Cub Cadet 149 TLB Transformation Part 4 - Front Axle Removal

In Part 4 of our Cub Cadet 149 TLB Transformation we remove the front axle, Steering Spindles, Front Wheels, and discover some interesting damage caused by the tractor's mule drive.
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[@Poorboyzgarage447]

This vid just helped me I'm gonna put new pins in my front axle on my 71

[@stevewinter3188]

Thought you might like to know some real easy upgrades that you need for that 149 with FEL your building. That front axel is junk with those grooves cut in it. Don't use any of the 149 front axel, spindles or rims. I've owned my 149 almost 40 yrs now and have found a lot of easy upgrade mods that can be used from cub cadets in the cyclops era.1st) swap out the entire front axle & pivot pin, spindles, rims, tie rod and drag link from a cyclops era tractor. Beefier axle, 1" spindles, heavier tie rods and drag link and use the axle pivot pin / bolt from the cyclops to keep the frame connection from spreading and the front end from collapsing. This ALL OEM parts literally swap from one tractor to the 149. You will need to grind the bolt head a little shorter for clearance if you have a deep sump oil pan. I think I shortened the bolt and nut for clearance. Works either way2nd) install the power steering from a cyclops era tractor or do something similar to it like a newer vid on YT shows. Here is the link to it.th-cam.com/video/VLfJAGpOv28/w-d-xo.html) put a foot pedal on the left side for speed control of hydrostat and remove the one from the dash. Why left side, so you can add dual brake pedals on the right side to aid in steering tractor while using FEL. Same guy in the above link has a real nifty setup that can be used on the 3 digit series wide frames (149's)4th) Throw that junk drive shaft and couplers away. Replace with the cyclops era drive shaft with CV joints from an 1862 that had an 18hp Kohler. Bolts right up with only 2 changes needed. Custom coupler on the pump and the flywheel coupler that has no extra pulley on it. Will get you the link if you like.I'm in preparation of uploading my own vids to YT for multiple Cub Cadet upgrades, mods and customizations.FYI, not trying to be pushy or bossy, just trying to help while you still have this tore down.

[@Isavetractors]

+Steve Winter Thanks for the info. I was just watching that guys channel last night for the first time. I will look into it. I have progressed pretty far for this build, but it's not too late for the axle. I have about 1 dozen other tractors in the cue to be customized so if your suggestions don't make it into this build, it will certaintely make it into others! Thanks again Steve!

[@Surroundedbyevil368]

Would like to see what you do to an axial pain that is loose wobbly and wore out I've never seen an axle pin in that good of shape

[@budatx09]

Hey I was wanting to know how thick is the metal of the chassis of the tractor?

[@dizzystill2276]

spidey crawling on mule drive spring at 4:10

[@maggs131]

Nice catch. I hate spiders but i love Spiderman

[@LouCFur90]

Are you going to use oversized spindles?

[@Isavetractors]

+LouCFur90 Yes I am. I am upgrading the spindles to 1" with a 4 Bolt Wheel Hub, and then welding some additional bracing around the spindle. I have all the parts, and it will be in Part 5 or 6! Subscribe to get all the updates as I release them. Thanks for watching!

[@Jacobkiziah]

Can’t get the pin out on mine

[@Isavetractors]

Use some heat to heat it up and pound it loose

[@paulg444]

so can I conclude also that he did some research and found out that welding and filling in those slots on that cast iron front axle does not improve its strength. Just a guess.

[@Isavetractors]

Correct. Those cuts are from the mule drive and are of no consequence.

[@Byzantine-Chants]

Sad no bolens content.😔

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I have 1 video of a Bolens 1800 Eliminator

[@syazwanbadari4316]

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