I was looking at my SD 54" the other day and it looked like my right rear wheel was angled slightly inward. I got to looking at it more closely and found that the brace that runs between the transmissions had broken at 2 of the 4 mounting points. I called the dealer and they have an improved replacement brace that Hustler has come out with and it's covered under warranty. This must be somewhat common but I haven't found any info on it. Anyone else have this issue?
Trans Cross brace broke. Anyone else?
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Mine broke in the fall and was replaced. I have no proof if it is the old or new part.
Mine broke in the fall and was replaced. I have no proof if it is the old or new part.
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Got it, thanks. I was on the mobile site and it wouldn't give me that option.
What is the part number on that new brace?
I gotta say, it does look beefy, but the welds at the most critical part there look like crappy spot welds and not a full length bond. That will be where it breaks.
Also, why not capture the trans housing on the outside, instead of making the bolt do all the work, let the trans case transfer the force directly to the brace? wierd...
I gotta say, it does look beefy, but the welds at the most critical part there look like crappy spot welds and not a full length bond. That will be where it breaks.
Also, why not capture the trans housing on the outside, instead of making the bolt do all the work, let the trans case transfer the force directly to the brace? wierd...