Sometimes I do stupid stuff when I'm angry...

[skidsareforkids]

...Sometimes I do really good work when I'm angry.

I was moving some brush when an oak limb came through my brush guard and did this.

I don't think it will be a problem in the future.

The astute will notice the mounting bracket of my brush guard does not look like theres. While I had it off I cut the bracket off and welded a new one one since the original one had been previously bent. This one is slightly thicker and extends pasts the sides, this way I had more surface area to get welds in.

 

[AJ197816134]

Awesome Job, Looks pretty robust.... What did the damage to the tractor cost if you don't mind me asking

 

[George2615]

That's why I installed expanded metal on my guard last January 2015. I don't want anything getting through that guard either.
Sorry to hear about your headlight lens damage.
Good job on installing yours.

 

[skidsareforkids]

Awesome Job, Looks pretty robust.... What did the damage to the tractor cost if you don't mind me asking

Couldn't tell you, I'm not going to repair it. It's two pieces of cracked plastic that when I pushed them back together look pretty good from 5 feet.

 

[skidsareforkids]

That's why I installed expanded metal on my guard last January 2015. I don't want anything getting through that guard either.
Sorry to hear about your headlight lens damage.
Good job on installing yours.

I like the way you recessed the expanded metal on yours. I laid mine on top, tacked it, finish welded it, and then cut the excess. I was on a time crunch, yours looks much cleaner.

 

[TripleR]

You can bond that plastic back, my brother did on my Kubota and saved me $1100 on a new top.

 

[Soundguy]

Its probably polycarbonate.

 

[George2615]

I like the way you recessed the expanded metal on yours. I laid mine on top, tacked it, finish welded it, and then cut the excess. I was on a time crunch, yours looks much cleaner.

Yeah, it was tough and took a while clamping and bending the edges to fit inside but I wanted a cleaner look to mine. Nothing wrong with yours though. As long as it serves the purpose.

 

[PJSprog]

How much affect does that have on your headlights, George?

 

[roadhunter]

Looking at the first pic it looks like a high end pickup front end. LOL.

That there is a fancy schmancy looking tractor with chrome grill and euro headlights. Hopefully it works as good as it looks.

 

[George2615]

How much affect does that have on your headlights, George?

I don't usually use the headlights due to the bucket or other front attachment is always in the way of the lights. The do shine through the expanded metal if the bucket is low enough. I mainly use the front cab lights and front and rear LED light bars I installed.

 

[Midniteoyl]

If you really wanted to, you could look for a DOT number (or similar) on that light and throw it into Google. Should tell you if there is a replacement out there from another vehicle so would be cheaper.. Do this all the time for offroad vehicles and RVs.

 

[PJSprog]

My wife wanted to replace a busted side mirror on her Kia Sorento. $600 for the OEM assembly from the dealer. She found an aftermarket match for $180, at a website suggested by the service manager, and the dealer even agreed to paint and install it.

No idea if there is a similar market for tractor lights/lenses, but it's certainly worth a look. You know that's not going to be cheap from LS.

 

[nybirdman]

I did the same thing on my L4240 but speared the lower grill and battery;glad I missed the radiator.I also added expanded metal to the brush guard and have bent that up already.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Yep, the stock LS grill guards provide little protection. I modified mine in a similar fashion.



I also added a pad eye to use when chaining down to trailer. I use a similar clevis, on drawbar to tie down rear end. No damage to paint when trailering and only need single chains and ratchet type load binders on front and rear instead of four.

 

[cat fever]

Yep, the stock LS grill guards provide little protection. I modified mine in a similar fashion.

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I also added a pad eye to use when chaining down to trailer. I use a similar clevis, on drawbar to tie down rear end. No damage to paint when trailering and only need single chains and ratchet type load binders on front and rear instead of four.

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Good idea on the tie downs. Some states require tie downs on each corner. I've been thinking of how to set mine up for trailering and I like your set up. I'll have to check with my highway patrol friends and see if it's OK.