Adding Mirror to Loader Frame

Jeepnford · May 30, 2018

I have some old Jeep CJ mirrors I'm going to mount on my loader arms, going to check out those adhesive studs first. I used some large square U-bolts to attach my fire extinguisher bracket to my ROPS. Worked out well.

majorwager · May 30, 2018

I mounted a mirror on ford years ago but it vibrated so badly, it was useless.

EDIT: I did not incoporate a gasket in the ford installation, it was bracket to aluminum roof canopy.

When I added an aftermarket cab to the kubota, it rests upon 4 dedicated rubber isolation mounts, which absorb vibration. The two exterior cab mount mirrors do NOT suffer the vibration issue.

Wagtail · May 30, 2018

majorwager said:
I mounted a mirror on ford years ago but it vibrated so badly, it was useless.

Whenever I mount something on my tractor (yes, that includes a mirror on the loader arm) I always include a 'rubber' anti-vibration gasket. It can be as simple as some cut-up floor mat or a cut-up foam-neoprene stubbie holder (koozie?).

It does help.

PILOON · May 30, 2018

I simply used a backup camera and mounted the view screen under my windshield, that way I always see what is behind me.
If I was more computer savey I could probably have videos on board as well.

Jeepnford · May 31, 2018

PILOON said:
I simply used a backup camera and mounted the view screen under my windshield, that way I always see what is behind me.
If I was more computer savey I could probably have videos on board as well.

That sounds like a good idea. Now I just need to get one of those windshield things.

PhysAssist · Jun 1, 2018

Jeepnford said:
That sounds like a good idea. Now I just need to get one of those windshield things.

HEHEHEHEHEHHEh... :mischievous:

exedman · May 10, 2019

Hi all....
I hot-glued a couple of dollar store mirrors to a 10" x 20" OSB panel and hinged it to the ceiling of my tractor canopy. When I clear my 2000 foot driveway with a 6 foot 3 pt hitch snowblower, it saves cramping my neck around for extended periods. It is also very helpful otherwise.
Take care,
John

duffer · May 18, 2019

Great minds think alike Airbiscuit. Just found your post, and here is my morning project:

My Saturday morning project was to install a couple of side mirrors on the beast.

Picked up a pair of adjustable mirrors 6"x7.5" with articulated arms off of eBay. Got the pair for under $30. But the idiot seller didn't include the mounting bolts, as advertised, so I had to run to HD to pick up 6. (I'm amazed HD actually had 6 metric bolts to fit in stock!)

Anyway, found a place on the support structure of the FEL where I could drill and tap holes to mount them. Never had done a hole tap before, so it took me a little longer than you experts, I'm sure, but I got 'er done!

Couple of pics for those who might be interested.