BX Modifications - A Picture Thread

dragoneggs · Mar 17, 2018

I done quite a few mods to my BX, many inspired by 4shorts and others, as well as a few originals of my own creation. I thought this thread could capture in pictures, what you have done to your BX and provide inspiration to others!

Please feel free to link to other threads for details if you already have documented it. Let's try to keep this thread to pictures and brief summaries if needed.

I will kick it off with a mod I just did last night. Light guards thanks to SpecialityRepairs. 1st pic before... 2nd, 3rd pic after.

Peter 315 · Mar 17, 2018

Looks good very nice job.:thumbsup:

dannoGT · Mar 17, 2018

Looks awesome Looks like something every BX owner needs!!!

dragoneggs · Mar 17, 2018

Here is another simple one that really helped the stability on my steep slopes! Added 1.25in wheel spacers in front and 2.0in on the rears.

Bro-Tek

check · Mar 17, 2018

dragoneggs said:
Here is another simple one that really helped the stability on my steep slopes! Added 1.25in wheel spacers in front and 2.0in on the rears. Bro-Tek <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=544362"/> <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=544368"/>

I did the same, but it was done so that I could get chains on my rear tires.

RalphVa · Mar 18, 2018

I put the lights inside the ROPS on both my JD 1025R and JD 2025R. Don't need guards then.

Ralph

dragoneggs · Mar 18, 2018

RalphVa said:
I put the lights inside the ROPS on both my JD 1025R and JD 2025R. Don't need guards then.

Ralph

You moved the OEM lights to the inside? Pics?

Johnkn · Mar 18, 2018

Now sure how that could be possible on a BX considering the reservable seat for the BH and drilling into and weakening the ROPS while losing a ton of space between the ROPS bars. I'd stick with the lights outside the ROPS where they belong.

dragoneggs · Mar 18, 2018

Johnkn said:
Now sure how that could be possible on a BX considering the reservable seat for the BH and drilling into and weakening the ROPS while losing a ton of space between the ROPS bars. I'd stick with the lights outside the ROPS where they belong.

I mounted my LED lights on the inside top of my ROPS using a no holes method. I don't like holes because that is where the corrosion and fatigue start. Structural bonding has its place.

Below is a link to the detail install...

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ight-install-but-look.html?highlight=look+mom

Johnkn · Mar 19, 2018

The specific comment in this thread is moving the rear marker/turn signal lights on the BX inboard of the ROPS. Those lights need to be mounted low and I don't see any room to mount them inboard on the BX without them being in the way.

dragoneggs · Mar 19, 2018

Johnkn said:
The specific comment in this thread is moving the rear marker/turn signal lights on the BX inboard of the ROPS. Those lights need to be mounted low and I don't see any room to mount them inboard on the BX without them being in the way.

OP here... Agreed... and why I asked for pics. I am trying to keep this thread moving with pictures! I'm the only one who has posted such.

Tractor Seabee · Mar 19, 2018

Mark, do you wax your BX? Sure looks bright and shiny. Mine sets outside all the time so is starting to chalk out the paint. Hasn't affected the running though.

Ron

dragoneggs · Mar 19, 2018

Tractor Seabee said:
Mark, do you wax your BX? Sure looks bright and shiny. Mine sets outside all the time so is starting to chalk out the paint. Hasn't affected the running though.

Ron

Ha, no never waxed it. I store outside but undercover. Only hose it down every couple of months. Haven't even used soap yet! 400hrs on it now. Hasn't seen much use this winter. Am thinking about getting a rototiller.

dragoneggs · Mar 19, 2018

Here is another helpful mod... installed a receptacle on the dash for easy 'battery tender' trickle charging.

Pixguy · Mar 19, 2018

dragoneggs said:
Here is another helpful mod... installed a receptacle on the dash for easy 'battery tender' trickle charging.

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I like that mod, where did you pick up that female end of the trickle charger? If you don't mind helping a Red guy.....

dragoneggs · Mar 19, 2018

Added Jery's QA and moveable forks. Now I can quickly and easily swap my bucket and forks! Oh and also shown is the famous Piranha Tooth Bar from bxpanded.com. A great digging tool for your FEL.

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dragoneggs · Mar 19, 2018

Two more... again inspired by Paul Short. Upgraded to a heavier duty floor mat. Ripped my old one. Also added no slip tape on the edges. Huge safety improvement!

Hey someone else chip in with their mods, please! But I got more!

4shorts · Mar 19, 2018

dragoneggs said:
Two more... again inspired by Paul Short. Upgraded to a heavier duty floor mat. Ripped my old one. Also added no slip tape on the edges. Huge safety improvement!

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Hey someone else chip in with their mods, please! But I got more!

Thank you Mark. It all looks great. Love the light guards. Thanks for the business. We started cutting the Sure Footers today on our new Tracker CNC plasma table.