4" tread with a very aggressive pattern, i would be interested in getting a pair just to test them against the itp's though.
Good Luck, it seems like you got the pimped parts ready to go, nice switch panel and LED's.
Well I thought i did tell today when i had to place an order for a 2nd gen steering box and 8 heim joint and 2 go kart ball joints. And have yet to make the metal order for the rest of the build.
Keeping the frame as is, or any plans to beef or strengthen it up? I know you use your rig for more than play!
Yes there will be a video dedicated to just frame reinforcement along with a book of pics for both here and to update mudmower.com. Between MMM and the 18hp 5 speed Go kart build I have found a few places that will get cross members.
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Yes there will be a video dedicated to just frame reinforcement along with a book of pics for both here and to update mudmower.com. Between MMM and the 18hp 5 speed Go kart build I have found a few places that will get cross members.
Excellent. With MMM, I am sure you have learned a lot. I will definitely be looking for your updates. Keep up the good work Neil.
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Signing up to be the guinea pig on if it is possible to swap 2nd gen steering into a first gen steering frame. Have never seen a good video on it or a write up. If there is one some one post it up so I can give someone a shout out.
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