112 RF Narrow front end DIY

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

I know this isnt hard job to do, but I thought id share anyways for anyone who wants to see.

First jack up front of tractor and place 2 jack stands under the tractor,

Next from under the tractor remove the steering arm nut that attaches to the steering box. Then remove the large center bolt and nut that goes threw the front axle, and the bolt that goes up threw the center of the steering bracket.

Next take off the hood and the grill, you will need to drill holes behind the grill

Next, there are 2 brackets under the tractor that need to be removed, i used a swazaw and grinder, but a torch could be used just be careful.

after

Next where the front center bolt goes you need to cut away some material.

Then you will need to drill 2 holes for the new set up to bolt up these are the 2 holes you drill that go up behind the grill. After that just tighten everything up after painting the bare surfaces

Now sit back and enjoy your work

mrbeef · Mar 25, 2014

Welcome to MTF!

Thanks for posting, that is actually the first time I have seen pictures of the narrow front conversion. Looks simple enough and great :fing32:

Jgj5150 · Mar 25, 2014

Take a cutting torch to my RF? If I do my wife has permission to enroll me at the mental ward! :drunkie:It looks awesome, but I couldnt do it.

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

Lol well in the instructions I received with the kit thats what it said but I was like nopelol. Sawzaw took it off easy and the grinded down the remains.

And thanks for the welcome

Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

OK... so it was in kit form... where .... when.... who... think u left out a lotta details & the $$$$$$ too

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

eBay couple days ago picked it up cause he was local 275

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Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

well... can u share the MFG'er of that unit... or was it a home made unit..

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

He makes them. I don't believe there is a brand out there making them. Think he's the only one.

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Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

did the kit come with rims & tires... I see a lotta cast in that unit.. does he cast them too..

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

Knew I forgot something sorry.
Kit includes.
2 white rims. 2 tiers. 2 tubes. The new spindle set up. All bolts. Instructions. And a steering rod.
Not sure how he makes them.

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Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

do u still have his E-bay add... if so copy/paste the link

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

http://bit.ly/1puryaO

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Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

how tight does ur's turn a corner now..

can u post a pic with the front turned full one direction..

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

It turns good hold on I'll get a pic

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Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

I have a 112 without an engine... plus a complete one.. that would look cool on the one parted out some.. just got to find a good power plant for it..

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

Seen some motors on eBay. I think and don't quote me on this. Harbor freight has motors hit 100 that bolt on here. I'm actually looking fur a decent kohler to replace the tecumseh on it now lol. Good thing is you can still use rear attachments on the tractor.

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Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

I do have a newer Kohler that came out of a cubby.. 13 hp I think.. horizontal shafted

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

Slap it in there lol

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Whirly · Mar 25, 2014

gonna have to check that out... may b too big...

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

Not sure. Lmk what ya find out.

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biker3777 · Mar 25, 2014

That looks like it could made work on others that have a ross steering box.

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

Ya from what the guy told me it works on the Cubs also. Not sure which ones though.

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biker3777 · Mar 25, 2014

It would have to have a Ross Steering box,I think,but with power steering the cylinder could be moved to the center.

DonF · Mar 25, 2014

Looks to me like it's made using a rear axle housing.

biker3777 · Mar 25, 2014

Don,I think u are right,there must be a slot cut in the side to attach the steering arm to,I wonder if he uses the axel as well?

sleepingciv · Mar 25, 2014

Yes I think it is. If you guys want I can get you more pics. I totally spaced out taking pics if the kit before install.

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