im doing this with a John Deere LT160, ive already lowered it, swapped a manual transmission into it and swapped a Kawasaki FH491V onto it. This is an amazing build and an amazing inspiration.
@@ghoulish- its honestly not too hard, if you have a mower and they made the same style of mower with a manual, id buy a used transmission from one of those. for me, i used a 6 speed from a craftsman lt1000 and i had to cut holes in the body for a shifter so its not the cleanest, but you can do it with anything you have avabile
Had one made from an old cub cadet with a yz490j two stroke in it. Thing was wicked fast and Its what i drove to HS because i never got my license until after lol We didn't use much besides the body, frame, and controls. We got rid of the trans axle and it was turned into a chain drive to accommodate the new engine and trans. Turned the deck lift into the gear selector as well as mounted the clutch to it, making it a grip and rip, turned the brake into the throttle and the clutch into the brake. Thing was fun and could reach highway speeds with the gear ratio we had going on (I forget what the yz had going on but the rear was like a 20 tooth)
I had an older JD riding mower from the 80s, cant remember the model #, when I was a kid in the early 2000s. My dad and I put a smaller pully on the transmission and that thing literally went 20+ MPH and could burn rubber and damn near pop a wheelie. About 6 months later the transmission was burned out haha.
I don't mean to diss you but my old welding teacher from high school would have sent me back to home room if I showed him those welds! Seriously, it's all good if it holds.
it handles well becaise of the front neg camber. dont let anybody tell you to change it... very nice work. the welds can be cleaned up. what matters it appears sturdy and looks like it rides great
WOW. How the f is that transaxle holding up that much time? Thats crazy. Not 1 broken gear since you swap? Is it getting hot after a while? looks like a beast, congrat :D
I’m a certified John Deere mechanic and I absolutely love it. I’m in the process of doing the same thing with an stx38, almost identical to the 108. The only thing I would caution is that without the fan shroud you’re running waaaay hotter than you need to be and are probably going to blow head gaskets or drop a valve guide if it hasn’t done so already. They run surprisingly well with a blown head gasket and dropped valve guide. Can’t wait to do this to mine. No
Awesome job to you both! When you nail it , it's just right. You have started a trend now, I think the world will see more of your creations if you stay in the game. Go with your design gut instinct and you will win.and
So with this could you retain a stock cutting deck and cut the lawns Cause I know it’s low but it looks low from the body dropping not so much suspension or frame low
;bonjour jais aissayer de telecharger le note book mais sa m'indique que cette app est une verus donc je les donc pa tele pouvez me donne des nouvelle svp merci :)
that is one siiiiick mower! Hats off to your ingenuity and craftsmanship at such a young age. Keep up the great work and you will surely go far in life with your mindset and skill!
i do enginineering for trade so im not guna say much apart from as long as you have lots of fun that kind of all that matters and being your first build ...not to bad-ive seen worse😁good to see you've improved with each build, bravo young man👏👏👏
im doing this with a John Deere LT160, ive already lowered it, swapped a manual transmission into it and swapped a Kawasaki FH491V onto it. This is an amazing build and an amazing inspiration.
Hey I’m working on a John Deere 160 would love to get in contact on how you did some of the lowering stuff on your John deere
@@Popcorx who?
I am really new to cars and stuff so how would you switch it to a manual?
@@ghoulish- its honestly not too hard, if you have a mower and they made the same style of mower with a manual, id buy a used transmission from one of those. for me, i used a 6 speed from a craftsman lt1000 and i had to cut holes in the body for a shifter so its not the cleanest, but you can do it with anything you have avabile
Easily the best looking low mower I’ve ever seen! My son and I are starting one this weekend, thanks for the inspiration bud.
Can you adopt me?
@@boiledtea479 lol😂
I think a 2 stroke dirtbike engine or like an atv engine would be pretty cool in that machine
am glad his not gonna be a welder!! but good job
Where can I find a specimen like this fb marketplace?
can u use one of these as main method of transpoertation?😏
do yall know any similar mowers ? those are not selling in my area
Probably every guy in the comments checking fb marketplace for a JD 108 mower right now 😂
Can’t deny I havent looked
How did you know 💀
cruising and drifting on it looks so smooth and flowy, Love the build!
Amazing build! Love the build it’s beautiful!
Im planning to do something like this so this is such an inspiration for me man
post updates! would 100% watch it g
yeah same upload that shit
I just picked one of these mowers up for this same build . I'm not a very good fabricator. But I'm going to give it a shot
Thanks for the inspiration
The way to learn is to just do it.
Had one made from an old cub cadet with a yz490j two stroke in it. Thing was wicked fast and Its what i drove to HS because i never got my license until after lol
We didn't use much besides the body, frame, and controls. We got rid of the trans axle and it was turned into a chain drive to accommodate the new engine and trans. Turned the deck lift into the gear selector as well as mounted the clutch to it, making it a grip and rip, turned the brake into the throttle and the clutch into the brake. Thing was fun and could reach highway speeds with the gear ratio we had going on (I forget what the yz had going on but the rear was like a 20 tooth)
💯🔥💥I've got a old free mower and I can't wait to try this!! Thanks for the inspiration and great content!!! Totally epic results !!!! 💯🔥💥
I had an older JD riding mower from the 80s, cant remember the model #, when I was a kid in the early 2000s. My dad and I put a smaller pully on the transmission and that thing literally went 20+ MPH and could burn rubber and damn near pop a wheelie. About 6 months later the transmission was burned out haha.
All he did was put a smaller pulley on the back?
@@floridagirl386 Smaller pully and a shorter belt, yes. And it went incredibly fast.
dude i love this thing, how much would you sell it for if you did?
He’s not selling, just build your own!
@@apollo9277 hell yea
bro hes just asking
@@jamesplayz1233 and he was just answering…
Yeah, that’s a cool little rig you got their, gives me some great ideas for my own build!
Whats the top speed?
47mph
@@mycustomgokart pretty fast, makes me wanna build one more 😂
Are you a rapper 🧐🧐🧐🤔🤔🤔.... I heard a lot of good freaking rap songs in your videos. Is it you 🧐🧐🧐🧐👌👍
I don't mean to diss you but my old welding teacher from high school would have sent me back to home room if I showed him those welds! Seriously, it's all good if it holds.
it handles well becaise of the front neg camber. dont let anybody tell you to change it...
very nice work. the welds can be cleaned up. what matters it appears sturdy and looks like it rides great
WOW. How the f is that transaxle holding up that much time? Thats crazy. Not 1 broken gear since you swap? Is it getting hot after a while?
looks like a beast, congrat :D
that thing is just classy ^^
I want one so bad but I don't no how how to build one. Anyone can help me？
A ton of dumb fun for short money. I’d call that a big win
This video has cleared up so many questions. Built one and I sorta sucks, but now I found a better one to build. Thank you for this video.
Is it available to purchase the 108 online? I’m having difficulties finding it and the closest I found is a 100.
Just epic lads. Probably my favourite video of 23! Light hearted,good fun, nice build. Not sponsored??? Whaaat 🤷🏻🤣
Anyone seeing this, what engine would you recommend for the same 108 he has?
So with the stock motor it runs that fast? Thought they were slow. Any advice on this would be a big help. Looking to start a similar project. 👌🏽
I’m a certified John Deere mechanic and I absolutely love it. I’m in the process of doing the same thing with an stx38, almost identical to the 108.
The only thing I would caution is that without the fan shroud you’re running waaaay hotter than you need to be and are probably going to blow head gaskets or drop a valve guide if it hasn’t done so already. They run surprisingly well with a blown head gasket and dropped valve guide. Can’t wait to do this to mine. No
Bro I hope more people will find you from ig, this is lit af
Thanks man 🤟
Awesome build! How did you lower the front end? I have a Deere 111 that Im putting a v twin in.
how the f did you just swap the rear, don't you have 4 reverse and one right gear?
You flip the axle thing upside down then 180
Yeah but in the video he only flips it over doesn’t do a 180 that’s why I’m confused. I have the same mower and all he does is flips it over.
Are you able to just flip the tractor transmission over and run it without issues?
I’m just confused how is the trans axle being flipped not making you to have reverse as forward and all the forward gears reverse
Me too I don’t understand
Flip and rotate
@@kar21ol96 rotating it would do nothing flipping it changes the direction the pulley will spin so im confused on this aswell.
Dude!!!.. Swap your welding leads +/- when using flux-core! Those welds are scary… Flux-Core doesn’t have to be like that.
As it seems he's not answering anyones comments or questions
Awesome job to you both! When you nail it , it's just right. You have started a trend now, I think the world will see more of your creations if you stay in the game. Go with your design gut instinct and you will win.and
i want to make on now so cool
👍
It does not matter what the weld look like as long as it runs and you're having fun it's all it matters
Thank you for making a racing mower the way it should be made, garbage welds and all, keep up the good work!
🤣🤣🤣
We need this in mario kart.
Shit boys we might have to meet up when I get my 111 done I didnt realize you guys were in Michigan, im just north of ya in Ontario
The stance on this thing is on point!🤘🏻
Hey, question what size Poly did you use to help you on the top end I'm in a process of making a 111 John Deere Racer mower. Thank you
OK question I have a John Deere 100 that has a three speed manual transmission. How would that work to turn into something like that
Dang I seen shorts about this build an I always thought is was just a modified drift go kart with a John deer seat and cover
So with this could you retain a stock cutting deck and cut the lawns
Cause I know it’s low but it looks low from the body dropping not so much suspension or frame low
When he says pulley swap he means he swapped the crankshaft pulley for transaxle pulley for faster gearing?
;bonjour jais aissayer de telecharger le note book mais sa m'indique que cette app est une verus donc je les donc pa tele pouvez me donne des nouvelle svp merci :)
Awesome build. How’d you turn the deck lift into an e brake?
Its just a lever to pull the stock brake thats built into the transaxle
for our drift mower we rerouted the cable that raised & lowered the deck to the brake on the transaxle
Put a mower deck under it and mow
That things sick I am going to buy a John Deere 108 with a v2 Kawasaki In it
It's videos like this that inspire me to keep building. Now my craftsman is 1 magneto away from hitting 60 mph in its deep blue paint
badass build but RIP spinal cord ur lower back is gonna hurt in ur late 20s
Who do you replace those rear axles with? Just another one off of a different mower??
What was the stock mower… does it matter which one you use. If so what is the best?
Is your diff welded?? Also did you put grease or gear oil?
Could you make a video of how you lowered the front?
when i saw this i almost forgot the world is bad 😂😂( from a french guy 😃)
Belts are my weakness too bro still trying to figure out a chain system
that is one siiiiick mower! Hats off to your ingenuity and craftsmanship at such a young age. Keep up the great work and you will surely go far in life with your mindset and skill!
This guys gotta create like a kart shop. Kids brilliant.
I just got a free craftsman rider with a junk deck and bad solenoid. Might have to chop and lower it like they. My kids would love it.
Such a beast
Whats the width on the rear tires ? Im having a hard time finding 18x6.5x8 tires
This day and age, go with what you can get.
Very cool!
Where'd you get the exhaust stack? Or make it?
Anyone know what engine he’s dumped in here?
You eun that without the blower housing on the engine?
Could you drift it with an automatic engine?
I have a craftsman body and a perfectly good running 1999 polaris rmk 500 that I am super thinking about sending it but winter's are so long in alaska
This guy is fucking Tony Stark
You're a good egg young man, more power to ya!
If I had the stuff could you help me make one?
i do enginineering for trade so im not guna say much apart from as long as you have lots of fun that kind of all that matters and being your first build ...not to bad-ive seen worse😁good to see you've improved with each build, bravo young man👏👏👏
Its sick bro! Is the trans axle locked
your welds are better than mine LOL
do better cooling i have a mower and is to hot
Self shielded flux core **
You have a nice ass welder... 4 sure I would put a lil bottle gas on it and use unfluxcore but 2 each their own. lol
Amazing bro ! Just got one question, so u don't have break anymore ?
I mean u only have a hand brake now ?
You should install a bucket seat in it
Could you make it street legal 🤔 wouldn’t take it on the highway but would be fun to drive to the store and such
Wheres the new videi with twin cylinder?
This is probably the only other john deere race mower I'd have in my garage next to mine, except i have far more into mine than yours 😂
What kind of pulys did you put on it?
I've been using Flux core for 2 decades. It works fine if u use it right.
Bro , this is what all men and boys want . Its just my dream to drive it by myself and have a big fun 😂
I have to leave before I can watch full video. I have 111 so shouldn’t it be the same to lower it?
This is a must-have for me and my son. Thank you so much for posting this video!
The mower rollers are so hard 😂
It's Awesome! Don't take your buddy to seriously lol.. You gotta start somewhere. Let's see his build.
It’s the one welding not the machine
When you flipped it didn't that make the reverse gear the new forward
That’s what I’m thinking. Hopefully he comments sometime and clarifies.
how much horsepower has it
Build more and start a drift league
How well it drift in the rain hahhahaha
That hat ... i also have one
Harbor freight v-twin it!
hey Good idea is to pot a Honda V-twin create engine in it for fun that would be something different