I've owned a John Deere JX75 self-propelled walk-behind for 15+ years and I have very few complaints. It has been a very dependable mower.
The rear wheel axle bolts lasted over 10 years, but one of them finally broke a few years ago. No problem, I went to my local John Deere dealer and bought replacement. The next summer the other original rear wheel bolt broke, so I replaced that one as well. A few weeks later the first replacement bolt broke. Ever since then I've been replacing the replacement wheel bolts on a regular basis. Like clockwork, at least once per summer, one of the rear wheel bolts breaks and I have to buy another. It happens so often that I buy at least 2 each time I visit the dealer.
My wife just texted me and said that the bolt I replaced last summer broke this morning. Ridiculous. The replacement bolts are obviously not as strong as the originals. It's very aggravating, as these replacement bolts don't seem to last more than a year. (The dealer rep confirmed that the replacement bolts are tempered/rated for extra strength but I don't buy it.)
Has anyone else experienced the replacement wheel bolts breaking constantly?
Since these are supposedly John Deere replacement parts, what are my options? Can I purchase the same type of bolt that is stronger than the JD bolt? If so, where can I find something like that?
Any advice will be appreciated.
The rear wheel axle bolts lasted over 10 years, but one of them finally broke a few years ago. No problem, I went to my local John Deere dealer and bought replacement. The next summer the other original rear wheel bolt broke, so I replaced that one as well. A few weeks later the first replacement bolt broke. Ever since then I've been replacing the replacement wheel bolts on a regular basis. Like clockwork, at least once per summer, one of the rear wheel bolts breaks and I have to buy another. It happens so often that I buy at least 2 each time I visit the dealer.
My wife just texted me and said that the bolt I replaced last summer broke this morning. Ridiculous. The replacement bolts are obviously not as strong as the originals. It's very aggravating, as these replacement bolts don't seem to last more than a year. (The dealer rep confirmed that the replacement bolts are tempered/rated for extra strength but I don't buy it.)
Has anyone else experienced the replacement wheel bolts breaking constantly?
Since these are supposedly John Deere replacement parts, what are my options? Can I purchase the same type of bolt that is stronger than the JD bolt? If so, where can I find something like that?
Any advice will be appreciated.
