In this episode, I put a couple more tires on the back of the pulley swap Poulan. It was super easy and it did good in the mud. I hope you LIKE it. Thanks for watching.
If you use a jam nut on the inside wheel for the stud, it will line it up better and strengthen the stud against bending from torque. It made a world of difference on mine.
I love to hear that you are laughing and I will make you another video, but tomorrow and Tuesday are busy all day. I will try to get to it Wednesday for you. thanks for the reply and that was a good one for your husband...
After watching many of your videos and seeing how much FUN you have doing what you do I will say don't let the naysayers get to you. Do what you want to do and enjoy life. I find many of the people that bad mouth other on the 'net don't have a life and thus want to try to make as many people miserable like themselves. No need to spend big bucks buying this kit or that kit when you can do stuff for cheap like you did. Go out muddin and have fun.
I don't sweat the naysayers, in fact, I like to give them some sarcasm back. And as for comments like yours, I love them and they keep me posting. It is a win - win when I get comments. thanks for watching!!! PS, I just went mudding this evening and right now we are getting almost flood level rains, that means even more mudding coming soon.
Everyone including me hates it when they wreck having on fun on video... I know a lot of guys that would not even admit to doing shit like that let alone on video but I caught a few of my pals doing WTF stuff and mean guys you would never even think would do it do it.
I see all these comments saying "why the hell would you do this?" Let me ask you this, why not? And is this not a free country? Hell, let him do what he wants if he want to dually his mower he can dually his mower it doesn't need to cut grass to be a good time! I say all power too ya!
Hey buddy if you want to do something that might be fun and if you like doing it …… then do it !!! To many people who want to do this but can’t do it. Go for it Andy 👍👍
If you watch my later dually video, it turned out better. I has less wobble, is stronger, and has better tires. I hope to hear what you think about that one and thanks for watching.
I install 18.5 kenda atv tires on the rear of mine. I used snowblower tires and rims for the front. I can go anywhere this could and maneuver my wagon better. I use tire chains in the winter and can plow snow with ease. I regularly haul over 1000 pounds of water in my wagon with no issues. The weak link is the transmission, I have swapped a older peerless 6speed rear end, rebuilt it and put a 2 inch larger pully to gear it down for hauling. I've blown up Spicer and newer hydro trans and the peerless has been going strong for 6 years now. I do remove it and re grease it every year.
Yours sound like an awesome machine! I wouldn't want to challenge you. My machine is based on improvements that are free or super cheap. For example, this video was about $6 for paint and nuts. I would love some ATV tires on mine, but that is not the theme of this build. As you see it, I probably have less that $20 in the whole thing. To help with expenses, the neighbor gave the mower to me. Cheap is just a way of life for me and I thank you so much for watching.
I had solid 2 inch steel slugs that fit perfectly in the rim. The tires were ag tires. Axle was welded on a Allis B-210. Tire chains on all 4 wheels. Snow, stone dirt. Unstoppable.
I spend a lot of time in the comments; reading, replying, thanks, being sarcastic, and correcting. Now I finally know that I am not wasting my time. I love your comment and I thank you for watching and especially thank you for subbing.
Thats an old but rediscovered Great Idea ! Much easier and much more inexpensive than making it a six wheeler or making it a tracked (tank) vehicle. And by the look at your play the rear end doesn't even need to be locked. You were spinning BOTH wheels when you were in that mud hole. Just here and there. Keeps them much easier to steer when rear end is not locked.
lol Awesome. I actually did this a few years ago! It really does make a lot of difference in off road capabilities. I ended up putting some fender flares on the back, to avoid getting soaked!
I've got a B&S, bout the same size. One-whrrl drive, I can see the dually helping with the slopes and slip issues, nothin more fun than having to get off and push the damn thing out of the slip-n-slide when trying to get work done.
Damn good method for cutting off excess tread blocks. I just bought flat-proof front tires and because their material makes them skid instead of grip this will solve that problem!
I said the tractor supplies and Lowes have one it's like a drum and centers the rims up too the only think is it is white in color and that also means it is made out of that cheapo ground up recycled plastic shit that rots and deteriorates. I think make a better black plastic one I seen a pic of it in the store not sure of the rim sizes available. And the thing has 4 holes and a stem hole too. I seen a version online with a spacer so the tires are about 1" or so apart. I guess because of maybe grass or dirt or maybe even snow because they had plows and chains and shit on the same page of the ad
@@chud327 make a hub ..the all thread will flex when not up and down rims are soft you will pull the nuts threw the rim .. it may work temp but long term it will destroy the all thread and or the rim and maybe the sidewalls of the tires .. plus if outer tire grabs and not the inner tire it will twist the rims and bend the all thread ..
I need more people like you, the rewatchers! I assume you saw dually part 2 and today's riding on the flooded road? Thanks for rewatching, that says a lot!
I guess as long as it doesn't mess up my monetization, can you up "chud327" down in the corner of that part of your video? If so, I guess so. thanks for asking and for watching.
I find that there are plenty to offer their negative though, you just have to keep going for the positive ones. You are very kind and seem to be super smart, judging by your comment. I can't say that for 100% of the negative trolls. The kids and I had a super time down at the river and I plan a fishing trip with it real soon, I hope you will comment on that one too. Thanks for watching.
I just bought a lawn tractor with duals but will need new tires and pullies and a belt and chain needs tighten 😎 but will be repainting it John Deere green and will get decals for it and installing a exhaust like a real John Deere tractor and then after this beast is done I'll be building a auger trailer so I can operate in parades and kids can sit in the trained throw candy 🤔
I need to look that one up and thanks for watching. BTW, speaking of boats, did you see my homemade pontoon boat from last Saturday? Thanks for watching.
you should drill some holes to add some more all thread. It will make it more stable and reduce stress on the bolts. I saw movement between the wheels.
If you check out later videos, I have improved the system. My most recent video was rock climbing with the duals and the 2 all threads are still holding up... Thanks for watching.
So after all this time has gone by what was the result? did the all threads snap, bend or did you have to add additional connectors? How long did it last?
Please go and watch my two most recent videos. The dually dually is doing just fine. The outer tires wobble slightly, but other than that they are doing great. I have just found a set of 4 tractor tires that I want to get for it, they may break it quick. I also want to weld it and lock it, that too may break it quicker. Keep watching and we will find out together what happens and how long it lasts. Thanks for watching.
I currently have duals on the front now. If I don't run them long term, I will be hunting some bigger tires for the front. That will help keep that belt and pulley out of the water. Thanks for watching.
You need to make wheel spacer with a steel pipe with flat caps with the same holes that sets inside the rims to keep the wheel lined up, the make valve stem extensions for duallys so u can run it from the inner tire to the outer tire
Makes more traction and less Rutt's. Not good in deep water, will make the rear end float. Hope this helps and sorry, just seeing your question. Thanks for watching
All the Poulans I ever see are brand new at Walmart, or dead in someone's back yard. This is amazing.I just fire up the old 12 yr old gravely. If it won't go, just strap the Honda 670 Rubicon ATV to it.
I have never bought a new poulan, in fact, this one was given to me. I love the thing so far. I have had 4 Troy-Bilts give to me in the last couple of years, they seem to be junkier than the Poulan. I do like a Gravely and thanks for watching.
chud327 My first rider was a snapper, in pieces, old as can be, but threw it together, used it for years. I am a makeshift rigger of all my junk, I never knock someone's ingenuity. If you saw all my equipment and how it stays running, or was modified, you would have a good laugh.
It would do way better if you drilled 2 more holes , so that you could have 4 studs. And maybe some sort of spacer to keep the tires from contacting each other. Maybe some 3/8 pipe for spacers on the all thread.
Well, if you haven't killed this homemade dually mower & you haven't flattened the outer tires yet, try adding a 6" steel extension on the yard cart tongue... that'll give you enough clearance (with a little extra). Good luck & I'm hoping your making good money at keeping the neighbors' rice paddies maintained, LMAO!
From the video you are missing 2 important details 1st outer tires need a lower pressure than inner tires (will prevent you from snapping that transaxle) 2 take a 1-3inch wide ring of hdpe pipe the same Dia. As the rim lip to keep the tires aligned and to prevent destroying all of those rear rims. Also you may be able to flip the inner rims around on the axles so that valve stems are to the inside of the tires and are easily accessed to inflate the tires
Couldn't flip the inner tires due to factory offset, that would have been nice. I have never ran dualies on anything so I have never heard of running the outer tire at lower pressure. I was thinking of running them lower for better traction in the mud and the inner would carry the weight when you are out of the mud. I like the spacer idea between the two wheels, but I don't have any that big. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching.
chud327 running the staggered pressure/ tire size saves your axles/transaxle (think leverage principle) if the outer wheel drives onto a small rock you now have roughly An extra foot of leverage prying the lawn tractor up from the ground and your transaxle case is going to be the weak link (kinda like taking a 1x1 board 3 feet long cutting a 1/4inch groove around it in the middle and trying to pry your tractor off the ground... adding duals is like that 3 ft board now being 5 ft long... it'll handle less force being exerted on it before it breaks so to counter the effects the staggered sizes/lower pressures are use to minimized the amount of time that you are exerting that force on the transaxle as well as negating some of the force being generated in the first place (larger rock can be run over by the outer tire before the inner tire starts lifting off the ground.)
suggestion" Center the 'dualies', as can be seen in the video, they are off center (compared to the inner tires) IMO: the most useful consequence of the 'dualies' is when mowing across a hill as they would greatly increase the tip over resistance
I you watch a later video on it, I built a better system. In fact, one of my next videos is putting duals on the John Deere, I hope you will check it out and thanks for watching.
I would be like a football player wearing cleats instead of bowling shoes. Bigger knobs equal better traction in the mud. Thanks for watching and I hope this helps.
Hello Chad327. I'm looking at putting duals on my atv. I'm planning to get a plain set of fatory rims to put on the inside. I'm planning on taking the new rim to my local welding shop. I'm going to get them to weld the valve stem hole shut, then drill a new valve stem hole on the back side of each rim. Then the vallve stem will be on the inside of the rim.
I am planning a valve stem fix on mine too. However, I am just going to drill new holes on the other side and leave the old stems in the center of the wheels.Good luck and thanks for watching.
I will have to put them back on, it will not stop raining here. Did you see it when it had dual tractor tires, that was way cooler. Thanks for watching.
@@chud327 Hahaha Yes I did see it with the tractor tires on it. That Tractor is an absolute monster when you got it fully setup. I was amazed watching it going through everything you put it through and it never got stuck. It also makes for a great tow truck tractor to rescue the other tractors when they get stuck. Definitely a great idea👍
So I found out if your looking for good traction tire chains are key. I've tried mud tires and after the tread fills up your done. I put some allis/simplicity chains on my troybilt pony and drive it thru 1 foot of silt and didnt stop at all!
Ya chains are great but if u drive on a hard packed surface like a road they are rough on u and the machine not bad in snow cause they sink in the snow but if u have any speed man they beat on ur back
you could flip the inner tires so the valve stems are facing in then you dont have to cut the rims... also right rim is loos or not centered might want to use 3 rods to connect them instead of just two
Mine were about 25 inches long, but 12 may have worked. 3/8 inch nurlts to go with the 3/8 all thread. Self locking or double nuts. Thanks for watching!!
That was what I was originally thinking, but the offset wouldn't work. I started to drill a hole and put in a second valve stem in both inner wheel. That will probably be my long term solution if I keep it this way. Thanks for the suggestion and for watching.
I made a later video of doing it a better way, I would suggest doing it the better way, but this way works good too. Good luck and thanks for watching.
I actually did this again on this mower and it was a stronger method. I would think that method would work great for your trailer. You could even add extra all-thread for more strength. Let me know if you can't find it and thanks for watching.
Got you. I didn't think about that. What state are you located I've been looking for a older mid 70s to late 80s Deere, cub, or gravely something in the better mower garden tractor line with a 46 to 50 inch deck size closer to eastern KY.
Very cool hey bud have you ever changed spindle bearings and the old ones be stuck? I have a J/D 0 turn and have let the bearings soak and still won't move any suggestions?thanks
chud327 oh yea let it soak in penetrating oil hit it with a socket etc. the first one I did in the past they came right out I was just curious if you know thanks
That is so cool my problem isn't water it's and live in the deserts of Nevada I dragged a lot of my four and a half acres with my tiny little tractor that's going to be a lot easier to do with the egg tires on it thank you very much
Should either roll a ring, or find a pipe that's close as a spacer between the tires, it keeps the tires centered and takes the pressure off your ready rod
I see a problem. Without a spacer between the rims the nuts will pull through eventually and you will also rub the contact surfaces down to a point where they will blow or no longer hold air. But I do like the idea I will have to try it on my John Deere l120
Didn't look like a quality build from the getgo. No center support. Beefier hardware design definitely needed. Gave the little beast a cool look but not ready for prime time.
putting air into the inner tire problem.. maybe you could install a longer valve steam to the inner tire and have it come out where the Axel would have gone.
@@chud327 thanks for uploading and for answering. I saw A kit for my tractor that was sorta like this... I have a 67 Simplicity and it has 5 bolts that hole the rear wheels on.. i saw a kit that was a round short piece of metal (or maybe nylon?) with 5 long bolts. the round piece went between the two rims (like the piece you made from the trailer wheels in the other video) and you just use the longer bolts to go through the wheels. I was thinking that if the round piece was steel, id weld it to the outside wheel to help keep it in place but not sure if id even have to! Thanks!
Love it! But question: how do you keep the dually tires from knocking out of alignment every time you hit uneven ground? I did this to my Sears, and every time I hit uneven ground, they knock out of line... how would you take on that problem?
Mine have a little wobble to them, but nothing serious. Maybe your could be tighter, I am not sure. I need to engineer something that would keep them better aligned. I hit some uneven ground and mine doesn't seem to get worse or change. I hope this helps and do you have any videos of yours?
chud327 I believe they could be tighter, need to put me some self locking nuts on them, right now I just have some wing nuts on lock washers I found around the house holding them on haha! And I do have videos, but not many, haven't made any on the dually yet, I put the dually tires on last weekend, oh, by the way thanks for inspiring me to do it too!! But just been busy with college and all that, plus everything else that wants to get in the way!
