Some of the mods I have done

Jwd55

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dif lock add, front rcvr hitch, foot step, 3 point rcvr combo hitch and last cut 5" off rops and added plate for lights. now clears 7ft door. 20211123_100514.jpg 20211123_100412.jpg 20211123_100427.jpg 20211123_100441.jpg 20211123_100448.jpg
 
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Welcome and thanks for posting. You should fill out your profile when you get a chance

I hear you on the ROPS and the door. You have already done it and it's probably fine, but cutting or drilling ROPS compromises its integrity according to the factory & those " in the know" i.e. not me :).

I am in a very hilly area in PA (not sure about your part of iowa) so I do the dance every time...
 

Jwd55

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Welcome and thanks for posting. You should fill out your profile when you get a chance

I hear you on the ROPS and the door. You have already done it and it's probably fine, but cutting or drilling ROPS compromises its integrity according to the factory & those " in the know" i.e. not me :).

I am in a very hilly area in PA (not sure about your part of iowa) so I do the dance every time...
Just as strong as new if not stronger with welded in bar for lights. central east iowa on a hill, some of the mowing in 4wd. chain up all 4 for snow. 5ft blade and a 5ft rear snow blower.

attachments'/ blade, snowblower, 4ft bush hog, 4ft rake, posthole drill, wood chipper, carrier all, 60" mmm,
rcvr hitchs, and most used is loader. p.s. filler rear tires and jd weights in front wheels.
 
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leveraddict

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Just be careful. Theres a reason why the diff lock pedal is so small and out of the way. I like what you did with the Rops! It looks stock!
 

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I purchased a "Bully" aftermarket step and mounted it on the LS subframe on my bx23S. Works great? I do not use my BX to mow so NOT an issue.
 

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Just as strong as new if not stronger with welded in bar for lights.
Agree, providing the welding was as good as factory welds.

A higher ROPS would work better to prevent a tip over from turning into a roll over, but how much difference would 6 inches make? Don't know.

Myself, I would not sweat it.
 

leveraddict

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Must not be enough content lately! ;)
 

Jwd55

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Agree, providing the welding was as good as factory welds.

A higher ROPS would work better to prevent a tip over from turning into a roll over, but how much difference would 6 inches make? Don't know.

Myself, I would not sweat it.
six inches or a new garage door? take the six.
 

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Be very careful pulling a trailer from the hitch instead of drawbar. That’s how wheelies happen.
 

Henro

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can step on it and not slide off.
I see it now.

It looked like the square tubing was sitting on the floor mat.

Obviously if it works, the hole in the floorboard must be square and the tubing must slide through the hole as you apply down pressure...
 

Jwd55

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I see it now.

It looked like the square tubing was sitting on the floor mat.

Obviously if it works, the hole in the floorboard must be square and the tubing must slide through the hole as you apply down pressure...
1"x"2" tube is what the step is welded to, bolts are hide under mat. makes it strong to stand on.
 

Jwd55

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Be very careful pulling a trailer from the hitch instead of drawbar. That’s how wheelies happen.
mostly just move empty trailer with it, when mowing. driving tractor since I was 4 and still alive must of learned something.
 

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1"x"2" tube is what the step is welded to, bolts are hide under mat. makes it strong to stand on.
What I was referring to was the differential lock device you fabricated, not the step. Step looked good.

The piece of square tubing looked to me like it would disable the diff lock pedal.

So, what does that piece of square tubing over the diff lock pedal actually do? I am probably missing something simple...thought I saw the answer, but now not sure.
 

Jwd55

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What I was referring to was the differential lock device you fabricated, not the step. Step looked good.

The piece of square tubing looked to me like it would disable the diff lock pedal.

So, what does that piece of square tubing over the diff lock pedal actually do? I am probably missing something simple...thought I saw the answer, but now not sure.
easy to step on and not slide off. snowy boots...