John Deere Gator 4x2 Project Part 1- New Parts and Tear down!

[@ExploringAlabama]

Great video, headed to the second one now!

[@macfarms]

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time waiting to see under that bed liner lol. That Gator looks pretty simple to work on, should be a good little machine.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

They are simple, for sure. I almost ended the video right as I was taking out the bedliner, but thought that would be mean 😂😂

[@macfarms]

DeHaven Family Farm hahah that would definitely have been mean 😂

[@GuyinWY]

There’s a little rust, but nice to see that it is so little! A few minutes with a wire wheel, some primer and paint and it’ll be good as new. 👍

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I was worried when you said yours was pretty rusty, so it was a relief to see this one wasn't too bad!

[@jonstevensmaplegrovefarms3754]

nitrous kit in part 2? !!! them are great machines for the farm and well worth fixing up.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I think the tires would fly off if I put nitrous on it lol

[@Superduty4me]

Nice video!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Thank you!!

[@guydongbaby]

The metal attachment that connects the seat to to the John Deere, what's it called? i am missing one off my Gator - 6:06 - 6:10

[@PlanetWaffleStudios]

Can you put a link of where you got your stickers?

[@farmerpete]

Interesting project. I've never been around a Gator, not many showed up in my neighborhood for some reason.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Thanks! They are great little machines.

[@pughviewfarms4622]

I cant wait to see how you touch up the box. I got a feeling it is going to look showroom condition. I think you should rinoline the bed.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I hope it turns out nice, but I am re-using the plastic bedliner because I spent too much on other stuff lol

[@phil-fr4lg]

What year is that gator...mine looks just like it..but even with the Wo#...the dealer does not know??? Thanks

[@lisamajewski9518]

Can you please post a video how to install the rods in tail gate!!!

[@merlynmcgowan3960]

How did you loosen the strut bolt to get fender off? Did you have to Jack up the front of the gator?

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Yes I did, and then it came apart pretty easily 🙂

[@danieltherollerroo1]

Do you know what the part number for the spring is?

[@LarrySmith-rp1zh]

How do you fix squeaky brakes?

[@luisrosa6078]

Where did you order the lenses. I have to replace them and I could not find them online. Great video, thanks!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Thanks! I ordered them from a Deere dealer. Just have your serial number handy- it makes it easier for the parts guys to look up what you need :)

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

How much did the seats cost? I need a couple new ones. Thanks.

[@LarrySmith-rp1zh]

Where did you get the Deere parts?

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Dang, I'm first 😁 Looking good Chris!!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Thanks Ed!!

[@lostthepart]

Where did you get the sticker kit?

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Ordered it through my local JD dealer.

[@stevemartinez6757]

Interesting project. I have a 2004 Gator that needs some TLC. I would be interested to get an idea as far as the cost for the whole project. Looking forward to Part 2, and I subscribed.

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

Welcome to the family! I already published all the videos in the series, so you should be able to find them if you look under channel videos. I have not added up all of the receipts yet, but I think I am around $800 for all of the repairs.

[@stevemartinez6757]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm That's really not bad to basically restore the Gator that you have. I may do nearly the same to mine this summer (mostly cosmetic). Our Gator is pretty much a "work horse" on our property (35 acres in North Florida). It has served us well but could use a little bit of TLC. It's my wife's favorite machine to use over some of the newer machines that we have. I did watch the rest of the series. You did a fantastic job! Whoever buys it from you is going to get a great machine.

[@maxpuppy96]

I got 2 of those and they are beat up pretty good, one needs an engine and the kawasaki engine is no good, I am thinking about putting a Harbor Freight preditor 420 in it.

[@pppaulie73]

What year is your gator ?

[@maryippolito6090]

Great video I enjoyed watching the start of the process. 2 questions please. What is a serial number break you mentioned? Also why is it a she? Can't wait for part 2!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

The serial number is how most dealers like to look up parts. Different sets of serial numbers, or different years of machines, may take slightly different parts- kind of hard to explain lol

[@WormHoleFarming]

@@dehavenfamilyfarm The answer for the second question is that sometimes fixing older equipment can be a Bi***. After ya get it fixed it become a Ba*****, just trying to keep it up. Just my observation.

[@noodlepoodle3314]

ive had a problem with my Gator and not having traction in the front in there a way to put weight inside the front hood?

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I'm not sure. I've honestly never had that issue. Maybe load the front tires or a heavy bumper?