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With the different axle brackets neither tie rod was the right length. I cut the Deere axle and lengthened it with a piece of 3/4" pipe.



The connection pivot pin for the hydraulic cylinder was smaller on the deere so I cut the bracket off that was on the JAcobson and welded it to the Deere bracket. This is after I welded it up and painted. I have good clearance on the cylinder in all positions.





It's a bit of a low rider, low in the rear



Couldn't help myself had to put the decks back on.







Unfortunately based on the geometry of the decks and the wheelbase of the Deere, my decks are going to be pretty far apart. I figure it will leave a strip when I turn tightly. Time will tell.

I still have to build the brackets for the front deck, haven't really decided how i'm going to fab that yet.