Thanks guys!
Not sure where the previous owner got it from but I picked it up in Steward IL. I'm just down the road in Rochelle. Glad to know there's at least 2 Hustlers in IL.
Thanks guys!
Not sure where the previous owner got it from but I picked it up in Steward IL. I'm just down the road in Rochelle. Glad to know there's at least 2 Hustlers in IL.
Well got the new tires on. Taking the old Goodyear's off about killed me. Those things put up a fight!
The new tires are about an inch taller and wider. Luckily the two rear clear each other but its close. Also blasted the wheels and color matched them to the body.
It rides a little smoother now with new softer tires. So far off road it performs great, climbs hills like a mountain goat.
Finished the exhaust body trim and added more Dynamat to a couple hot spots in the engine bay. Had to duct the main cooling fan to better direct the air flow. Drove it for 2 hours today in about 90 degree weather and the CHT's sat right were they should with no overheating of the body.
Post up a video
Noel I will try to put something together to post a video.
So far the Hustler has been a beast! We've been wheeling it pretty hard and it continues to surprise me what it'll make it through. But found the first weak link, was deep in the middle of the woods and the left side control lever broke off. That was fun getting home. Of course it was the only thing I didn't touch during the rebuild. There were no weep holes at the bottom, it filled with water and rusted out. New tubing is on order.
Also managed to mangle the drain tube which now leaks like crazy. I think I'll machine a more robust part rather than replace it with another boat drain.
The project continues.
Last edited by Nortonscustoms; 11-15-2023 at 01:31 AM.
Argo makes the best drain plug assemblies these days. Most Hustlers only have one plug so I suggest if that is the case for yours to add a 2nd one.
Thanks for the tip, I will check out the Argo plugs.
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