Rock Crawling lawnmower?

[hobby-filled mick]

Rock crawling lawnmower!!

:shock: Yes, that title got your attention, i am tryin to build a 1980 John Deere 111 that was converted to 4wd and i need to come up with a 4 link or a set of really soft leaf springs to throw under it- does ne one know of any leaf springs that are rated at 300 lbs or less?;-)

Hi I registered just to reply to your blog post thing. I am glad I finally found someone who is building something just like I am! A rock crawling lawn mower! I am going to use front four wheeler shocks :idea:but if you want leaf springs then i highly suggest golf cart leaf springs. They are rated around that weight and if it is too hard then take one leaf out; too soft then ad one. Hope this helps. Please keep in touch because it is very interesting talking to someone else who has similar interests. I was sure no one else was building something like this until now. Message back about your progress.

 

[92PathSE]

This could be you!

ATV or golf cart coilovers might work.

 

[hobby-filled mick]

Yah i thought of that but most of them dont have leaf springs, i cant ever find one with them

Are you using truck axles? I am going to use four wheeler diffs and weld housing on the sides of them with bearings and an axle inside. Please keep in touch for i am building something very similar

 

[mrpink]

This could be you!

if it is, please.... shoot me.

p!nK

 

[Duuuuuuuude]

This could be you!

Its a Ford too...that makes perfect sense.

 

[hobby-filled mick]

do you know the weight rating:?:

well when i stand on the back of a golf cart and bounce it is pretty darn easy and thats pushing on two because its the back. I think they would do good

 

[hobby-filled mick]

:shock: Yes, that title got your attention, i am tryin to build a 1980 John Deere 111 that was converted to 4wd and i need to come up with a 4 link or a set of really soft leaf springs to throw under it- does ne one know of any leaf springs that are rated at 300 lbs or less?;-)

Hey would you please post some pics. Your the first person I know who is also going to build one of these. I thought id be the only one in the world haha but please get back to me. im interested

 

[microgoat]

How about crossbow leafs?

With enough fiberglass you could make your own, stiff as you like. Works on Corvettes.

 

[xgerstandtx]

man, I hope the guy that started this is not from Spencer Iowa, cause man you just aren't representing us very well. Rock Crawling mower, jeesh.:roll: