THE HUSTLER DECK PIN KEEPS BREAKING THE ROD END BEARING AND COST $60-75 FOR REPLACEMENT.
FOUND THE SOLUTION TO KEEP FROM SPENDING THIS AMOUNT TIME AFTER TIME.
1. CUT THE BROKEN BEARING OFF ALONG THE CRIMPED SIDES WITH A DREMEL TOOL ( DON'T HIT THE INTERNAL ROD ).
2. CUT JUST ENOUGH OF THE BACK...