Compliment to MARK HODGE and his STABLIZER BARS

[DennisArrow]

Late last year I finally broke down and got a pair of stabilizer bars for my B7610 that Mark Hodge manufactures. I read a lot about the quality of his work and how easy it was to use them when changing implements. Pat's quick hitch had simplified this process so I wanted just the final bit of ease that I hoped the sway bar replacements would bring. Tracking down Mark is kind of hard as he doesn't advertise and is really not looking for the work.
Finally I was able to use the search feature on here and got his email. An email was fired off to him thinking I would never hear from him. Lo and behold within hours this very busy man was back to me and with the exchange of a few messages I had my bars on order. He is such a gentleman that he would not take money until I had the bars in my hands, tried them out, and was happy.
I could not be more happy. The quality of manufacture and care in his work is obvious with the welds and bends being smooth, matched, and I hate to use the word; but elegant. The ease of use of these things is just without description. NOTHING TO IT. Within just a few changes of adjustments I had setting them up so that it takes just seconds, not minutes with a lot of back breaking bending over.............

The other day, after maybe 500 hours of use, one of the pins that holds the bars to the tractor itself broke while I was PUSHING backward into a bale of hay. No big deal as I "MICKEY MOUSED" the repair with a bolt. Off went an email to Mark about the problem. Within an hour I had a response from him with a pledge that he would have the "re-engineered" part back to me within days....NOT WEEKS. So....I JUST HAVE TO COPLIMENT MARK HODGE. He conducts business in a manner that made American industry and manufacturing a success. Sadly, for America those days are possibly over; but for US, WE HAVE MARK AND THOSE DAYS ARE STILL HERE.... God bless.....Dennis

 

[300UGUY]

He built stabilizers for my L3400. Very nice job, assembled up to the tractor easily, works great!

 

[houser52]

I'd heard lots of good things about Mark and his stabilizers. I placed my order for some today for my L3600 and hope to have them in a couple weeks.

 

[mikeharold]

Ok, I just learned about Mark and his stabilizer bars a few minutes ago in another thread, saw his youtube video and tried to go to his website but it doesn't seem to exist anymore. How do I get a hold of him? I would really love a set of these things!

 

[gwdixon]

Ok, I just learned about Mark and his stabilizer bars a few minutes ago in another thread, saw his youtube video and tried to go to his website but it doesn't seem to exist anymore. How do I get a hold of him? I would really love a set of these things!

I heard that he was taking a break from making them. The ones he made for my BX were perfect, but that was a couple of years ago.

Perhaps someone on here has his TBN screen name and you can send him a PM. Just found it, "hodge", but he hasn't had any activity on TBN since 5-1-14.

 

[jeff9366]

Mark Hodge has ceased producing stabilizers for the present and indefinite future.

 

[mikeharold]

I'd heard lots of good things about Mark and his stabilizers. I placed my order for some today for my L3600 and hope to have them in a couple weeks.

How did you get ahold of him? This was only a couple days ago. Just my luck!

 

[GPintheMitten]

So is he in business or out? I too got his stabilizers and it was the best.upgrade ever on my b2620.

 

[Baby Grand]

So is he in business or out? I too got his stabilizers and it was the best.upgrade ever on my b2620.

^ I agree. Got a set for our B5100 and they greatly simplified and reduced the time required for hitching-up implements. Marks craftsmanship & character were so evident that I didn't hesitate to get a set for our new B2320.

My hope that he taking a sabbatical and that he will resume his business in the near future.
-Jim

 

[houser52]

How did you get ahold of him? This was only a couple days ago. Just my luck!

PM sent

 

[dragoneggs]

I concur. Quality bars and quality guy!

 

[DennisArrow]

Mark Hodge has ceased producing stabilizers for the present and indefinite future.

Surely NOT gonna get into some knowing more than someone else discussion; but I have been doing business with Mark over the last few days in emails.... lol... one I posted to him maybe 10 minutes ago..... Jeff, perhaps you know lots more than I do about this..... Perhaps you are in a more recent bit of conversation or business??????

At any rate, for you folks, I will glady email right now to Mark to see if he wants to do more...... Previously we talked about him being so busy and he wanted to take a break. NOT going to put out information that he doesn't approve,,,,,,,,,,,,, Be back soon....... God bless..... Dennis

 

[DennisArrow]

Mark Hodge <markhdg@gmail.com>. Per Mark "I've gotten caught up on orders, and I've been getting some other responsibilities taken care of. So, I can handle some orders"......... God bless.....Dennis

 

[GPintheMitten]

That's good.

 

[mikeharold]

Sent Mark an email last night and first thing this morning had a reply waiting. He is in fact still making stab bars and I'm on the list.

 

[ultrarunner]

Anyone have a product picture?

Never know when I might need one?

 

[GPintheMitten]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&v=xeh23Csx1QM

 

[eddiebob]

I have a set on my L3800. Without a doubt best thing I have added to the tractor!

 

[ultrarunner]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&persist_app=1&v=xeh23Csx1QM

Thanks for the link...

 

[gsganzer]

When I bought my L3800, I stumbled upon some threads about the stabilizers that Mark made. I was wanting a set, but he had quit making them for a bit. I got on his list today and hopefully will have a set delivered next month.