loader joystick mod

[GeneV]

I wasn't happy with having to lean forward to operate the loader joystick. A little bit ago, I heated it up with a torch and bent it so it would be closer, but it was still farther out than I wanted it.

So, I bought a Volkswagon gearshift extension on Amazon for $10, installed it today. It turned out pretty good, very comfortable now.

 

[monkeyduster]

Great looking job! Can really make it more user friendly.

 

[GeneV]

Thanks! We're supposed to get some snow on thursday, so field test on the way.

 

[Gordon Gould]

looks factory made - nice

gg

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Looks good! I had the same problem... having to lean forward to grab the lever. I also extended mine about 7 inches. Works great now! You will also find that it helps to feather the control much easier!

 

[GeneV]

Looks good! I had the same problem... having to lean forward to grab the lever. I also extended mine about 7 inches. Works great now! You will also find that it helps to feather the control much easier!

Post a pic, let's see it man! I'm sure you and me ain't the only ones who needed this mod.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

First pic Is the stock one, the next pics are of the longer one I made. The stock one was threaded 10mm. I could not find any 10mm threaded rod, so went to TSC, got two 10mm bolts and cut the heads off. I stuck the bolts in the ends of 3/8 tube steel, did a quick tack weld, and threaded it on the valve. The stock knob went on the other end. Took longer for the paint to dry than make the thing!

 

[GeneV]

Cool, nice that the joystick threads on, gives you some options. Mines just one piece going all the way to the valve.

Per your sig, I take it you're a medic? I was an emt-p in the previous century.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Yep, I was a EMT-P back in Philly years ago, gave it up for a while (well at least not professional). About 13 years ago, went back to school and got a degree in EMS as a medic. Been working in a high volume system (130k calls / yr) for the last 12 years, until I got hurt on the job last year. The Docs say I can never return to the streets. Waiting any day now to be scheduled for a third surgery next month..... probably the end of my career. Even so, I just recertified my NRP and state license..... there is always hope!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Yea, my lever was easy.... I saw in your pic how it goes way down low and bends... does not give you too many options. You did a nice job on it.