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Hi Guys, has anyone put the 3/4 inch Thrust steering bearings on your Wheel Horse Tractors. I recently did an install for a customer on a John Deere and i have to admit was easy to do and no mods required. My biggest concern will the thrust bearing fit and the will stock top clip fit back on with no mods . Thanks  

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4 hours ago, Rob R said:

Hi Guys, has anyone put the 3/4 inch Thrust steering bearings on your Wheel Horse Tractors. I recently did an install for a customer on a John Deere and i have to admit was easy to do and no mods required. My biggest concern will the thrust bearing fit and the will stock top clip fit back on with no mods . Thanks  


It has been done…. @ri702bill has jigged an axle up in a mill and cut the casting down for room for the thrust washer…

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Yes, thanks Kevin. Actually works well. - takes all the play out - with ALL the necessary steps.......

Bill

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I cut enough off the top of the axle to make up for the thickness of the bearing and washers. Not a big job but with the front end loader on there is no noticeable difference in steering effort. 

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