New Tires For Old Mule

[kneedeep]

Just got the new shoes for the old mule!

27" Surefoots with a 2" Lift-

Gonna try em on this weekend!!

 

[Green Power]

Those tires look pretty aggressive. Post some pictures of them on the mule.

 

[DT86]

Those should get you well beyond the point of no return.

 

[kneedeep]

I will post the lift and the tires. Where I hunt has mud so sticky that it will pull the black off tires!! seriously, big chunks of tire mud will be blue on the tire side!!

The surefoots have a similar tread pattern as the tractor tires used for rice farming.

 

[kneedeep]

Installed the Essex Lift Kit on the Mule this weekend. After doing the left front, I figured it out and the right side only took about 30 min. A few pics and explanation to make it easy for anyone lifting a Kawasaki Mule.

The Struts are easy to get to with the tire, front hood and pan removed:

 

[kneedeep]

The new springs are thicker and stiffer than the OEM. A inexpensive Strut Compressor tool is invaluable in installing the new spring. Be sure and install the top cupped washer upside down from original mounting.







PS- The strut rod will retract when extended, I put a zip tie around the base of the rod. It held long enough to get the nut on!

 

[kneedeep]

Keep the springs compressed and install the Lift Block on the top of the strut. Line the Lift Block up with the original mounting holes and release until they can be removed while guiding the Lift Block into place. Tighten nuts under pan, install tires, hood and pan-

 

[kneedeep]

The rear is simple, jack under the front spring hanger to lift and remove the tire. Remove the OEM shackles and place hydraulic jack between the axle and frame to spread enough to install new longer shackles. Also a good time to stiffen the shocks by rotating the shock base with large channel lock pliers. Use OEM nuts to tighten new shackles. Install new tires.

DONE!! :drink:

 

[Green Power]

You have quite a bit of ground clearance now.:thumbsup:

 

[Paul N]

I put 27" Shurefoot tires and the lift kit on my Mule last year. It made a big difference. Up here, we have to deal with snow. The OEM tires cuoldn't handle any more than about 6". The Shurefoots can handle almost twice that. I'm sure you'll be happy with them.