peter lena 8,623 #1 Posted October 11 https://www.amazon.com/Hillman-Group-2808-Machine-Bushing/dp/B00HYN42IC often refer to front wheel SHUCKING - SIDE PLAY , on a recent replacement , these 3/4 x 1-1/4 x 18 ga , really helped in the rolling fit ease , it also transfers the play factor to related steering linkage dry joints , like a red aerosol spray tube , for original joint type , help . any direct side to side , wheel play quickly eats up those bearings . as you refit , DETAIL / IMPROVE ORIGINAL INTENT , also went over every related contact point , typically get many years on my stuff , just regularly check it over for any related issues . my neighbors stuff is solid rot / rust , don't even bother referring to anything he has , stay greasy , pete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,623 #2 Posted October 11 @953 nut also installed new XIKE bearings model # 532009040 much better quality than bearings in there . much smoother overall steering , easy / simple , stop it before it happens , keep rollin , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,623 #3 Posted October 11 @ri702bill the related steering linkage , really responded to the , red spray grease , in all horizontal movement areas , snugged up wheel settings , while up on jacks , hit every connection point , the drag reduction was much better . simple easy , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,318 #4 Posted October 11 Probably better than the day it left South Bend 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treepep 564 #5 Posted October 11 Bought a party pack of those mochine washers a while back. I was making good decisions that day! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,623 #6 Posted October 12 @Treepep regularly refer to detailing in linkage / lever function , making it work with a solid , smooth ease , once I saw / felt the complete change , started doing that to every , connection point / also lubricated , washered up , changed to a HEIM JOINT , the operational function is like effortless , what a concept ! and it also easy to do ! personally start at the PTO LEVER POINT , talk about a train wreck ! that behind / battery side area , can easily be improved , easily done , HUGE IMPROVEMENT , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
