It is his tractor, his time, his money, he will figure it out sooner or later. :beerchug:

Just because it's mine doesn't mean i don't want input...

I did pretty much the same upgrade that twoton posted a link to on the second page. Wide frame front axle with shoulder bolt and nut in place of pivot pin, plated wide frame spindles, and trailer hubs and spindles welded on. My 125 would eat wheel bearings pretty quick and the gusseted spindles were bent. I have had no problems since. Like others have said, there are still some weak points, but I have had no problems yet. I try to remember it was never meant to have a loader and don't force the steering when sitting still.

I have a 169 with a loader and love it. I did change the spindles/wheels to 1" ones off of a 682 which both are much heavier. I purchased a super steer axle which appears to be much heavier also just have not installed yet. The wheels will be more forward and turn tighter once it's installed. I would recommend either of these options as a step up from what you are using and less than $100 either way from Ray or Ebay. Yes it's true if you overload the tractor something else will break, but if you have got away with using the 3/4" axle till now, either of the 1" solutions will be helpful!

Thanks! I appreciate the input everyone. Ill keep you posted!

You obviously don't know the history of the machine.

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