L120

[john120]

I have a L120 and have replaced both front spindles but when I turn the wheel the tires want to slide around the turn

Thanks
john120

 

[Baby Grand]

Did you adjust the toe-in to WSM specs?

 

[john120]

I am not used to doing these threads so I am probably doing it wrong. I don't see where there are any adjustments

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john120[/QUOTE]

 

[RG1]

The tires that come on that tractor tend to get hard and the rubber slicker with use. Make sure you are not inflating the tires to what the sidewall says for max. Too many folks do that, but that number is to specify what the maximum pressure should be for the heaviest use that tire will ever see on any machine. About 10 psi in them is right. I maintained my dad's for him before he passed on, and have mowed quite a bit on one. That tractor also has a very tight turn radius, and that can actually be a problem unless you start slowing down while turning, because even when the tires are new, the machine will slide with full wheel lock in either direction.

 

[john120]

Thanks, I checked the tires and they have the right pressure . It still looks like there should be an adjustment for the toe in but I don't see any

 

[Baby Grand]

Have you seen this?
https://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Front-Wheel-Bearing-Update.html
Worn bushings in the steering gear could be the cause of the spindle failure ...

Toe-in adjustment: Look for a thread & jamb nut to adjust toe-in on the parts numbered 29 & 30:

I have an L120 tractor about 8 years old. The steering pinion - JustAnswer

 

[Bryan59EC]

older L120 and L130 tractors do not have adjustable steering rods
They are available tho, I replaced the spindles and tie rods on mine last year