BX 23s Amazon Wheel spacers

[CJinNH]

Bought my new BX 23s last month, it came with the 54" Mid mount mower. I have a long swail on one side of my lawn that has a bit of a pitch and wanted to get some wheel spacers for the back wheels for a bit more stability. I saw all the online higher end wheel spacers, but also read about getting jeep wheel spacers off of amazon. After some research I found that with the 54" mower you are limited to 1.25" spacers (you can see in pics why). So for 1.25" I didn't feel like spending $200+ when amazon was selling wheel spacers for a road going vehicle that is much heavier than my little BX23s. So I searched amazon, found the right sized spacer for the BX and plunked down $39.95 (free shipping w/ Prime). Well, they fit fine and so far so good. I will say one thing, the rear tires filled with whatever liquid they use weigh a deceiving amount! I am a capable guy, but I just barely got those things off the ground to maneuver them- the outriggers on the BH were a huge help to get the tractor at the perfect height to reinstall the tires. Easy install, you will need thin walled sockets - total time less than half an hour.

 

[diesel85]

Wow! That is a nice find! Looks good!

 

[NHBX]

CJ Those look like a perfect fit with the mower. Good find!

 

[dalola]

Nice find, how about a link?

 

[CJinNH]

Amazon.com: RockTrix 2pcs 1.25 inch Hubcentric 5x4.5 Wheel Spacers (71.5mm bore, 1/2x2 Studs) Compatible with Jeep Cherokee XJ Grand Cherokee ZJ Wrangler YJ TJ Liberty KJ KK (32mm 5x114.3) Black: Automotive

 

[dalola]

Amazon.com: RockTrix 2pcs 1.25 inch Hubcentric 5x4.5 Wheel Spacers (71.5mm bore, 1/2x2 Studs) Compatible with Jeep Cherokee XJ Grand Cherokee ZJ Wrangler YJ TJ Liberty KJ KK (32mm 5x114.3) Black: Automotive

Thank you!

 

[JWR]

I spent more like $500 for a set of 6" spacers for my B2150. Do great job but I had to modify the MMM deck to ge able to use the mower with the spacers installed. Overall costly. Your Jeep spacer find is amazing!

 

[Henro]

Great that you posted this!

I had seen posts in the past, some with details, but your post now saves searching. My son in law is about to purchase a BX23s
and now will have the needed specifics to order reasonably priced spacers off Amazon or eBay.

:thumbsup:

 

[CJinNH]

I'm sure the sponsors here won't be too happy, but I had done some research and decided to gamble to see if they would fit. For $40 I figured it was a cheap gamble..and I could return through amazon if they didn't work. They are a perfect fit.

 

[Smokeydog]

That “find” is going to help a lot of members. The 2” spacers on my B26 made a noticeable difference in stability.

 

[eubie5]

I have the bx2380, with 54" mmm.
What results did you get?
Was it noticeably more stable?
Was it worth it?
Thanks

 

[Henro]

I ordered a set of the exact item the OP posted. I did it for two reasons. The first is because I could install them on my BX and 1.25 is about the limit with my MMM.

The second reason was I was wondering if they could be stacked, in other words, could two be used together to double the width of the spacer, since they are so inexpensive?

First, the quality looks good. I think they will work well for me. Second, being hubcentric I think if my son-in-law wants more, two could be used in tandem on each side with no issues. I would probably recommend low strength lock tight on the inner lug nuts just as a precaution though.

 

[CJinNH]

I only had 9 hours the machine when i installed them, was more for piece of mind. It does handle the slopes fine, but now I feel I've done what I can.

 

[eubie5]

I only had 9 hours the machine when i installed them, was more for piece of mind. It does handle the slopes fine, but now I feel I've done what I can.

Thanks

 

[Henro]

Just an added bit of info.

I am going to put those first ones I ordered from Amazon on my BX with MMM.

But I found a set of 2 inch spacers on Walmart with free shipping under $45 for a pair. Same specs as the ones from Amazon, which the OP has shown to work.

Using my old iPad and having trouble downloading the screen shot with the details. Will post that screenshot later.

Vendor name is Hardcore Parts (would not be my choice of names). I am going to gift these as a tractor warming present to the SIL when he gets the new BX.

 

[CJinNH]

Just an added bit of info.

I am going to put those first ones I ordered from Amazon on my BX with MMM.

But I found a set of 2 inch spacers on Walmart with free shipping under $45 for a pair. Same specs as the ones from Amazon, which the OP has shown to work.

Using my old iPad and having trouble downloading the screen shot with the details. Will post that screenshot later.

Vendor name is Hardcore Parts (would not be my choice of names). I am going to gift these as a tractor warming present to the SIL when he gets the new BX.

I only got the 1.25" spacers because of the 54" MMM - I can't see any wider working, just see my pics. If you have a 60" MMM then by all means...

 

[Henro]

I only got the 1.25" spacers because of the 54" MMM - I can't see any wider working, just see my pics. If you have a 60" MMM then by all means...

The 1.25 inch ones are going on my BX with 60 inch MMM. The 2 inch will go on the son in law s (apostrophe does not work) BX23S when he gets it, as it will not have a MMM.

Here is the screen shot of the 2 inch spacers purchased from Walmart. Waiting for them, but expect they will work fine as the specs are the same as the 1.25 inch ones, except for the thickness.



Edit: I don’t think anything thicker than 1.25 inch would work with my 60 inch MMM. About the same clearance as shown in the pictures of the 54 inch MMM.

 

[northvibe]

I have a bx1880 with the 48” deck. Having a hilly lawn I’ve been eying up the spacers since I found out about them. Curious what width I can go and if the 1880 has the same bolt pattern as the 23s?

 

[glennm]

Hi
I would really like to get these. I have a bx23 (not the 23s) mine is the older version. Does anyone know if they will fit? I think the bore size may be different but I’m not sure if that is an issue?

 

[Chassell]

Not having a belly mower, I decided to order a 2 inch version. Install was simple, and stability on hillside seems better, at least after my trial run. I like the aggressive look it gives the little beast, too.��