JD 2030 broken drawbar mount?

Oldtractorfixer · Mar 27, 2014

Most likely the bolts got loose and maybe the other (good) bolts came out. All the stress onto the ones that broke out. It broke the housing and landed on the ground. Probably lost the tight main pin at that time.

SouthpawJim · Mar 27, 2014

Yeah I'm thinking my bolts to my Rops is pretty close to that.. May be able to fabricate a bracket.

SouthpawJim · May 6, 2014

Alright guys. Here was my summer fix for the broken front mount on the draw bar.

I may have went a little overboard. But figured more support is better...

If it is totally idiotic.. Be gentle.

The chain in the upper part (attached to Rops mount) crosses the drawbar right behind the bracket. I didn't want that drawbar moving at all. So the front bracket and pin is still there. Plus the chain going underneath tractor. Then the two pieces of chain on the back to give extra support. I got the chain really tight also.

Goaliedavid · May 7, 2014

I think it looks good, not at all "idiotic", only thing I think you might have missed would be forward thrust. Lets say you are pulling a heavy load and have to stop quickly or back into something with draw bar. I think an e-z fix might be to weld a piece of 1/2" stock to top of draw bar tight to back bracket and let back bracket take this thrust. (if you can't weld it yourself you could pull draw bar and take it to welding shop). Only disadvantage I can see to your repair is no swinging draw bar but I think you can live with that. Best of luck to you

Goaliedavid · May 7, 2014

One other quick note, Looks like you used all grade 5 bolts I think I would change the bolt out at end of draw bar nearest draw pin to a grade 8. again best of luck

SouthpawJim · May 7, 2014

Thanks for the help guys. I like that idea about welding a plate on. **** I could probably do that on bottom too for extra support.

Not sure which grade the bolts are. It was the highest pressure rated that rural king had. At least I think so. Yeah if I could find a harder one I would swap a couple of them out.

Goaliedavid · May 7, 2014

If they have 3 marks in the top of bolt they are grade 5, if they have 5 marks they are grade 8, not sure who came up with that system :fiery:, Not sure who posted it but they are right that is not the original bracket and pine. Just keep a close eye on it you sure don't need the other side breaking out.