Hustler spinger anyone?

[bugeyed_99]

Still have to finish the rotax install then she'll be ready

[mudbug3]

great work guy! At the present time your Hustler is one of kind.

[Twizted1]

Looks mean.

[Model Citizen]

Don't forget the videos!

Bridget

[George]

Pretty cool!

[Don]

Wow, very cool.

[fmints]

I see we have yet another master builder on the site!! Great work bugeyed_99!!!!

[Surfer Dude]

Very good work man. I'm sure theres plenty of people (including myself) drooling over there keyboards right now. Keep up the good work and don't forgot to post some videos.

[mudbug3]

bugeyed 99


What prevents the tub from being pushed inward when the wheels hit an impact on one side or a big pot hole?

[bugeyed_99]

In the front a brace will be mounted from one shock mount and ran under the floor to the other shock mount, in the middle we made a spacer that sits between the shock mount and frame on both sides, and in the back when I get the ratax installed there will be a brace that goes from one shock mount up and over the engine to the other shock mount. Ill add some pics of the braces when they are done. Its hard to see in the pics but the a arm mounts and shock mounts are all on a solid frame that the tub sits in

[mudbug3]

bugeyed 99

Yes ,it's hard for me to visualize what you're describing with the shock bracing. Looking forward to seeing some pics of this.

[bugeyed_99]

The last step before getting it running is installing the new sprockets, but Im a little confused as to what size I need. The first hustler I bought has 1 34 tooth sprocket and 2 26 tooth sprockets on the center axles, the 2nd hustler I bout had 2 26 tooth and 1 40 tooth on the center axle. Which would be an all around better size for use with the 503? Also instead of drilling holes through the axle I was thinking of using wood riff keys, will this be strong enough?? thanks for all the help in advance

[hydromike]

I'm guessing that you're going to be more oriented toward high speed driving than any low-low speed (40 tooth) crawling around. I actually think that 34 is a bit big. Why not go with something in the realm of 28 teeth on the primaries? Heck, go down to 26. The secondary (axle to axle) sprockets make no impact on the speed of the machine. You could keep those around 26 and keep the stock chain length. Woodruff keys would hold fine.

[bugeyed_99]

Thats great news, would 28 or 26 tooth still apply enough torque to be able to get out of mud holes?

[amphibious drew]

Thats great news, would 28 or 26 tooth still apply enough torque to be able to get out of mud holes?

Yup, a Supercheif is 26 tooth and does just fine when converted to a four stroke. I think my tomahawk is 22, and it does alright, but probably could use a little more low end, however, it's a blast to drive on the trails.