Poor Man's Power Steering

Step by Step Installation!

Today we'll be installing a "Poor Man's Power Steering" kit on a Craftsman YT4000 Riding Lawnmower.

What is a Poor Man's Power Steering? Essentially it's just a thrust needle roller bearing installed in between the axle, and front wheel spindle.

By installing a bearing here (instead of just a washer) it significantly reduces the amount of force needed to steer left and right, as the bearing reduces the amount of friction between these 2 surfaces.

In addition to installing the Poor Man's Power Steering kit, replacing the front wheel bushings with actual bearings will also decrease friction, and increase the life of your spindle axle shafts.

Buy the Steering Kits here (they include wheel bearings);

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Buy the Steering Kits here (they include wheel bearings);

[AlAmantea]

The washers on those thrust bearings are critical for the life of the bearing! DON'T REMOVE THEM!!! Instead, grab a file or a grinder and remove a bit of the metal off the top of the spindle housing until the E Clip can be installed easily and the washer is free to move. You don't want a lot of play, but it needs to be free to move easily. If you don't use the provided washers, those thrust bearings will eat themselves in 6 months or less of use.

[mganut]

I bought the Amazon kit and installed it on my Craftsman T2200 Lawn Tractor. The wheel bearings were mazing as to how easily the wheels turn now. I only had room for the thrust wheel washer and could not add any additional washers but it still made quite a difference in easier steering. Much thanks for sharing this upgrade idea.

[karguy]

I incorporated this improvement on my Craftsman two years ago. I also added a steering wheel "suicide" knob to the steering wheel. I can easily steer and make quick turns with one hand, leaving the other free to operate the controls.

[TheBudgetSportsman]

I recently purchased a craftsman garden tractor from marketplace. I was surprised at how difficult it was to steer especially on tighter turns. Ran across this video and thought, why not. I wasn’t expecting great results but just finished the install and a quick trip around the yard showed a drastically improved experience. Thanks!

[JoeBManco]

I know what I'm doing over the 4th of July holiday. Upgrading my two lawn tractors.

[bertgrau]

That kit makes a lot of sense, reduce friction, reduce effort.

Thanks for sharing. 😊

[REVNUMANEWBERN]

LOVE this production as usual, Quick, Detailed no bs !

[HobbyMotorDK]

I have seen several videos on this topic - but none as detailed as this one. Thanks Jake for sharing this👍👍

[timothyleger]

I just recently was given a 2017 CRAFTSMAN T3100 that was neglected a little ! It was out in the open, under a tree she had trouble starting. She went and bought a zero turn, and gave me the CRAFTSMAN ! I am looking into installing this kit on mine so the wifey can operate it ! Great information Jake !!👍👍✌️😁🇺🇸

[bulkvanderhuge]

Thanks to this, it frees up my other hand so I can hold a beer while mowing.

[GetRealBaby]

Best and most informative video I've seen in years. Thank you!

[ChubbyButcher]

What a beauty of an idea to steer with ease. Finally. Great job jake

[jeepinspence]

Thanks for the video! It is very thorough and nicely narrated.

[davidboehm]

Thanks, I did the bearings on a 2019 Snapper and it was effortless the only thing I had to add was grease fittings. I have to add some caps on the top of the spindle to contain the grease it is a work in progress for that install.

[jamiesawyer]

I am doing this, I have a hard steering craftsman. Thanks for great explanation on process

[dennishopp]

great video, I will be looking to do this to a rider sometime this summer. Thank You

[ReZipped]

Great video. I have a Cub Cadet zero turn with a steering wheel (Cub Cadet RZT SX54) and it is tough to turn. I'm going to try the thrust bearings after I take a measurement of the axle diameter. I think this thrust bearing solution will help a lot. Thanks for taking the time to create the video.

[HASTE]

I've done this, and it works very well. Thanks for sharing the links!

[rogermcdonald]

Very good information and installation of the spindle kits Jake. I look forward to your grease gun video. I have 3 grease guns and they all suck to load and are very messy! ✌🇨🇦🇺🇸