I am new to the forum and new to Cubs. I have been looking at Cubs for about two years. I would look on Craigslist and find incomplete tractors for to much money, or find a nice one for way to much money. I was coming home from Lowes a week ago and low and behold, I found a Cub by the road free for the taking. So I grabbed my ramps and come a long and after a lot of grunting"787 pounds worth". I had a red 1980 782.Now for my question. The front axle is broken. Is the axle unique to the 82 series or do others fit? Is Repairing this axle a viable option? I have a mechanic friend that says there is a procedure to follow when welding cast iron and he can do it. Does any one here have experience with repaired axles? I guess that was more than one question.