Did you think the damage wasn't too bad? And then.....

[Normal Bill]

I cracked the headlight on my Kubota. It didn't look all that bad.



I figured I'd just replace the broken light. Well, I called the dealer to order the part and the head light enclosure is actually two headlights all in one piece. A piece that costs $300.

 

[murphy1244]

I wouldn't bother for that kind of cash. More dings to come if you truly use it.

 

[duroc]

Yah, those modular headlights can get very pricey. I'd check ebay, or do a search for Kabota B2320 headlights before I popped for 3 big ones. Just sayin...

 

[bcp]

Windshield chip repair kit or service.

Bruce

 

[aczlan]

Windshield chip repair kit or service.

Superglue...

Aaron Z

 

[Danscaper]

leave it alone. you can notice that at all. save your money

 

[Dozernut]

Seal it up so water or dust can't get in, then put on a good set of after market lights, preferably LED's. The after markets will be cheaper and have the bonus of actually being useful. Stock lights with a loader are practically useless.

 

[Jasonc87]

For three bills PIAA makes bada$$ 3.5" LED driving lights. If your going to spend it forget the factories "useless because the loader is right in the way lights" and get something useful.

PIAA | LP 570 High Intensity LED Driving Light Kit #5772

PIAA | LP 530 High Intensity LED Driving Light Kit #5372

 

[Sysop]

Agreed with all above. Don't buy new if you replace it at all. Find something cheap to seal it and make the investment in good lights.

 

[troutsqueezer]

It's beneficial to have an imperfection like this, otherwise you spend too much time worrying about when you're going to get that first one.

 

[Loadstar]

Looking at the pictures not sure if I'm looking at a sports car or tractor.

 

[Normal Bill]

Looking at the pictures not sure if I'm looking at a sports car or tractor.

It's aerodynamic. It helps me attain my 12mph top speed!

 

[dragoneggs]

Ouch... I just broke the little tab on my hood of my BX. Stupid me was trying to force it back on and realized I didn't have the knob loose enough until... CRACK! :hissyfit:

This will definitely be a super glue job though and I can't imagine what an entire hood would cost if the light is $300!

 

[aczlan]

I would make a metal version of the broken piece that goes back to the side of the hood and pop rivet it on or make a plastic overlay for the whole section and epoxy it on. Glue wont hold in that break.

Alternatively, get a fender washer (or two), put it under the knob and use that to "grab" the un-broken part of the bracket (either one on top, or two to sandwich it).

Aaron Z

 

[duroc]

Ouch... I just broke the little tab on my hood of my BX. Stupid me was trying to force it back on and realized I didn't have the knob loose enough until... CRACK! :hissyfit:

This will definitely be a super glue job though and I can't imagine what an entire hood would cost if the light is $300!

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That sucks! I don't know if super glue is going to be a good repair for that - especially with all the vibrations. I would make a backer-plate out of aluminum and pop rivet it to the broken piece(s). Of course, that's just my opinion!

 

[duroc]

I would make a metal version of the broken piece[...] Aaron Z

Oops! Looks like you responded before I finished typing. I do agree with your response also. Either way, I think he's better off with a patch plate than the SG.

 

[dragoneggs]

I surely don't mean to hijack this thread... I was only trying to empathize with the OP. I realize the SG isn't the permanent answer but the tab is just in compression so I just need it to support the knob when it is tightened down. I am actually in the adhesives business so I appreciate its abilities. Oh well.

 

[Grandad4]

There once was a time when car headlights were large, round, fit on any car and cost maybe $10. Then we got little round ones, price up to $15 each and you needed 4 instead of 2, followed by rectangular types, both large and small and prices at $20 per. Now you have to get a swoopy shaped built-in lens assembly that costs a house payment, with a replacement bulb that's $30-50. I think I see a trend here... somone's making money on this stuff and wants to perfect the technique.

 

[Hiltz]

Your a wise man Grandad4.

 

[MoKelly]

I assume the headlight still works. If so, I also would leave it alone. But, thinking about this, I realize I probably have never used my headlights. In summer, it stays light enough all day to get done what I need to get done. In winter, I don't use the tractor to snow plow so, don't need it when dark. Anyway, good luck.

MoKelly