BX Christmas present

[ACHINBAC]

Finally got a chance to check the increased lift capacity. Would definately recommend as it makes it much easier to work under the truck.

 

[actionaj]

Finally got a chance to check the increased lift capacity. Would definately recommend as it makes it much easier to work under the truck.

WOW! I am going to have to turn my pressure up, then I can through away my floor jack.

 

[EE_Bota]

Great stuff, Guys!

I only want to mention two things...
My BX2200 docs say not to fill the front tires with fluid. They don't say why, they just say don't. Your tractor, and your mileage my vary.

Also, I have my front -end loader valve uncovered right now as I have taken all the hoses off to remake them. My loader valve seems to have a pressure relief valve built in...I cannot swear this is true..it just looks like a pressure relief valve. I mention this because if you do not get out of the loader what you think you should after your upgrade, maybe you will think back to this, and have a look at the loader valve section.

 

[ACHINBAC]

Mustangous,

Here is the answer; Last week I moved 9 bags of Sackrete (720lbs) . With the new pressure setting the FEL was able to lift it with no problem - would have tried more if I had more bags - not sure how much I could have lifted before the upgrade. The issue that came up was that over bumpy ground I got some creepy flex at the mounting point for the loader arms.

Of course that spelled quality monster garage time to me: I fabbed these struts to transfer some of the load to the front bumper, and in the process painted the front bumper to match the canopy arms.

 

[ACHINBAC]

The rod is 3/4" stock with a washer welded on one end and a bolt on the other. The round bumpers are polyurethane shock bushings cut at an angle.

After assembly I wish I had angled the struts down more to follow the lines of the hood, but that would have angled the struts in more possibly causing too much lateral (outward) force on the FEL arms. This setup should eliminate flex when back blading too.

 

[Singlecoil]

That is some impressive work.

 

[rdsaustintx]

Fergit your loader arms. Watch your front axles as you ride over bumps with that kinda load on.

 

[WaxMan]

Nice job , Hey , that BX looks brand new , Do you wax?

 

[ACHINBAC]

110 hrs Wax, no I don't yet, but I'm trying to get the wife to:

 

[WaxMan]

Well when she does post pictures

 

[ACHINBAC]

Wax, you old dog you - we all know your calender girl does . . .

 

[WilliamBos]

Nice Work. Just keep an eye on the front axle the next time you service your truck!!

 

[ACHINBAC]

What's right with the first picture? . . . .

Finally got the tractor out of the garage for the weekend. We put up some wood for next winter, and started the burn pile for next weekend. I used the FEL carrier to move an 18 year old log pile in pretty bad shape to the burn pile and found the new struts make a big difference. With a heavy load in it over bumpy ground the front bucket and arms used to bounce all over the place like a bobble head doll, and sway from side to side like a hula girl.

The loaded tires and the addition of the struts have really smoothed out the ride. Once in a while a crazy monster garage idea actually flies.

 

[radioman]

LOL- tractor is being used. Do I win a free drink ?

 

[WaxMan]

I too was out this weekend , in the mud, not sure why, but it was fun. I think I need outdoor speakers next.
This was the first time using the bucket and backhoe with loaded tires. The loaded tires sure make a difference ,it bogs down now instead of spinning. Low gear it's just like a little tank.

My wife wanted to know what happen to the nice lawn, I said I don't know? it was like this after the snow, I'm trying to find the grass now but I can't find it anywhere, it's all dirt maybe over there

 

[ACHINBAC]

Radioman - If you had answered the question correctly at my house this weekend, you'd still be passed out - I owe you one - If you were at Wax's, you'd still be washing his tractor - OK, to paraphrase George Thorogood (& the Destroyers) "Now evybody funny".

Wax, you've got some nice elevation there. Reminds me of a girl I dated years ago from Cherry Hill NJ whose Grandad had a Gentlemans farm in Goshen (near Litchfield I believe) 150 or so acres. Don't ask for details unless a pm. . . .

On a more serious note, something must be done about those shoes, and of course that stone wall.

Dave

PS: Don't keep us in suspense, you've got something going on . . .

PPS: Was actually surprised you didn't have on a pair of those driving shoes from Crutchfields . . . .

 

[WaxMan]

You can just imagine how much fun it was jumping off the hoe with those shoes, then sloshing my way back to safety in the cab, it was like chocolate pudding, That's why my driving shoes you mentioned were in the cab wrapped in tissue paper. That wall is where I put my stones for future use. Someday I will straighten it out, it's mostly covered in shoemack and can't see the wall the rest of the year.

 

[ACHINBAC]

You know I can. If you look close at the attached from this weekend you'll see the pink doilies I line my floorboards with . . .

 

[WaxMan]

Of course I have a built-in total cab D/C wet vac behind the seat with 31 attachments for just these occasions

Yes I do see the towels .
I knew it. You do Wax, don't you,
You're a closet waxer, aren't you.

 

[WaxMan]

Who's that cool looking dude on your boat?