LS Frame Issue Video
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mangus580
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I would say yes. My dealer was surprised I didnt have the 'update' when I came in.
It appears that the one I just purchased has had the same procedure done to it. I hope the pictures come out.I was comparing to the pictures of magnus580. I think like some one else mentioned the loader puts a lot of stress on that area and it needs beefing up. Now that I am looking closer, it looks like mine is a little different. But same idea. I am confident the redesign/ repair will resolve the problem.
Also I know it is a frame, but to me it is about 1/4 flat stock tying the front end together as a reinforcement. Some tractors don't have that and there is no frame / reinforcement, just the components bolted together. But I am no expert.
My feeling is it was a design flaw and the redesign of the loader brackets will solve the problem however I am going to be watching this closely.
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I have been away from this forum for awhile. (kids, wife, house...life) But i just got back on the other week and seen this. I have a R3039 and so i call the main office in NC. They sent the kit to the closest dealer to have them install it. The bracket kit is free, however, i have to pay for the labor. It calls for 1.5hr in labor cost (thats from the paper work sent with the kit from LS) It has to be bolted on then welded and the dealer has to fill out some paper work so the warranty isn't voided with the modification. @ old gray- that doesn't look like the kit i saw. That must be a new style loader mount. Mine looks like the pics magus580 posted.
crawleybp that's what I was thinking. Ls must have realized the problem and changed the loader mounting design. I am disappointed that they are going to hit you for a 1 1/2 hour fee on this. The job has got to more than 1 1/2 hour for sure. But I think it is there screw up and they should take care of it. I guess if yours isn't cracked now, technically there is no problem, but I would want the brace before a problem happens.
That is really good news Thanks for the post.
mangus580
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If you are in the 5 year warranty - do NOT let the dealer railroad you into paying for labor. it is covered under warranty.
I originally called the main office here in NC and talked with someone there who was well aware of this issues. He told me several times that i would have to pay for the labor so i was prepared for that. Also the dealer said the frame itslef was only covered for 2 years but would think that if somehting hapened at any point they should pay for it. Nothing is wrong with mine currently but i dont want something to come up in the future. However, i dont want to pay an arm and a leg for the work either. I go tomorrow to pick it up and see what the bill is.....if its to much i'll be given LS headquarters a call back.
TrentonMaple
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I'm about to purchase a 3039 today. Is there an easy way I can verify if the upgrade has already been done? I've tried to study the photos but it's confusing.
hutchman
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The pictures are of the frame area just above the front axle. The blue loader frame originally ended with the the two bolts you see in the pictures (one bolt on top with another just under it in line). The new loader frames or tractors that have the reinforce kit have a thick blue plate (or solid metal in the case of the new loader frame) that runs beyond the two inline bolts and ends with a single bolt. Hopefully that explains the pictures a bit better.
I guess another easy way to say it is if there is not 6-8 inches of blue metal between the top/bottom bolts and the data plate on the frame, you don't have the fix.
