In the pics it fairly obvious to see how this was acomplished. The axle is moved ahead 8 in. 1 in. plate steel was used. This was moved that distance because thats the size plate I had lying around. I think you could go 2 to 3 in further without having to change the rear pivot bracket. Were the axle is attached to the plate the back holes are tapped for bolts, the front 2 holes are drilled up through the front end casting secured with nuts and bolts with washers shimming the gap between plate and casting. The other misc. pics are mods I have done to make the tractor easier to service and more comfy. Shorten swing out batt box, tipped forward steps, air seat with light grey int.(cooler). I might be a little slow to answer any questions you might have as we will have a house full of company this weeked. Rod.