BX2360 Upgrades

[94BULLITT]

I am making a thread for some stuff I want to do to the BX. So far I got a grille guard of ebay and a Harbor Freight qh.

One thing I always did not like about the bx was the hood rattled when you start or shut the tractor off. It was annoying and embarrassing. I got a set of furniture bumpers at Lowes. Here are some pictures are were I put them. The hood does not rattle anymore.

I have more I want to do I just need to find some time.

 

[kcender]

Nice tip on stopping the hood rattle,I think I will try it.One thing I did to my BX2360 that you may want to consider is to make a set of adjustable links to replace the factory turnbuckles for the TPH.It is a definite improvement in my opinion.

 

[94BULLITT]

Nice tip on stopping the hood rattle,I think I will try it.One thing I did to my BX2360 that you may want to consider is to make a set of adjustable links to replace the factory turnbuckles for the TPH.It is a definite improvement in my opinion.

They look good. I thought about doing that but went with a qh instead. How much did it cost to do that?

 

[kcender]

I made them myself,so cost was minimal.Not sure if anybody manufactures them.

 

[94BULLITT]

That's cool. I may have to make a set sometime.

 

[94BULLITT]

I finally got a chance to do something else to it tonight. I have one tie down made for it. Now I need to get the other one finished and paint them.

 

[OrangeBeast]

I finally got a chance to do something else to it tonight. I have one tie down made for it. Now I need to get the other one finished and paint them.
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Where are you putting the tie downs?

 

[94BULLITT]

Where are you putting the tie downs?

On the 2 bolts that come through the front of the frame. I saw a company made them and thought I would make a set for myself. I hope to get them finished tomorrow. I will have more pics.

 

[94BULLITT]

Here is a picture of were they go.

 

[OrangeBeast]

Hey that's a great spot! Thanks for the idea!

My next project is a skid plate that will attach to the MMM mount and go all the way to the rear pull bar! I will try to remember to take pics as I do it, but the gyst of it will hook onto and have a single bolt on the rear pull bar where you would put a ball and then attach to the MMM mount pins and extent towards the engine. Will have slots to allow air flow and its to protect the underside during winter. As we all know the HST filter is way too exposed!

 

[94BULLITT]

Hey that's a great spot! Thanks for the idea!

My next project is a skid plate that will attach to the MMM mount and go all the way to the rear pull bar! I will try to remember to take pics as I do it, but the gyst of it will hook onto and have a single bolt on the rear pull bar where you would put a ball and then attach to the MMM mount pins and extent towards the engine. Will have slots to allow air flow and its to protect the underside during winter. As we all know the HST filter is way too exposed!

I did not not come up with the idea there is a company that makes some similiar to mine. I am also thinking about making a skid plate. You will have to take pics of yours when you make it.

 

[jb62901]

My skid plate just after I rec the tractor.

http://oi27.tinypic.com/261e04k.jpg

 

[94BULLITT]

My skid plate just after I rec the tractor.

http://oi27.tinypic.com/261e04k.jpg

That looks good.

 

[94BULLITT]

They are finished.

 

[kcender]

Nice job on the tie downs.Are they for pulling something with the tractor,pulling the tractor out of a stuck situation,or both?

 

[94BULLITT]

Nice job on the tie downs.Are they for pulling something with the tractor,pulling the tractor out of a stuck situation,or both?

Thanks they are for tying it down on a trailer.

 

[94BULLITT]

I made the 12 volt power port so it is always on so I can charge the battery through it. I used two fuse taps and a short piece of wire.

 

[My Hoe]

All great ideas, and all great workmanship! :thumbsup:

Roger, those are some good-looking welds. Are they TIG, MIG or ?

And what did you use to cut the holes with?

Thanks,

My Hoe

 

[My Hoe]

Nice tip on stopping the hood rattle,I think I will try it.One thing I did to my BX2360 that you may want to consider is to make a set of adjustable links to replace the factory turnbuckles for the TPH.It is a definite improvement in my opinion.

kcender,

Wow--those look factory!

Your project brings up the question I've had--if I recall correctly, both the BX series in the B series have Category 1 hitches. IF that's correct, can someone tell me if it would be possible to retrofit one of the "ratcheting" TPH's off of the be 2630 or B 3030 series on to the BX series? Would the hitch up the B series be too big, somehow?

Thanks.

My Hoe

 

[TripleR]

kcender,

Wow--those look factory!

Your project brings up the question I've had--if I recall correctly, both the BX series in the B series have Category 1 hitches. IF that's correct, can someone tell me if it would be possible to retrofit one of the "ratcheting" TPH's off of the be 2630 or B 3030 series on to the BX series? Would the hitch up the B series be too big, somehow?

Thanks.

My Hoe

Are you talking about something like this?

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