[FINALIST] - MightyRaze's Project Patriot [2019 Build-Off Entry]

I will be getting rid of it.

R U reinforcing the Frame or is it still pretty sturdy from the factory??

It's pretty sturdy from the factory.  I will be removing one brace, so I may have to after that.  I don't know for certain at this time.  I may just modify the brace.

I will be going back to a stock front axle but I will be removing the horrible GT steering for a Rack & Pinon steering.  Parts are on order.

@MightyRaze that's going to be a beefy steering.

Jeremiah R. Cooper wrote:

You have definitely been busy Jerry. Can you get some close up pics of that awesome front suspension setup? have you decided if you're going to keep it or get rid of it?

Here are a couple before I take it off.





And a bonus pic of one of our kitties that is not a helper.  LOL

you’re really ripping that out?! from what I can see it looks like a pretty great set up.

I wasn't too happy with it, but it fit the theme well back then.  I will keep them around for a future project I would like to build, but I held off as there are Rat Rods this year.  

@MightyRaze wrote:

It's pretty sturdy from the factory.  I will be removing one brace, so I may have to after that.  I don't know for certain at this time.  I may just modify the brace.

I will be going back to a stock front axle but I will be removing the horrible GT steering for a Rack & Pinon steering.  Parts are on order.

Where are you getting your rack & pinion ? I've seen one on Go Power Sports that look like it would work real well on a mower. was planning on getting one for my trail mower.

I got mine at BMIKarts.  One for a yerf dog.  I could find another but, I am familiar with it.  I have the same one on my rig Kal.

What do U have planned for the Front End now??

@SebastianAlbrecht wrote:

What do U have planned for the Front End now??

See my post a few up.

@MightyRaze wrote:

I will be going back to a stock front axle but I will be removing the horrible GT steering for a Rack & Pinon steering.  Parts are on order.

Notification, my parts should be in on Monday. I should have lots of wrenching time not this weekend, but next. The Wife is headed out of town with her Mom to visit some family out of state. I'll have LOTS of free time. If I can get some Warm temps, I could potentially have the base frame repainted, but that may be a stretch.

@MightyRaze wrote:

I got mine at BMIKarts.  One for a yerf dog.  I could find another but, I am familiar with it.  I have the same one on my rig Kal.

just checked that out at BMIKarts looks about the same but cheaper and comes with the outer tie rods thanks for the info. looks like what im in the market for.

@diddie wrote:

@MightyRaze wrote:

I got mine at BMIKarts.  One for a yerf dog.  I could find another but, I am familiar with it.  I have the same one on my rig Kal.

just checked that out at BMIKarts looks about the same but cheaper and comes with the outer tie rods thanks for the info. looks like what im in the market for.

Keep in mind, it is pretty wide.  I had to chop down and reweld my tie rods to make it work.

@MightyRaze wrote:

@diddie wrote:

@MightyRaze wrote:

I got mine at BMIKarts.  One for a yerf dog.  I could find another but, I am familiar with it.  I have the same one on my rig Kal.

just checked that out at BMIKarts looks about the same but cheaper and comes with the outer tie rods thanks for the info. looks like what im in the market for.

Keep in mind, it is pretty wide.  I had to chop down and reweld my tie rods to make it work.

oh I know modifications are part of this ! that's what my life is all about [modifications] !

Nothing much this weekend... Had a birthday for the wife so wrenching motivation was at a low.  I did drill out the holes for the motor mount.  Realized the motor is not tapped.  I will keep to that and use nut and bolt with lockwasher.

@MightyRaze wrote:

Hmmm...is that an 820 case I see sitting there?

Happy birthday to your wife!

Dangit!! That looks AWESOME!!!!!!!

I'm so damn Jealous to that Mower!

@Double W Cross Ranch wrote:

@MightyRaze wrote:

Hmmm...is that an 820 case I see sitting there?

Happy birthday to your wife!

Yeah that is the top half of the 820 for Li'l Red. I was getting it out of the way while I was welding me a hub for the ring gear.

@SebastianAlbrecht wrote:

Dangit!! That looks AWESOME!!!!!!!

I'm so damn Jealous to that Mower!

I probably should have multi-quoted, but I'm just too darn lazy today.

I was shocked how easily turning an opposed would be on the old craftsman. I don't even need a new belt. May need a little trim on the steering brace. I'm going back about an inch larger than the original stock pulley. I may step up one more inch. I am uncertain at this time. Only care about hitting 8-10 on this.

Yay parts!

Nice Steering Gearbox!

All right... not much to account for on Patriot.

I did install a new air cleaner.  Good to have it there while I do some cleaning of the engine.  I did get it sprayed down today and all the sand washed off.



I also, moved the new starter and ignition coil to this engine.  Business card is there to remind me to set the gap tomorrow.





This however will be my big project tomorrow.  I would like to get this done so I can install it on the tractor.

Would be a good idea to move the rack a little closer to the axle so the arms are angled back while going straight. That way when at full turn you are pulling the spindle arm with a straight or angled back rod. If the rod is slightly forward while at full turn, the rod might lock up at full turn.

Little sample of what I mean.

Thanks, I haven't really mocked it up yet as I need to fix the spindles first.  The ones I have are too long for the axle.  I will definitely keep those angles in mind for the build.  I did exactly that with Kal's steering last year.  It works smooth!

Looks like a nice setup for your steering!

I love that Oppy LOL

@MightyRaze wrote:

I got mine at BMIKarts.  One for a yerf dog.  I could find another but, I am familiar with it.  I have the same one on my rig Kal.

A little fun fact for those who don't know YERF DOG. is the creators last name spelled backwards Godfrey !