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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:21 pm | |
| I've been meaning to make a new thread for this project for a while but haven't had the time. Here it is in its current state.   I ordered tgis pair of 18×7×8 SunF atv tires on amazon and mounted those on the front.  I moved the front axle 5in forward and used a piece of 1in angle iron to make a new front axle mount and flipped the previous front axle mount around to be the rear one. I also had to extend my drag link. The wheel base is now 52in. This is gonna bs a fun build. Keep posted everybody. |
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AllisKidD21 Moderator


Age : 22 Join date : 2016-07-10 Posts : 5081 Forum Rep : 266 Location : Ontario Canada
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:33 pm | |
| Ooo, the front axle stretch looks great!! Definitely gives 'er a meaner look. I sorta did the same thing on my GT 6000 when I did the leaf spring front end and I think it looks sorta neat on these tractors. Probably good for stability too.
Looking forward to seeing more updates on this one. _______________________________________________ "This'll either wake you up or put you to sleep forever!"- Red Green "Whatever you do you should do right, even if it's something wrong." - Hank Hill - MTD Off-Road Build - Ford LT 110 Off-Road Build - Craftsman GT 6000 Off-Road Build - Allis B-110, 710 & 716 - Wheel Horse 655 & 953 - Case 444 - Bolens Versamatic & 1668 - Cub 106 & 124 - Ford LGT 125 & 145 - |
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MightyRaze Administrator


Age : 45 Join date : 2016-09-06 Posts : 6942 Forum Rep : 517 Location : Central Oklahoma
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:36 pm | |
| I wish craftsman's were set out that far! That does look nice! _______________________________________________ Li'l RED my original modified tractor!Forum Admin -- Chat Admin-- Facebook Page Admin ATLTF Facebook Page -- How To Upload PicturesHave a question? Ask me! Type in " @MightyRaze" in your post! Your ATLTF Staff: Administrators: @Doug, @MightyRaze, @"Doc Sprocket", @Stretch44875Moderators: @TheRainbowBoxer, @AllisKidD21 |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:27 am | |
| - @AllisKidD21 wrote:
- Ooo, the front axle stretch looks great!! Definitely gives 'er a meaner look. I sorta did the same thing on my GT 6000 when I did the leaf spring front end and I think it looks sorta neat on these tractors. Probably good for stability too.
Looking forward to seeing more updates on this one. I saw your thread for your GT6000. I really like your front end setup. I bet having rack and pinion steering is really nice |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:51 pm | |
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Crazy_Carl BoogerWeld


Age : 31 Join date : 2017-10-30 Posts : 2328 Forum Rep : 145 Location : Rochester, New York
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:25 pm | |
| This bumper sure gets my approval. The fab work looks pretty good. The tow point is a pretty handy item to have welded on there. |
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AllisKidD21 Moderator


Age : 22 Join date : 2016-07-10 Posts : 5081 Forum Rep : 266 Location : Ontario Canada
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:25 pm | |
| - @mowerjunkie03 wrote:
- I saw your thread for your GT6000. I really like your front end setup. I bet having rack and pinion steering is really nice
Thanks! Yeah the setup works quite well. Love the new bumper! Looks about right for that rig. Is the space between the grille and the bumper for a winch to go in eventually? _______________________________________________ "This'll either wake you up or put you to sleep forever!"- Red Green "Whatever you do you should do right, even if it's something wrong." - Hank Hill - MTD Off-Road Build - Ford LT 110 Off-Road Build - Craftsman GT 6000 Off-Road Build - Allis B-110, 710 & 716 - Wheel Horse 655 & 953 - Case 444 - Bolens Versamatic & 1668 - Cub 106 & 124 - Ford LGT 125 & 145 - |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:36 pm | |
| Yes AllisKid eventually I am going to weld a steel plate on there and add a winch. The cable will come through the rectangular part on the front. |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:40 pm | |
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CraftsmanQuad19 DimeWeld


Age : 20 Join date : 2016-04-12 Posts : 2500 Forum Rep : 146 Location : Indiana
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:58 pm | |
| Looks good. Diggin that k5 |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:44 pm | |
| - @CraftsmanQuad19 wrote:
- Looks good. Diggin that k5
Thanks man. I'm debating starting a thread for it. I don't do a lot of work on it but I'm tryin to get it running. Its my dream truck it just needs a lot of work. |
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biggasmowers Prybar


Age : 20 Join date : 2016-12-30 Posts : 1943 Forum Rep : 69 Location : Kansas
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:51 pm | |
| Nice bumper but I would weld that plate in sooner than later, as I've made bumpers with plate to mount it to the frame and if you hit the bumper on a corner it bends those plates very easily. Nice machine , what are the plans for the rear end and tires? |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:44 am | |
| Biggasmowers I reenforced it with a piece of angle so hopefully that will work for now. To answer your other question I ordered tires a last weekend and they just arived. I will get some pics if them today. For the big reveal. |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:08 pm | |
|   The tires are here!! There 25×10×12 Kenda Bearclaws. One of them was a little bit diformed from shipping but it will be fine. I am doing to try to mount them today because if it doesn't happen today I won't have time until next weekend. |
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Crazy_Carl BoogerWeld


Age : 31 Join date : 2017-10-30 Posts : 2328 Forum Rep : 145 Location : Rochester, New York
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 09, 2018 7:13 am | |
| Nice! What kind of trail riding do you mostly plan on doing? |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 09, 2018 12:55 pm | |
| Prabably most muddy trails and riding through the woods but I also am on dirt roads alot. |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 09, 2018 1:09 pm | |
|   The Bearclaws are on and I really like them. They have tons of traction? One of the turfs had a tube in it and I couldn't get one of the Bearclaws to catch a bead so I put a tub in it. At some point I'll get another tube for the other tire. I'll post some more pics later today of the bumper all painted up. |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 09, 2018 1:11 pm | |
| I also put a better seat on it off of my other Craftsman. My other Craftsman is down for the count right now. |
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mrshaft696 Vice Grip


Join date : 2016-07-10 Posts : 862 Forum Rep : 100 Location : Phillydelphia
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:48 pm | |
| nice looking has a good stance now... |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:35 pm | |
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MightyRaze Administrator


Age : 45 Join date : 2016-09-06 Posts : 6942 Forum Rep : 517 Location : Central Oklahoma
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Tue Dec 11, 2018 2:05 pm | |
| That bumper looks Great! Maybe you can make me one too for my red rig! :-)
Great job. _______________________________________________ Li'l RED my original modified tractor!Forum Admin -- Chat Admin-- Facebook Page Admin ATLTF Facebook Page -- How To Upload PicturesHave a question? Ask me! Type in " @MightyRaze" in your post! Your ATLTF Staff: Administrators: @Doug, @MightyRaze, @"Doc Sprocket", @Stretch44875Moderators: @TheRainbowBoxer, @AllisKidD21 |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:10 am | |
|   I made a new front pulley today. Its a 6 inch. Also switched to a 5/8 belt. I had to add a second idler pulley and slot the plate to make it adjustable. It slips a little bit in 6th gear but not to bad. I am also working on beefing up my spindles and tie rod and making better steering bump stops that won't bend. I'll have pictures of that tomorrow. |
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Crazy_Carl BoogerWeld


Age : 31 Join date : 2017-10-30 Posts : 2328 Forum Rep : 145 Location : Rochester, New York
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:13 am | |
| Nice mower modding skills making your own 6” pulley. |
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SebastianAlbrecht Hammer

Age : 19 Join date : 2018-02-27 Posts : 1299 Forum Rep : 45
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 31, 2018 5:15 am | |
| Sweet front bumper! I will maybe try the pulley idea from you on a future build! |
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mowerjunkie03 Screwdriver


Age : 17 Join date : 2018-10-29 Posts : 342 Forum Rep : 19 Location : Burnt Ranch, California
 | Subject: Re: Craftsman Trail Rig Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:31 am | |
| Crazy_Carl I always make my own pulleys if I have the parts. Pulleys and hubs are nost that cheap. This would have cost me $20 if I had bought it. |
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