gonna do it right

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Back on the 945 HK

ok guys I got 3 of the axles out and only suffered a fractured left thumb in the process. bearings are a BI^&H when they are rusted on the shaft gotta use a press to get them off the axle tube. going back in the morning and get the other 3 out and try to keep the broken fingers to a minimum. called Buffalo Bearing yesterday and ordered all new bearings they should be here monday or tuesday. should have the frame blasted by then. and the reassembly begins. we have a ride coming up in october down around Hattiesburg MS and thats my plan to have it running complete with 25x12x12 tires mounted on Honda 420 rims ( gonna redrill the original hubs to a 4x110mm bolt pattern. 3000 lb winch and custom bumpers and rollcage. so wish me luck here we go again

[jpswift1]

Fractured thumb?! Ouch! Been there, done that. Glad you're making progress. I'd highly recommend going with a smaller rim size like 9" or 10" at the most if you're going to be running larger tires. The 12" rims with 25" tires mounted on them will give you a very rough ride because there's less sidewall with a 12" rim compared to smaller diameter rims. And tires are our only form of suspension on these machines and your back will be VERY sore after some trail riding and you'll be out a lot of money for all those wheels and tires. So go for a 9 or 10 inch rim and you'll be much better off.

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yea I smoked my thumb with a 2 lb hammer while I was trying to drive the axle shaft out needless to say I called the wife ( live in nurse ) and she looked at it and said its either really bruised or I fractured it if I cant bend it in the morning Emergency room here I come

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bearings should be here friday 945 HK progress

ordered all 12 bearings from Buffalo Bearing this morning RICK is the man. got a great price so go I am ordering more as back ups to keep in the tool box. chains will be here friday also and should have everything back together by saturday. Now here is the kicker any one know where to get a rebuild kit for a Kohler K 341 ???

[jpswift1]

The guys at Buffalo Bearing are great to deal with. Many folks on the site go through them for their bearings. Here's a K341 rebuild kit:

Engine Rebuild Kit for Kohler 16HP K341 and M16 with An Actual 16HP Rod not 12hp | eBay

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jp you are the man. I wished we all lived closer that would make for some good stories ha ha ha . I normally get stuck doing the dumb stuff anyway

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ITS ALIVE!!!!!! sorta

Well ladies and gentlemen the Frame has been blasted painted and re installed the tub was repaired. all the new bearings arrived from BUFFALO BEARING thank you rick for awesome customer service!!! all 6 axles were basted and re installed. rebuild kit for the kholer was ordered thanks JPSWIFT for the link. looking for a throttle cable now and I think she will be ready to roll next time I come in from offshore!!!

[jpswift1]

Well ladies and gentlemen the Frame has been blasted painted and re installed the tub was repaired. all the new bearings arrived from BUFFALO BEARING thank you rick for awesome customer service!!! all 6 axles were basted and re installed. rebuild kit for the kholer was ordered thanks JPSWIFT for the link. looking for a throttle cable now and I think she will be ready to roll next time I come in from offshore!!!

Happy to help......that's what we're all here for at 6X6World! Glad to hear about the fast progress on the machine. As far as throttle cables go, give the guys at Recreatives a call. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511 They're very helpful. I used a Max IV throttle cable and throttle handle and it worked perfectly. I forget the exact length that I used, but measure yours and they'll be able to set you up with one.

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Photos from my 945HK rebuild

here are some pics of the Hustler 945 hk rebuild I am currently doing

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More Pics of the 945 HK build

here ya go guys hope they load

[ARGOJIM]

Moving right along, looks like you cleaned the windshield off. ha ha, was a that a shooting perch ?

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lol we call it a rifle rest I am assuming it was a splash guard for water but its gone now I am going to fab a plexi glass removable windshield when I get home and finish the roof rack. looking for tires if ya'll know anyone that has any

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Kohler command 20 hp for the 945 HK

Just scored a Kohler command 20 hp yesterday going to pick it up tuesday and new fab work begins

[akranger72]

I like Kohlers. The 20hp Command will be plenty of power for your 945hk. Have fun

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hustler 945hk part 2

been a while since I have been on here so here is where I am on my hustler rebuild I took everything apart cleaned blasted and painted the frame cleaned the trans and rebuilt the kholer 341 16hp motor ran it for a month or so and decided to go a little more wild with it so out came the 16 and in is going a polaris 425 magnum motor got the engine mounting plate built and in the frame now I have to do some wiring and find a new belt. so feel free to weigh in about what you think

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