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Score: Tree stump (1), mule (0)

bigmike

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Took the mule out for a spin last night with the wife. While flying thru the high grass, a tree stump jumped up and bit the front drive side completely off the mule.:cry::cry::cry: The only thing holding the wheel and drop axle on was the tie rod.

I popped off the tie rod, had the wife sit on the opposite corner and drove her back to the house.:mrgreen:

I'll need a new housing if anyone has one...I'll also call Bill Watson later today.
 

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stumps

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How fast were you going?

My personal rule of thumb for off road and high grass is a little plus of walking speed. Even at that slow speed, gopher holes really give the steering wheel a hearty tug.

Glad you weren't hurt.

-Chuck
 

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Holy moly! Was it loud?

How far in front of the mule did you land?
 

bigmike

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How fast were you going?

My personal rule of thumb for off road and high grass is a little plus of walking speed. Even at that slow speed, gopher holes really give the steering wheel a hearty tug.

Glad you weren't hurt.

-Chuck
I was in third gear high range:beer:
 

bigmike

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Holy moly! Was it loud?

How far in front of the mule did you land?
hard "THUMP" sound.

I did not land out front. the mule kept forward momentum and came to a hault as the front corner dipped down from my weight.
 

yetti96

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Wow, I would have guess for more people carnage from the rapid deceleration, but sounds like it worked out in the best possible way, for crashing that is.
 

armytruck63

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That's one wounded Mule. Hope the repairs will be easy.

On the good side, you applied that handy rust preventative solution called gear oil all over the underside of the Mule.
 

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was that a toyota mule? there could be a big money opportunity in there somewhere.

glad no one was hurt. those abrupt stops are always no fun
 

bigmike

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WOW. :shock: I hate when that happens! Let me know if you need any help.
Thanks bro...it looks like a pretty easy fix. You only have to throw money at it:grd:

update:
I contacted Bill Watson and have the drop housing, two seals and one needle bearing on the way. Everything else will be a swap out from one to the other. I'll post pics of the repair.
 

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I did the same thing here in Michigan, only took off the right side. I was able to drive it out of the woods and even drove it onto the trailer.

Bill Watson had everything to fix it. I even bent the axle and had to replace that too.

I was surprized it was only a little over $100. for the fix.
 
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