Any tricks for decreasing the turn radius?
 

This is the one area where the classic cubs cannot compare to newer machines. It's a big one too, for mowing in particular. I have a wide frame, but information for narrow frames would be useful too.

I am thinking of selling my zero turn and putting the money into building a nice mowing machine.

I think there is an adjustment where you can make the tractor turn much sharper to the left or right, but not both... I think. I remember reading some a while back about it. There's also a steering upgrade. I know this is pretty vague... I deal with tree mazes too.

Here you go! Super Steer upgrade. Several have done it and all have been happy from the posts I've read. You could use the search for super steer on the forums and find other peoples post on the topic as well.


http://cubfaq.com/supersteer.html

check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dyVKN883MA

That's perfect, thanks

Great vid, Nick!

The limited turning radius has always been a :bash2: with me and the Cubs. Definitely going to look into that mod!

Also have heard that heim joints help a bit. Read about another mod that swapped out the WF axle for a Cyclops model that is supposed to allow a tighter radius. Would like to try both.


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Bill,

Thank you for clarifying! I always thought the Super Steer was the thrust bearing "kit" installed on the column. I did not realize the cambered Cyclops axle was not effective in any way.

The super steer (cyclops axle swap ) is very effective. I have done it.

My bad, Bill!

I only saw the youtube vid, and did not see Duke's link when I mentioned the axle swap. Sure would like to try that mod someday.

Thanks!

Does anyone have a more detailed how-to for the super steer upgrade? That thing over at the cub faq is very high-level. I didn't even know we were talking about trailer hubs and wheels until someone here mentioned it.

I'm not finding anything in my searches.