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Thanks for the replies. I was surprised how easy the seat bottoms out. I will look for stiffer springs that can replace the existing ones.

Is there a way to keep the seat springs from bottoming out and maybe soften the ride some?

I don't have loaded tires or wheel weights. I have been using a weight box on the quick hitch or my box blade for ballast.

Thanks for the replies. Cutting around a pond was my thought for it. I have a MM and rotary but need a way to get close to the pond. Wonder if I could fabricate a counter-weight to balance it out.

Has anyone put a sickle head mower on a B2601. If so, how big? A friend is offering a JD 9' sickle mower but I am not sure how long of a bar the 2601 can handle. I assume it would be adaptable as long as it isn't to big but I don't know anything about them.

Good point. The frame looks to be 3" angle ( I didn't crawl under and look, just snapped a picture). I bet the side wall's provide stiffness. I would probably have to weld a 16" to 24" rail wall on the front and sides. D2Cat has me reconsidering the project and looking for a used trailer...

Yep dealt with aluminum quite a bit in the aircraft industry, but never in a trailer application. Corrossion is a constant battle and fatigue is its enemy.

I don't know anyghing about aluminum trailers. Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the reply. I haven't started looking at used trailers yet to compare price but the one you posted would be hard to beat compared to the work needing to be done on the stock trailer.

The floor is wood. It has been protected with stall mats and looks pretty good. I would post pictures but I don't have a Photobucket account anymore. I agree about the cold, there is no rush so I could wait for spring and spend the winter gathering parts.

I figure roughly $500 for wheels and tires, $55 for lights, $50 for rear jacks, and $200 for fenders if I buy them. I will have to look at the brakes, he said they work. Then there are tie downs and other small items.

The best I can tell the frame is just normal surface rust. The trailer was used to haul cattle so most of the lower sheet metal on the sides near the floor is rusted through in places. I have never taken on a large trailer project so I am in the research stage. I figure about $900 in parts not...

My neighbor has a 14' tandem axle stock trailer for sale. It is rusted at the side walls where they meet the floor. The frame looks solid. It will need new wheels, tires and brakes. He asked if I would be interested in cutting the top off and converting it to haul my B2601. Is this a worthwhile...

I was having an issue with my 2601 seat switch, I found the bracket holding the switch was bent down slightly. I bent it back in place by hand and haven't had anymore trouble. You may want to look at the bracket.

Just wanted to let everyone know how hard you tried to find reasonable shipping. Thank you for the time you put in this.

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Ok, thanks.

Did you notice a huge difference after stitching to LEDs ?

Thanks for the link. Good to know its 40 amps. Yes they do, I really like them. I really like the LEDs also. Guess I am going to have to think this one through.:)