Seat adjustment isn't enough

Steppenwolfe · May 4, 2013

Hey, Guys. I'm thinking some one here has already solved this problem. I have an older L2600 I use for mowing. I bought it used with only 210 hours on it. Anyway, I'm a big guy and I need to figure out a way to move the entire seat mechanism back about 4 inches. I have it slammed all the way back now, and it just isn't enough. So, any idea's ?

KennyV · May 5, 2013

Sure... look at the base. Unbolt it and check clearances, drill new homes in the seat bracket and mount it where it clears & gives you the space you want ... KennyV

rScotty · May 5, 2013

Steppenwolfe said:
Hey, Guys. I'm thinking some one here has already solved this problem. I have an older L2600 I use for mowing. I bought it used with only 210 hours on it. Anyway, I'm a big guy and I need to figure out a way to move the entire seat mechanism back about 4 inches. I have it slammed all the way back now, and it just isn't enough. So, any idea's ?

I've got the big guy problem too. My seat was far enough back, but too low for comfort. Here's some pictures showing what I did.
While scrounging in the junk box for parts I came across some fat rubber grommets and added them to the project to cut the vibration. I think these grommets were originally used on some old Chevy PUs to isolate the cab from the frame. Works good. Don't over tighten the grommets. Use Loctite instead.
rScotty

Steppenwolfe · May 5, 2013

rScotty said:
I've got the big guy problem too. My seat was far enough back, but too low for comfort. Here's some pictures showing what I did.
While scrounging in the junk box for parts I came across some fat rubber grommets and added them to the project to cut the vibration. I think these grommets were originally used on some old Chevy PUs to isolate the cab from the frame. Works good. Don't over tighten the grommets. Use Loctite instead.
rScotty

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Thanks, Scotty. I hadn't considered the wood, and I like the grommets. I appreciate it.

rScotty · May 6, 2013

Steppenwolfe said:
Thanks, Scotty. I hadn't considered the wood, and I like the grommets. I appreciate it.

The wood was just supposed to be a quick and easy way to see if the height was right.......that was almost 5 years ago...good thing we oiled that wood..

rScotty