Creeper gears

[Dodge71]

Can you add creeper gears to the 126.and a three point hitch. If so how hard is the process. Almost to my mind maybe just swap rear ends. Or is it a lot more then that.

[olds45512]

The easiest way to install a creeper in a narrow frame cub is to pull the engine and disassemble the clutch, once that down unbolt the rearend and roll it out with the driveshaft still attached. install the creeper onto the rearend and install the driveshaft and roll the rearend back in and assemble the clutch , might sound like alot of work but it's pretty easy and should only take a few hours.

[Dodge71]

Originally Posted by olds45512

The easiest way to install a creeper in a narrow frame cub is to pull the engine and disassemble the clutch, once that down unbolt the rearend and roll it out with the driveshaft still attached. install the creeper onto the rearend and install the driveshaft and roll the rearend back in and assemble the clutch , might sound like alot of work but it's pretty easy and should only take a few hours.

Thank you it don't sound to hard. To do at all

[olds45512]

I would like to add that I highly recommend getting all new spiral pins for the driveshaft, nothing worse than having to take it back apart because a pin broke.

[Dodge71]

Originally Posted by olds45512

I would like to add that I highly recommend getting all new spiral pins for the driveshaft, nothing worse than having to take it back apart because a pin broke.

I will make sure I do that. Thank you for the advice

[finsruskw]

You will either have to cut the original driveshaft where it is scored or have a new on made by Jeff.
Will also be a great time to replace the input seals on the rear end as well as the creeper.
You will need a gasket between the reduction gear housing and the creeper also well as an extension for the handle.

[Yosemite Sam]

A side note:

You definitely don't want to change rear ends in your 126 unless the rear end is out of another 126.

With the 126 being the third lowest production IH built Cub Cadet, they are somewhat rare. Rarity may not mean anything to you but if you ever go to sell it and a collector wants a 126 and yours doesn't have the correct serial number on the rear end, you may lose out on selling it for what it is.

[Cub Cadet 123]

The creepy gear is used primarily for tilling and snow thrower. Other than that, you may not have a need for one. I say this for two reasons, one they are kind of pricey and a couple of hours of work and two, they become the weakest link in the drive line. I just want to make sure that you make an informed decision prior to proceeding any further.

Cub Cadet 123

[darkminion_17]

Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123

The creepy gear is used primarily for tilling and snow thrower. Other than that, you may not have a need for one. I say this for two reasons, one they are kind of pricey and a couple of hours of work and two, they become the weakest link in the drive line. I just want to make sure that you make an informed decision prior to proceeding any further.

Cub Cadet 123

You forgot mowing and the biggie,It's coolness factor

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

You forgot mowing and the biggie,It's coolness factor

True dat....the low-rider effect on the yard Harley!

Cub Cadet 123