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Old 11-03-2018, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Bamafan View Post
Guys! I am most appreciative of the comments that have been expressed here. But I want to do this upgrade to my 1450. So far I have been schooled on length of spindles/knuckles, what the definition to spindles/knuckles according to Wikipedia, and what i will have to do with deck should I use the short or the long spindles/knuckles.
Olds stated I needed an axle from a 1440, (of which I have found,) the 3 turn box I'm still in search of because I'm not sure of what I need. I posted an e-bay item that was a steering column from a 1440 but with tilt and I assume a 3 turn box. All I need is for someone to advise me of what I need for the steering column or if have to modify the original steering column, I can work the installation out if I have the right parts. Again thanks for all the comments and advice.
Larry,

You need what is referred to as a CCC steering gear.. After CCC took over the Cub Cadet line they developed their own steering box and abandoned the Ross box that IH used.. These boxes are very similar to the Ross box but they have a much better mechanical advantage. We have one on a 1450 and one on a 128.. they make them steer like power steering.. you do have to turn the wheel a bit more but it makes a huge difference in the way they drive.. one of my boxes came off of a 1604.. the other one came from an 1811.. I'm not sure of the exact start date but somewhere around 1985 ish up thru 1989 will have a direct bolt in CCC three turn box.. the later 1990 and up cyclops boxes will work also but you will have to extend the steering shaft. They have a very distinctive ribbed case. Best mod I ever did to any cub cadet!
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