OK, so my idea for stabilizing the Cub with reversed front wheels was met with negativity, rightfully so. The axle pivots at the frame.
I have a piece of steel, 13.5 inches wide, 48 inches long, and 1 1/4 inches thick.
Plan "B" is to;
Torch cut the steel into 2 discs 1 1/4 inch thick, that will fit in the rear of the wheel. Drill 5 holes matching the 5x4.50 bolt pattern of the wheels.
Install Grade 8 studs long enough to allow the spacer and wheel to be installed with lug nuts.
This will result in;
Tread width increase (wider)
Some added low center of gravity weight.
The width should be about the same as 23x10.5 tires.
I like the idea of stabilizing the tractor with added width rather than lots of wheel weight as a lighter machine feels more "nimble". I want to plow snow around the house with this one, it may also do some garden cart duty (move mulch).
Am I heading in the correct direction this time?? Or am I causing a disaster waiting to happen??
