kenfain

Well done! ... I usually break something, when trying to fix stuff. Hope I goes smooth from here. Sorry we couldn't be more help.

I'd get the rhino. You're never gonna be satisfied with the mule's power.

I put a two inch lift on a 3010 mule a few years ago. And there have been zero issues. It brought the ground clearance up to a more useable height. As far as the wheels go, that would also further raise the vehicle. But as others have said this could cause problems down the road. If you decide that you're okay with fixing whatever might happen with bigger tires putting more torque on those tiny gears. I'd say do it, if you really need the extra clearance. I believe the problems would be minimal, if at all. For me though, it was a matter of expense. As well as the fact that an after market winch mount has rubbing issues at full steering lock to lock extension. This is with stock tires. But for me, the lift gave me what I needed. Also it gave me stiffer front springs.

First off, Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new mule. You know, the reputation on those older models are what made people buy the newer stuff. As far as it having a lot of noise. Noise issues are tough to diagnose without actually hearing it. You might want to post a video. Are we talking top, or bottom end noise? As to the carburetor I'm guessing, you could put a carburetor kit in yourself, without much trouble. With most rebuilds of this type, you stay away from the jets, and focus on a good cleaning. The hardest part being the float. Worst case scenario, you have to take the carb to the dealer for a re - rebuild. And speaking of the dealer, they can definitely tell you where the serial no. is. My first stop when I buy a piece of equipment, is to get a factory service manual. It's always worth the money.

"Used ball bearing " You sir are a maverick, and I salute you! Good old red neck engineering. Of course we need pics!

At this point, a wiring diagram could be helpful. But at the least, you should see about finding what the wire color, and the routing of the fuel pump hot wire. On a small machine that doesn't have a lot of electrical circuits, you could probably just look and see where it goes. Doing the easy stuff first, carefully inspect the wiring bundle you've identified as belonging to the fuel pump circuit. I usually start by careful inspection of the exposed underside. Sticks and logs get kicked up on the trail, sometimes damaging the wires. Often the culprit is still hanging there, so be vigilant, it could save some time. If this quick inspection doesn't turn up obvious cuts or contusions, you'll have to inspect the whole bundle from key to pump. Check wires for physical damage. Check plugs, switches, relay, and don't forget the ignition switch itself. If that doesn't locate the problem it's time to use an electrical tester of some type. I'll use both a test light, and a meter, set to the ohms scale. That's for testing continuity. Your problem does sound like a dead short caused by a break in the insulation. These are typically fairly easy to spot. Sometimes all you can see is an un natural bend in the wiring bundle. Closer inspection reveals the break. In most cases it'll take less time to find the problem, than it took me to type it. Keep us posted on any progress!

I've got a mule, it's not for play. It's for work around the farm. But all off road vehicles can be subjected to a lot of abuse from underneath. I installed a large plate of 5/8 thick bed liner type plastic under the vulnerable areas on the mule. But I'm always pulling jammed sticks out from various places on the thing. And the mule seldom sees speeds over ten MPH. So that's the first thing that comes to mind with a relatively new off-road vehicle. I'm not sure if I know what a Joyner is. I've seen the pictures posted by other members. They look like fun, kinda like a mini sand rail. If parts aren't available locally, looks like online is going to be the way to go. However, as popular as these things seem to be, there's got to be a dealer someplace within driving distance. I find the internet has way more choices for after market parts. As far as OEM parts, I like the web for those also, even car parts. You mentioned not having someone local to service the unit. I'm very cautious about letting people work on my stuff. I've been burned too many times. Buy a service manual if you can, it's the best way to go.

Sounds like a dead short to me. With 250 miles, I really don't think it could be much. I'd look underneath the thing, at the wiring. A lot of times sticks, or logs and stuff gets kicked up and can damage the wiring. Other than that, it could be the pump itself. Try un plugging the wire to the fuel pump, then turn it on, see if it still blows a fuse. If not, use a test light to see if you've got 12 volts at that plug. If there's 12v at the plug, then the pump is the problem.

Don't get enough snow in Texas to ever need a plow. So I've never done it. But wouldn't the drag from plowing the snow, slow the machine down significantly. Other than that, yes, it should be easy to adjust the linkage. But it'll change the way it drives, all the time. At work they had a kubota that was adjusted down. That thing would nearly put you through the windshield, every time you let off the gas.

Isn't the engine brake adjustable? I recall that mine had three levels of adjustment. Don't know if that will help at slower speed. Just depends on how /when it's designed to activate. What does the service manual say about it?

Identify liquid. Possibly need to remove & clean / replace unit.

Gotcha. Yep I didn't read the fine print. But like you said, not much to it. Maybe you can source the longer shackles. But you need the spacers for the struts. There ought to be something out there already. Why not a 3D printer. Mine are made of plastic anyway. But at the very least, you could stack aluminum plates that are cut and drilled.

I'm confused,...I just Google mule 1000, and get all kinds of stuff including lift kits. Are these not the correct fit for your machine?

Factory service manual. If you work on your own stuff, you need one anyway.

What about Essex manufacturing? They're mostly a utv cab maker, but they do make lots of other stuff. Including lift kits, and run flat mud tires, in the large sizes you're looking at. But you're right about making it yourself, that's about all there is to it. I used large channel locks for a spring compressor. No problem

Have you checked j.c. Whitney?

I've got an 05 mule. The service manual is very thorough. But the troubleshooting section might not cover everything. I think yours likely has an ecm, I hope that's not the problem. My thought would be an injector being clogged.

Have you tried the dealership, looking for the manual?

Well? Any progress on the problem? Sounds like a simple fix. Loose wire or something. Maybe, bad switch. All easy fixes. How do we stand right now?

Hi everyone. Got a question for you. I need to know about cold cranking amps for the factory oem battery. It's a 2005 diesel mule. It's not the trans mule, though I don't believe it makes a difference. The only markings on the battery, say the same thing as the owners manual. 52ah that's it. I'm gonna need more info, if I'm gonna replace it with an auto zone or something similar. Info?

Yep! I knew this about stock lift. However ,I have a 2" lift already installed. My stock tires rub my frame a little. It's been awhile since I looked under it but it seems like they touch the after market bumper I installed to house the over sized winch. So I'll have to check again, see what I'm working with. In the meanwhile, I'd still like to see more detail on those pictures.

East TX. Close to Athens /Canton area. I'm interested but concerned the tires might be too large to make full turn stop to stop without rubbing something. What can you tell me?

Made my own out of a piece of mirror plex I got from work. Hung it using two pipe hanger straps from Lowes. It's about eighteen inches long by bout six inches tall. Works great

Oops I see the price now sorry! Dang tiny little phone.

Need better pics. Also price