I can finally see.... backwards

[jodebg]

What kind of clamp is that with the threaded hole, and can I find one? Looks like a good design for mounting onto the cross brace. Eye bolt looks good.
Thanks for the photos.

Do you find the convex mirror difficult to use? I mounted mine a few days ago and thought it was difficult to use. Maybe just not used to convex??

I have not started the tractor yet to see how the vibration will be?? I mounted mine with a flat bracket to the bolt securing the cross brace..a few inches from where yours is.

Cold up north today?

 

[Shawn Morin]

What kind of clamp is that with the threaded hole, and can I find one? Looks like a good design for mounting onto the cross brace. Eye bolt looks good.
Thanks for the photos.

Do you find the convex mirror difficult to use? I mounted mine a few days ago and thought it was difficult to use. Maybe just not used to convex??

I have not started the tractor yet to see how the vibration will be?? I mounted mine with a flat bracket to the bolt securing the cross brace..a few inches from where yours is.

Cold up north today?

It's called a Split Ring Hanger. You find them in the plumbing section of Lowes, Home Depot etc...

Here is a link to the one I bought at Lowes... Just remember what I learned which is the 1" split ring actually has a 1 1/4" INSIDE diameter which is what the diameter of the cross brace on my tractor is.

Yeah, the convex mirror takes a little getting used to, but for making sure nothing is behind you before you back up, it serves my purpose. That being said, if I found a regular mirror in the same price range, I'd likely change to that. I have very little if any vibration with this setup.

Very cold and snowing like crazy in NH today. 12"-18" of snow between today and tomorrow (Friday) morning. Lots of seat time on the Kubota tomorrow morning!

 

[jodebg]

I am looking forward to tomorrow's seat time, shoud be fun. Thanks for the link for the bracket.

I was thinking of going to a flat mirrow and adding a small convex to the outside of the mirror. But not mounted on the mirror glass as
they usually are. Taking a flat braket and gluing the mirror on one end of it, and gluing the other end of the bracket behind the
back of the mirror. so they will be seperate and they will both offer full view. I think auto zone had a real nice rect./ flat view mirror of good quality. Lowes
has a $2 retangular blind spot mirror which is real nice. May be trying this next.

 

[Shawn Morin]

I am looking forward to tomorrow's seat time, shoud be fun. Thanks for the link for the bracket.

I was thinking of going to a flat mirrow and adding a small convex to the outside of the mirror. But not mounted on the mirror glass as
they usually are. Taking a flat braket and gluing the mirror on one end of it, and gluing the other end of the bracket behind the
back of the mirror. so they will be seperate and they will both offer full view. I think auto zone had a real nice rect./ flat view mirror of good quality. Lowes
has a $2 retangular blind spot mirror which is real nice. May be trying this next.

I'm looking forward to some pictures of what you do...

Also, while moving snow this morning I paid close attention to the vibration... or lack there of. It was virtually non-existent... Very happy with it so far.
Good Luck!

 

[jodebg]

I will post photos when I get it right. Had one of the Auto zone convex on today and was not happy with the mirror. Don't know if vibration was the
issue or if I have a bad mirror??

I am going to try another style and see what works best.

My loader control valve was frozen again this morning...cold day issue. Have you had this problem on your tractor?

Thanks for all of your help.

 

[creekbend]

I used two 8-1/2 convex mirrors, stainless steel fame, glass mirror. Purchased fom Amazon.

 

[sparc]

I finally found the right size clamp. The "bar" is 1 1/4" diameter so you would think the 1 1/4" clamp would work. Not so... turned out the 1" clamps inside diameter is actually 1 1/4". Weird, but now I know.

No vibration with this setup either...

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That's because those clamps are made for hanging iron pipe, and iron pipe is referred to by its nominal size, so 1" iron pipe is slightly more than 1-1/4" OD (1.315"), and 1-1/4" pipe is roughly 1-5/8" OD (1.660").

 

[jodebg]

I used two 8-1/2 convex mirrors, stainless steel fame, glass mirror. Purchased fom Amazon.

Where did you mount your mirrors? Much vibration?
Are they round and do you find the convex difficult to use?
Do you remeber the brand or price?

 

[Jmsmithy]

This has to be the easiest mod to my tractor. Neck problems don't allow me to turn to look behind me so I picked these up at Advanced Auto for $10 each. I just bolted them into the holes on the loader supports. Best 20 bucks spent.
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Hey Tom

Mounting on the loader arm like that, does it interfere with the arm when u raise bucket up high? I have similar situation on my Kioti and I'd love to add mirrors :cool2:

 

[tom1023]

Hey Tom

Mounting on the loader arm like that, does it interfere with the arm when u raise bucket up high? I have similar situation on my Kioti and I'd love to add mirrors :cool2:

No not at all. Im also not having any vibration issues that some speak of. I think the closer the mirror is to the mount the better

 

[Shawn Morin]

That's because those clamps are made for hanging iron pipe, and iron pipe is referred to by its nominal size, so 1" iron pipe is slightly more than 1-1/4" OD (1.315"), and 1-1/4" pipe is roughly 1-5/8" OD (1.660").

Thank you for the explanation, I figured it was something along these lines...

 

[creekbend]

Where did you mount your mirrors? Much vibration?
Are they round and do you find the convex difficult to use?
Do you remeber the brand or price?

The mirrors are 8 1/2 inch convex glass with a stainless frame They were around $14.00 each. They have a swivel. I took a 2'' wide piece of block plastic - 1/2 thick, 2'' wide and applied a 2'' wide strip of anti vibration material between the plastic and he Main frame of the FEL. the section that mounts to the frame of the tractor. I used 3M adhesive and tie wraps to secure the entire project. Seat in your seat and figure out how long you need to have the plastic backing, thus allowing for your height and your angle of viewing. BTW, the anti vibration material is also self adhesive and was $22.00 for a strip-36' length and 2' width. I installed this project around 1 1/2 years ago. Absolutely no vibration or problems. I took awhile to figure what I wanted because I have a prothesis on my left leg below the knee. This made a He*L of a difference. It made my life much easier. Sorry for the delay in responding, but I have been in Burlington for two days. Best wishes.

 

[creekbend]

The mirrors are 8 1/2 inch convex glass with a stainless frame They were around $14.00 each. They have a swivel. I took a 2'' wide piece of block plastic - 1/2 thick, 2'' wide and applied a 2'' wide strip of anti vibration material between the plastic and he Main frame of the FEL. the section that mounts to the frame of the tractor. I used 3M adhesive and tie wraps to secure the entire project. Seat in your seat and figure out how long you need to have the plastic backing, thus allowing for your height and your angle of viewing. BTW, the anti vibration material is also self adhesive and was $22.00 for a strip-36' length and 2' width. I installed this project around 1 1/2 years ago. Absolutely no vibration or problems. I took awhile to figure what I wanted because I have a prothesis on my left leg below the knee. This made a He*L of a difference. It made my life much easier. Sorry for the delay in responding, but I have been in Burlington for two days. Best wishes.

BTW, the mirrors are made by CIPA.

 

[jodebg]

Thanks for the information. These are round mirrors, I assume. Do you find the convex mirrors easy to use/backing up,etc.?

I have mounted two sets of convex on and was not happy with either. I found the mirror "glass" dark, distorted, and very hard to use. Don't know
if I had defective ones or if I am just not used to them??

You have actual glass in your CIPA's? I am going to see them tomorrow at a local auto store.

Love to see a photo of the materials and application.

Thanks again.

 

[creekbend]

Thanks for the information. These are round mirrors, I assume. Do you find the convex mirrors easy to use/backing up,etc.?

I have mounted two sets of convex on and was not happy with either. I found the mirror "glass" dark, distorted, and very hard to use. Don't know
if I had defective ones or if I am just not used to them??

You have actual glass in your CIPA's? I am going to see them tomorrow at a local auto store.

Love to see a photo of the materials and application.

Thanks again.

Yes, the mirrors are round.and are glass. I don't have the capability of posting pictures. Sincerely sorry. I have completely several projects and wish that I could have posted the pictures. Best wishes.

 

[creekbend]

Yes, the mirrors are round.and are glass. I don't have the capability of posting pictures. Sincerely sorry. I have completely several projects and wish that I could have posted the pictures. Best wishes.

BTW.my Wife sewed two Crown Royal bags together and made slip covers for the mirrors. This reduces reflection from the Sun when not in use. Real easy and fast to take off.

 

[jodebg]

I have been using a steel mounting bracket attached to the same FEL support. Wondering if the plastic would be better to help elimiminate vibration?
Where did you buy the plastic and anti-vibration materials?
One further question about the mirrors. The 8.5 inch size is larger than what I see others using. How do you feel about the size..would a smaller 5-6" diameter work as well?

 

[creekbend]

I have been using a steel mounting bracket attached to the same FEL support. Wondering if the plastic would be better to help elimiminate vibration?
Where did you buy the plastic and anti-vibration materials?
One further question about the mirrors. The 8.5 inch size is larger than what I see others using. How do you feel about the size..would a smaller 5-6" diameter work as well?

I bought the mirrors and anti vibration strip from Amazon. The 8 1/2 inch mirrors work best for me. They don't extend out too far and don't get in my way. A neighbor of mine was an engineer in the airplane industry and told me that plastic would suit my needs better. I got the piece of plastic from a cabinet maker.

 

[pmsmechanic]

Here's another thought for those with vibration problems. Try adding weight to the mirror itself to change the vibration frequency. You should be able to change it to a frequency that isn't amplified by the engine running. Just a thought.

 

[gorj]

Great idea. I put one on my Mule UTV a few years ago. I put some on my JD FEL mount now.