JD 2305 Folding ROP's Done

[HarleyScooter]

JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

A friend bought a 2305 and he wanted a folding ROP's, when he found out he could not buy one from JD he was going to take it off. I told him we could make it fold, that would be better than taking it off and leaving it off. So here is what I came up with.

 

[HarleyScooter]

Re: JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

A close up of the pivot

 

[HarleyScooter]

Re: JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

another view

 

[HarleyScooter]

Re: JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

The start of the build

 

[HarleyScooter]

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The cutting and welding started

 

[orlo]

Re: JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

Nice job. I have a Femco folding ROPS for my 2305 (Negotiated it with the dealer on the sale). Femco makes them for the 2210 and they fit the 2305.

I think yours looks nicer than mine... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[thatguy]

Re: JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

Where did you purchase the hinges?

Nice job

Brian

 

[kljunior]

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Very nicely done. I may consider the same for mine. Please do tell us where the hinges came from and how much.

 

[HarleyScooter]

Re: JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

I designed the hinges and made them with 1/4" flat stock. I used 1/2" copper water pipe to get the exact spacing, so I could have the hinges made and ready to slip on. The pieces were all stack drilled to make sure they lined up after they were installed. Attached is a picture of the hinges and other project layout I have been working on.

 

[HarleyScooter]

Re: JD 2305 Folding ROP\'s Done

a close up photo of the hinge