My father's tractor has the jimmy legs

[rufushusky]

So what did he break? Is is a craftsman tractor, I will get the model number.

Thanks!

 

[jeepman3071]

Most likely the steering rod that connects the two wheels.

 

[crgstvrs]

possibly bent the steering rod. You may be able to be straighten it.

 

[dwcopple]

gotta love the tin craftsmans. The axle's welds at the ends that hold the spindles are known to separate and drop you right in your tracks. Better off doing the cast iron axle upgrade. I did it for around $22.
http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=16239

 

[mrsilv04]

But they follow the lines of the engine now... (see picture #1)

 

[JTK]

Atleast this one has a decent cast iron front axle.

Could be a bent steering arm on either front spindle, loose ball joint or the whole steering gearbox is stripped out or broke.

I sheared the steering gearbox shaft on my Cub Cadet 2544 causing the front wheels to go all shopping cart on me :0

 

[RF Overlord]

OK, I have to ask...is "Jimmy-legs" a reference to Jimmy Valmer from South Park?
Originally Posted By: JTK
causing the front wheels to go all shopping cart on me
ROFL!

 

[rufushusky]

Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
OK, I have to ask...is "Jimmy-legs" a reference to Jimmy Valmer from South Park?
Originally Posted By: JTK
causing the front wheels to go all shopping cart on me
ROFL!


Seinfeld...

http://theseinfelddictionary.com/2009/03/14/jimmy-legs/

Thanks for the suggestions so far! I appreciate it!

 

[JTK]

Originally Posted By: RF Overlord
OK, I have to ask...is "Jimmy-legs" a reference to Jimmy Valmer from South Park?
Originally Posted By: JTK
causing the front wheels to go all shopping cart on me
ROFL!


The freewheeling steering wheel should have been my first clue not to try to drive it! LOL..

The breakage was totally my fault as I reefed on the steering wheel trying to get the machine out of a deep rut one front tire fell into..

Luckily steering components are pretty easy to remove and replace on these. Sears or otherwise.