Description
Hustler OEM 116281 Flex Fork Assembly
Add Proper Front-End Suspension Performance and Ride Comfort with this Genuine Hustler OEM 116281 Flex Fork Assembly. Designed for Select Hustler Zero Turn Mowers, this Assembly Helps Absorb Bumps and Uneven Terrain while Maintaining Mower Stability and Caster Wheel Performance. 116281 Flex Fork - Will Flex and Torque against a Thick Rubber Torsion Spring (Which Will Absorb the Strain of the Flex) This Enable a Reduced amount of Shock Absorption to the Operator - Helping to Eliminate Eliminating Proprioception, Fatigue, Soreness and Back Pain and Giving the Operator a Much more Enjoyable Mower Experience Especially on Longer Hours of Operation. 2 Forks Come in 1 Kit - Assembly Directions Listed Below.
⚠️ Before You Order – Verify Fitment
Flex Forks can vary by Model Family and Series. This Fork is used only on Select Hustler Models. Please confirm your exact Model Number is listed in the Model Fit Chart Below before ordering.
Not sure? Contact us with your Hustler Model and Serial Number and we’ll help verify fitment.
What This Part Does
- Reduces Proprioception, Fatigue, Soreness, Back Pain and Etc. on the Operator by Helping to Absorb Bumps and Rough Terrain During Operation
- Reduces Machine Wear by Helping to Absorb Bumps and Rough Terrain During Operation
- Improves Operator Comfort and Ride Quality - Enabling Longer Operation with Less Fatigue and Discomfort.
- Maintains Proper Caster Wheel Alignment and Suspension Movement
- Genuine Hustler OEM replacement component
Part Details
- Brand: Hustler
- Current Part Number: 116281
- Superseded Part Numbers: Part Number 603167 Supersedes to Part Number 116281.
- Part Type: Flex Fork Assembly
- Color: Black
Fits Select Hustler Models
Known Fitment Family References Include:
- X-ONE Series: 2019 - Current 52", 54", 60", and 72" Side & Rear Discharge Models
- X-RIDE Series: All 60" Side Discharge Models
- Super Z Series: 2018 - Current 54", 60", 72" Side & Rear Discharge Models
- Super Z HD Series: 2018 - Current 60", 72 Side & Rear Discharge Models
- Super S Series: 2021 - Current 60" Side Discharge Models
- Super SF Series: 2021 - Current 60", 72" Side Discharge Models
Suggested Parts Links
UPPER CASTER WELDMENT - CASTER FORK - WHEEL
- 705954 - Bolt (1/2 x 1 1/4 - 13) - Reference Number 1
- 798603 - Supporting Flat Washer - Reference Number 2
- 601375 - Rubber O-Ring (SAE - 14) - Reference Number 3
- 603153 - Bearing Dust Cap - Reference Number 4
- 784223 - Upper & Lower Bearing - Reference Number 5
- 387035 - Bearing Spacer - Reference Number 6
- 603164 - Bearing Disc - Reference Number 7
- 061101 - Nylon Nut (3/4 - 10) - Reference Number 8
- 025296 - Flat Washer - Reference Number 9
- 041475 - Bolt (3/4 x 9 1/2 - 10) - Reference Number 11
- 606744 - Tire/Wheel Assembly - Reference Number 12 (For Individual Rebuild Parts References Refer to the Part Number) - 13 X 6.50 - 6 Pneumatic Tire
- 607317 - Tire/Wheel Assembly - Reference Number 12 (For Individual Rebuild Parts References Refer to the Part Number) - 13 x 6.50 - 6 Semi-Pneumatic Tire
Assembly Directions
For Clearer More Readable Assembly Direction Right Click Image, Select Open in a New Window and Left Click to Magnify or Enlarge. Direction Can also Be Magnified in the Images as well as Printed.
Important To: Inspect Caster Wheel & Bearing Components as well as Hardware During Before & During Replacement - Replace any Components that may need Replaced Before Assembling NEW FLEX FORK KIT.
Model Fit Chart
X-ONE (2016 - 2018 Side & Rear Discharge Models)
936237, 936245US, 936252, 936260, 936278, 936286, 936294US, 936302, 936310, 936328, 936336
Super Z (2011 - 2017 Side & Rear Discharge Models)
929927, 929935, 929943, 929950, 930024, 930065, 930875, 931048, 932012, 932020, 932038, 932046, 932053, 932061, 932129, 932137, 932970, 932988, 933457, 933929US, 934216, 934224, 934232, 934240, 934265, 934273, 934281, 934984US, 934992, 935007, 935015US, 935023, 935031, 935049, 935056US, 935064, 937714, 937722
Super Z Hyper Drive (2013 - 2017 Side & Rear Discharge Models)
932145, 932152, 932160, 932178, 932186, 932996, 933002, 934307, 934315, 934323, 934349, 934687, 934695, 934919, 934927, 934935, 934943, 934950, 934968, 934976
Diesel Z (2025 - Earlier Side & Rear Discharge Models)
938233US, 938241US, 938258US, 938266US, 940452US, 940460US, 940478US, 940486US, 943233US, 943241US, 943249US, 943266US