Installing front control value

[Jadd]

Has anyone installed a front control value on their bx themselves. I'm entertaining the idea of installing it w/ the assistance of my friend who is a dsl/hvy veh mechanic. I have asked quite a few dealer about this and never get the same answer twice. Installation times by the dealer range from two hours to six hours. What gives? One dealer this afternoon told me I have to buy the hyd lines seperately as they do not come with the value. Another dealer last week said the hardest part about the instal is removing the seat & rear fenders to access the ports & that as long as I know someone who is a mechanic it should not take me long.I am more confused them when I entered this project. Any and all advice appreciated.

 

[Jason537]

What do you mean by control valve,.. the one from Kubota for loader install? Also what model of BX

 

[Jadd]

Front implement four position control value for bx1850/bx2350/bx24, "to quickly & easily attach the front loader & other front mounted implements."

 

[Jason537]

You have to pull the floor off, everything under the dash,. the right rear tire and I think the fender assembly, can't remember cause we order them now with the valve,.. its cheaper for the customer in the long run.

Everything comes in the kit,. valve, lines hyd block, fittings, don't let them try to sell you anything else,.. its a kit,.. hence the word "kit"

Takes about 4hrs or so. Let me see if I can find the part numbers and some more info for you.

FYI, BX24 comes factory with the valve the other 2 are an option.

 

[Jason537]

Here is the pdf I put it up on rapidshare, not sure how long they keep files up for.

install instructions

 

[Jadd]

thanks for the info, it was a great help. How long should the installation take?

 

[Jason537]

Just take your time and do it proper the first time. Don't know how long,.. depends on your capabilities.

 

[Jadd]

I pulled the trigger and ordered the kit. Cross border shopped & ended up buying it locally, no savings to be had buying it in the U.S.

 

[nbbusa]

Do you still have the install instructions for FEL.

Thanks