Upside down axle for pulling.

[WHEEL HORSE BILL 7]

I tried doing that today and the lock washer falls out everytime.is there a way of keeping that washer tight on there.I've seen pictures with it upside down and it looks awesome but am I doing somthing wrong.

[Kelly 1,028]

What lock washer????

Or do you mean the C clip or snap ring? on top of the spindle? if so they are not made to support the weight of the tractor, flip the axle and put the spindles in the right way, another thing to watch if dropping the front a long ways is the oil level in the engine will change with the tilt, most of these engines are splash lube from the bottom of the pan.

Edited January 6, 2013 by Kelly

[WHEEL HORSE BILL 7]

So I can't drop the front with that axle correct.

How can I drop the front end is there a different way.

I so want the look.

[wh-jason 32]

i use lawn ranger front tires. it looks good and its an easy swap.

[Big Jake 18]

My C120 I made new spindles. Didnt flip the axle Jake

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

I firmly believe that proper hitch design and weight placement is much more important on a stock tractor.

I know, I know..... it's all about the 'look'.

I used an axle from a B series LAWN tractor, C series spindles, and 6" front wheels with triple-ribs on an old Raider I stuck together for the fun of it. (rear tires are 23-10.50X12)

Here's a video of my son putting it to work:

For all of you non-believers ~ that's just a stock 10hp HH-100 Tecumseh with a straight pipe. :P

[chris11 184]

I agree with Terry, with the engine not having a oil pump. your better not lowering it . mine i made spindles but i also have a oil pump on engine.

[baerpath 517]

This has a 200 series front axle with 4 inch tri ribs.