B7800/B29xx Telescoping stabilizers

[N1ST]

I'm considering replacing my B7800 turnbuckles with the telescoping stabilizer ala B29xx. $145 for parts at TractorSmart.com. Someone that has done this or has the B29xx stock stabilizers - please comment on if there is any side-to-side play in them. Something that I like abouit the turnbuckles is that you can adjust them to have no play. Things I don't like is that they don't stay separated and can bind at the bracket when lifting the arms.

 

[peterc38]

I converted from turnbuckle style stabilizers to telescoping on my B7610 w/ parts from B2910. Although some have posted and claim to actually like the turnbuckles better, in my opinion, I'd do it again a thousand times over. Makes changing implements a whole lot easier. I have zero issues with side to side play.

 

[Dr. Bob]

I strongly second the opinion on the telescoping stabilizers being the best improvement in my B7800 that I have ever made. Implement changes are MUCH faster and easier on the back than when I had the turnbuckles. The change only took about an hour, with interruptions. I get minimal sway with these. I could probably get less if I was more exacting when attaching implements. It's the best $130 I have ever spent on the tractor!

 

[CaptPat]

I strongly second the opinion on the telescoping stabilizers being the best improvement in my B7800 that I have ever made. Implement changes are MUCH faster and easier on the back than when I had the turnbuckles. The change only took about an hour, with interruptions. I get minimal sway with these. I could probably get less if I was more exacting when attaching implements. It's the best $130 I have ever spent on the tractor!

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[N1ST]

Thanks for your opinions guys, and the nice picture.

 

[Sniggle]

$130?? I thought you needed to by the whole B2910 3-point hitch assembly and the cost was like $700.

What are the part numbers you need for the minimal turnbuckle to Telescoping arm change? I am very interested. Thanks

 

[N1ST]

$130?? I thought you needed to by the whole B2910 3-point hitch assembly and the cost was like $700.

What are the part numbers you need for the minimal turnbuckle to Telescoping arm change? I am very interested. Thanks

The parts cost $144.40

02174-50160 2 NUT, M16 0.71 $1.42
04011-50120 4 WASHER, PLAIN 0.13 $0.52
04015-60160 2 WASHER, PLAIN 0.32 $0.64
04512-60160 2 WASHER, SPRING 0.19 $0.38
05122-51235 2 PIN, JOINT 1.49 $2.98
05122-61245 2 PIN, JOINT 1.23 $2.46
05511-50425 4 PIN, SPLIT 0.13 $0.52
05515-61000 2 PIN, SNAP 0.45 $0.90
6C070-65310 2 BRACKET,STABILIZER 30.69 $61.38
6C070-65320 2 PIPE, STABILIZER 15.7 $31.40
6C070-65333 2 PLATE, STABILIZER 15.7 $31.40
6C070-65340 2 PIN,STABILIZER 2.6 $5.20
6C070-65350 2 BOLT, STABILIZER 2.6 $5.20

TractorSmart.com is your online source for Kubota online parts.
Phone 717-450-1250

 

[teg]

I was thinking of doing this to only ONE side and keeping the turnbuckle on the other side... anyone tried this?

 

[medicshawn]

Can someone clarify in the picture above that's the improved setup? I bought my 7800 used and apparently it's been upgraded.

 

[bpicard]

I converted from turnbuckle style stabilizers to telescoping on my B7610 w/ parts from B2910. Although some have posted and claim to actually like the turnbuckles better, in my opinion, I'd do it again a thousand times over. Makes changing implements a whole lot easier. I have zero issues with side to side play.

I'm interested in converting my L2350 to telescoping stabilizers and it looks like I could possibly make these work. Would you be able to give me the dimensions of the stabilizer--fully retracted and fully extended?

Thanks.

 

[medicshawn]

I'd love to help you but I upgraded my B7800.

 

[bpicard]

Medic,

Thanks for the reply. If you can collapse the stabilizer to the minimum and measure length, and then extend and measure the length that would help.

I believe that these will also work on my L2350 DT.

Thanks again.

 

[medicshawn]

No I meant I'd love to help but I upgraded by B7800 to an L3940 . I no longer have it sorry.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

I did this upgrade on my 2620 and it's great. There is no side to side play. The holes are not all evenly spaced which gives you all the range of adjustment you could want.

 

[bpicard]

Medic,

Thanks for the reply.

ETW,

Thanks for the reply as well. Would you be able to measure the range? compressed and extended?

Do you have a pic handy?

Thanks again.

 

[phyxer]

I did this upgrade on my 2620 and it's great. There is no side to side play. The holes are not all evenly spaced which gives you all the range of adjustment you could want.

So Evil, was it an easy upgrade? Would you recommend/encourage others to do it to improve their quality of life on the tractor? Thanks in advance!

Troy

 

[Evil the Weasel]

So Evil, was it an easy upgrade? Would you recommend/encourage others to do it to improve their quality of life on the tractor? Thanks in advance!

Troy

I would recommend it, although it cost me about $170 to 'fix' what some may consider a minor issue. Adjusting the check chains was a pain in the neck. Paint on the threads, trying to figure out which way to rotate the turnbuckle, etc. I like how the arms stay put now even when there is nothing connected to the 3 pt. It would be a nice standard feature, but I understand the economy vs deluxe model tradeoffs. It was very easy to make the swap and the process and parts list is well documented on these forums.

 

[phyxer]

Well then, I'll be calling my dealer and ordering the parts. If all it does is eliminate the confusion of which way to turn the turnbuckle that is reason enough for me. I bought my tractor to enjoy, not to be frustrated by silly fixable things

Troy

 

[Evil the Weasel]

You could get Pat's easy change system or any number of other products that simplify 3 pt hookups instead. I believe Landpride makes something for this purpose also.

 

[phyxer]

You could get Pat's easy change system or any number of other products that simplify 3 pt hookups instead. I believe Landpride makes something for this purpose also.

I have the LandPride Quick Hitch thingy. But as you know, some things should have no sway and some should have a little. The telescoping links would make swapping back and forth a breeze with no confusion. As I get older I seem to confuse more easily so I try to do what I can to complicate how easily I confuse

Troy