Topic: Twisting Steering Arms

[Jeff McKelroy]

Question: My G/P chassis is an AYP design.  Is it legal to cut into the frame to allow "pass-through" for the steering link between spindles?  I have tried using spacers to mount said link above and below the frame, but the leverage of the longer bolts/spacers will twist the steering arms over time. I have tried welding stuff to the arms for reinforcement, and...no, just no. I simply need to get the link closer to the spindle arms to stop this nonsense.

This modification will not affect wheelbase, nor give any performance advantage, just parts durability.

Thanks in advance!

[cycloneracer]

Yes it is legal.  My AYP I did exactly what you are talking about.   Who knows how many people in teched that mower.   

Now it has a new home and will race again!!!!

[Jeff McKelroy]

Thanks Paul.

So did you make a connecting tube from side to side, or did you just have two open holes with a welded-in reinforcement plate, or just a simple "notch from bottom of frame upwards as necessary"?

[cycloneracer]

I just chopped out for the tie rod.    In front of the axle. 

I wouldn't recommend chopping behind the axle.   AYP frames are known to break on a grass cutter.