My Off-road machine

rowdy235 · 03-16-2008, 08:56 PM

A honda h3011SA, riding lawnmower, just put on carlisle snow-hogs on it.

Here it is back before my idiot neighbor ruined the deck:

Here it is before snow-hogs, in the snow

Unfortunately, I never got pictures with the new tires. Just today I had kind of a serious wreck, it fish-tailed into a tree. Damage is a dent, flat tire, and bent tie-rod. Hope to have pictures soon and damage repaired ASAP.

fillsrunner4 · 03-16-2008, 09:21 PM

That thing is gonna get stuck in 1" deep water

I want one

rowdy235 · 03-16-2008, 09:28 PM

It does great in mud btw

Hope to get the steering straight tomorrow, will drop tire off at les schwab (bought it there)

Mister Willie · 03-16-2008, 09:43 PM

That thing is awesome!

rowdy235 · 03-16-2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks guys, I'm still waiting to fully test the new meats.

okay heres a few more pics

this is from when i took it in deeper snow

And these are from me and my bud's campin trip

fillsrunner4 · 03-16-2008, 11:08 PM

Dude thats awesome

Mister Willie · 03-17-2008, 11:26 AM

how fast does that lil bugger go?

Jay351 · 03-17-2008, 11:52 AM

lift and lock it

pattycakes77 · 03-17-2008, 03:00 PM

Tofer · 03-17-2008, 03:20 PM

hahahah thats awesome!

bigt · 03-17-2008, 03:55 PM

pass the dutchie!

Tofer · 03-17-2008, 04:30 PM

weld the diff!

rowdy235 · 03-17-2008, 04:46 PM

Allright put the mods aside for a sec, can anybody give me tips on removing tie rod ends? they loook to be the same as used in a car.

stormin94 · 03-17-2008, 11:24 PM

I got a Craftsman with the 12.5 I/C(Industrial/Commercial) motor, and 6 speed manual transaxle with reverse. It was just great, except the brakes never worked, and it popped out of gear, and got up to about 35MPH on me steep driveway, and a friend of mine rolled it. I'm gonna get it going again tho. It's a fun little beater.

Also, a hint for more power, tie a string to the governor, and pull it. Don't give er hell, just do it for more power going up hills and stuff.

As for the tie rods, mine is set up with front engine, rear wheel drive. The tie rod ends seem to be attatched to the wheel. It has a J looking axle thing on the driver's side, and an L looking thing on the other. Mine is bent also.

rowdy235 · 03-18-2008, 07:06 PM

well the tie rod is proving to be a real girl dog (nice censorship he he). Anyway, it looks like i've gotta pull the whole front end off to fix it. Look soon for more pics as soon as I clear some space in my shop to work on it.

Basically what the problem is is that the ends are seized onto the wheel bearing holder, so I can't take it off there, and its bent so I can't just unscrew it. The next logical step is to remove the front end completely.

On the bright side Les Schwab fixed the tire free.

stormin94 · 03-19-2008, 12:23 AM

Hmmm... sounds like you need to check out a place that rents those to see if they got any spare parts available. Its not worth it at all to buy anything for a riding mower from the dealer.

RustBucket · 03-28-2008, 05:39 PM

I have one of those mowers, a 3009 model. I ran my little lawn business with it in highschool and used it into the ground. Then I went to work for Honda and put a 13 HP motor on it. Now it's a hot rod

Some of the sweetest riding tractors ever built in my opinion.

rowdy235 · 03-28-2008, 06:08 PM

yep- they are pretty darn awesome

Anyway, still haven't got the steering fixed but the tires back on and full. Also, I found out recently that to operate an ATV on some of the roads and trails around here, you need an ATV permit. So I got one-

Also, heres a pic of the new meats after muddin

stormin94 · 03-28-2008, 10:43 PM

Nice. My Craftsman has 9 inch wide back tires, which work great for "rock crawling". Too bad they are turf savers...

I also did a 1 inch body lift to mine, which involved drilling new holes on the frame so I could bolt the upper part on a little higher than stock.

If I tie a string to the governor, and pop the clutch and lean forward, I can chirp a tire on dry pavement. If I lean back, I do a wheelie. It also has a custom paint job. I'll see if I can get some pics sometime. It's still recovering from Memorial Day weekend, when a friend of mine rolled it.

03-16-2008, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
rowdy235 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 1,375	My Off-road machine A honda h3011SA, riding lawnmower, just put on carlisle snow-hogs on it. Here it is back before my idiot neighbor ruined the deck: Here it is before snow-hogs, in the snow Unfortunately, I never got pictures with the new tires. Just today I had kind of a serious wreck, it fish-tailed into a tree. Damage is a dent, flat tire, and bent tie-rod. Hope to have pictures soon and damage repaired ASAP. __________________ Daily Driver: 1982 Toyota Pickup Base 2WD 22R, TRD Cam,5-sp Manual, Toyota Truck Nation High Miler- 300k+ MPG: 25/32 Off-roader: 1990 Honda H3011SA Riding Lawnmower, 11hp OHV engine, Carlisle SNOW-HOG Tires MPG: 1 Day of "Wheeling" per gallon Come to the 2nd Annual Oregon Yotatech Meetup! June 26-29, 2009: Browns Camp OHV Park http://www.yotatech.com/f5/oregon-yo.../#post50902592

03-16-2008, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,363	That thing is gonna get stuck in 1" deep water I want one __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 37x14" Iroks, Rear Leafs, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, 4.3L, Chevy V6 , 5spd swapped, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

03-16-2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
rowdy235 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 1,375	It does great in mud btw Hope to get the steering straight tomorrow, will drop tire off at les schwab (bought it there) __________________ Daily Driver: 1982 Toyota Pickup Base 2WD 22R, TRD Cam,5-sp Manual, Toyota Truck Nation High Miler- 300k+ MPG: 25/32 Off-roader: 1990 Honda H3011SA Riding Lawnmower, 11hp OHV engine, Carlisle SNOW-HOG Tires MPG: 1 Day of "Wheeling" per gallon Come to the 2nd Annual Oregon Yotatech Meetup! June 26-29, 2009: Browns Camp OHV Park http://www.yotatech.com/f5/oregon-yo.../#post50902592

03-16-2008, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mister Willie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,144	That thing is awesome! __________________ 1990 4Runner 5spd 3VZ-E on 235/75R15's 1985 4Runner 5spd 22RE on 30x9.50's I support MisterWillie.

03-16-2008, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
rowdy235 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 1,375	Thanks guys, I'm still waiting to fully test the new meats. okay heres a few more pics this is from when i took it in deeper snow And these are from me and my bud's campin trip __________________ Daily Driver: 1982 Toyota Pickup Base 2WD 22R, TRD Cam,5-sp Manual, Toyota Truck Nation High Miler- 300k+ MPG: 25/32 Off-roader: 1990 Honda H3011SA Riding Lawnmower, 11hp OHV engine, Carlisle SNOW-HOG Tires MPG: 1 Day of "Wheeling" per gallon Come to the 2nd Annual Oregon Yotatech Meetup! June 26-29, 2009: Browns Camp OHV Park http://www.yotatech.com/f5/oregon-yo.../#post50902592 Last edited by rowdy235 : 03-16-2008 at 10:06 PM.

03-16-2008, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,363	Dude thats awesome __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 37x14" Iroks, Rear Leafs, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, 4.3L, Chevy V6 , 5spd swapped, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

03-17-2008, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mister Willie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,144	how fast does that lil bugger go? __________________ 1990 4Runner 5spd 3VZ-E on 235/75R15's 1985 4Runner 5spd 22RE on 30x9.50's I support MisterWillie.

03-17-2008, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jay351 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maple ridge, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 6,031	lift and lock it __________________ 91 Pickup - xcab - 5sp - 3.0 - sr5 - 4x4 - 230,000kms \|2.25" catback w/ magnaflow cat + glasspack \| Weasy2k cams \| Aisin manual hubs \|Diff breather mod \| Marlin HD clutch \|3" BL \| es3000's \|2" AAL \|1.5" bj spacers \| ISR \| Alpine headunit \| 4" Infinity fronts/5" rears \| 4.88's \|Rear lockright \| 33x12.50" BFG M/T on 15x8" steelies \|Hella 500's \|4" reverse lights\| Grant GT \|Downey idler arm brace\|hella E-codes\| Marlin armor \| %100 Amsoil synthetic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2572486

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Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,758	hahahah thats awesome! __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

03-17-2008, 03:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
bigt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chippawa niagara falls ontario Posts: 1,985	pass the dutchie! __________________ 1991 HILUX SURF SSR-X 2-lte turbo diesel with upgraded head tons of cool options you dont get in north America RIGHT HAND DRIVE,auto,push button 4wd,turbo timer,31.1-.50.15 bfgs,factory fender flares,window flares. CAR DOLLY sirius TUNED TO HOWARD 100 trail ifs rig goldie fate unknown blue 93 srf 4runner NEW TRAIL RIG IN POGRESS ifs welded rear few mods for now rebuilding fj 60 series front axle for future s.a.s

03-17-2008, 04:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,758	weld the diff! __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com

03-17-2008, 04:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
rowdy235 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 1,375	Allright put the mods aside for a sec, can anybody give me tips on removing tie rod ends? they loook to be the same as used in a car. __________________ Daily Driver: 1982 Toyota Pickup Base 2WD 22R, TRD Cam,5-sp Manual, Toyota Truck Nation High Miler- 300k+ MPG: 25/32 Off-roader: 1990 Honda H3011SA Riding Lawnmower, 11hp OHV engine, Carlisle SNOW-HOG Tires MPG: 1 Day of "Wheeling" per gallon Come to the 2nd Annual Oregon Yotatech Meetup! June 26-29, 2009: Browns Camp OHV Park http://www.yotatech.com/f5/oregon-yo.../#post50902592

03-17-2008, 11:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,281	I got a Craftsman with the 12.5 I/C(Industrial/Commercial) motor, and 6 speed manual transaxle with reverse. It was just great, except the brakes never worked, and it popped out of gear, and got up to about 35MPH on me steep driveway, and a friend of mine rolled it. I'm gonna get it going again tho. It's a fun little beater. Also, a hint for more power, tie a string to the governor, and pull it. Don't give er hell, just do it for more power going up hills and stuff. As for the tie rods, mine is set up with front engine, rear wheel drive. The tie rod ends seem to be attatched to the wheel. It has a J looking axle thing on the driver's side, and an L looking thing on the other. Mine is bent also. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator Last edited by stormin94 : 03-17-2008 at 11:27 PM.

03-18-2008, 07:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
rowdy235 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 1,375	well the tie rod is proving to be a real girl dog (nice censorship he he). Anyway, it looks like i've gotta pull the whole front end off to fix it. Look soon for more pics as soon as I clear some space in my shop to work on it. Basically what the problem is is that the ends are seized onto the wheel bearing holder, so I can't take it off there, and its bent so I can't just unscrew it. The next logical step is to remove the front end completely. On the bright side Les Schwab fixed the tire free. __________________ Daily Driver: 1982 Toyota Pickup Base 2WD 22R, TRD Cam,5-sp Manual, Toyota Truck Nation High Miler- 300k+ MPG: 25/32 Off-roader: 1990 Honda H3011SA Riding Lawnmower, 11hp OHV engine, Carlisle SNOW-HOG Tires MPG: 1 Day of "Wheeling" per gallon Come to the 2nd Annual Oregon Yotatech Meetup! June 26-29, 2009: Browns Camp OHV Park http://www.yotatech.com/f5/oregon-yo.../#post50902592 Last edited by rowdy235 : 03-18-2008 at 07:10 PM.

03-19-2008, 12:23 AM	#16 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,281	Hmmm... sounds like you need to check out a place that rents those to see if they got any spare parts available. Its not worth it at all to buy anything for a riding mower from the dealer. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

03-28-2008, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
RustBucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 890	I have one of those mowers, a 3009 model. I ran my little lawn business with it in highschool and used it into the ground. Then I went to work for Honda and put a 13 HP motor on it. Now it's a hot rod Some of the sweetest riding tractors ever built in my opinion. __________________ Rust-Free '88 4Runner 22re (Reed Speed & Sport rebuild with Engnbldr components and 268 cam), 4.88's open rear and front TrueTrac. Homemade sliders, TJM front bumper W6000, custom rear bumper, Budbuilt crossmember & skid. Honda GXV270 9hp piston hanging from the back, in case you ever wonder.

03-28-2008, 06:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
rowdy235 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweet Home, OR Posts: 1,375	yep- they are pretty darn awesome Anyway, still haven't got the steering fixed but the tires back on and full. Also, I found out recently that to operate an ATV on some of the roads and trails around here, you need an ATV permit. So I got one- Also, heres a pic of the new meats after muddin __________________ Daily Driver: 1982 Toyota Pickup Base 2WD 22R, TRD Cam,5-sp Manual, Toyota Truck Nation High Miler- 300k+ MPG: 25/32 Off-roader: 1990 Honda H3011SA Riding Lawnmower, 11hp OHV engine, Carlisle SNOW-HOG Tires MPG: 1 Day of "Wheeling" per gallon Come to the 2nd Annual Oregon Yotatech Meetup! June 26-29, 2009: Browns Camp OHV Park http://www.yotatech.com/f5/oregon-yo.../#post50902592

03-28-2008, 10:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,281	Nice. My Craftsman has 9 inch wide back tires, which work great for "rock crawling". Too bad they are turf savers... I also did a 1 inch body lift to mine, which involved drilling new holes on the frame so I could bolt the upper part on a little higher than stock. If I tie a string to the governor, and pop the clutch and lean forward, I can chirp a tire on dry pavement. If I lean back, I do a wheelie. It also has a custom paint job. I'll see if I can get some pics sometime. It's still recovering from Memorial Day weekend, when a friend of mine rolled it. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator