BX telescoping stabilizer replacement

UncleAl · May 7, 2004

You're right. I came to this same conclusion after I thought about it some more. Looking closely at Walt's setup, he actually made "keyholes" in the ends of the flat pieces to allow the use of what looks like the original clevis. Quick links like you use to connect chain might work as well.

BXMMCC · May 8, 2004

I don't know why, but I was always afraid to use the quick links except in light load applications. For the stabilizers, I guess they'd be more than adequate.
Yep, I like Walt's installation!

rossco · Jun 3, 2004

Just to give an update on this. The two parts that mount to the tractor to give independent movement of the telescoping stabilizers for the 2710 also fit on the BX 2200. Apparently the round stock running across the back of the frame is the same diameter on both models. The only trick is, you have to locate some pipe of similar size and cut three different pieces to space the parts and keep them there. Measurements were 1.75" for the two between the the lower hitch arms and the 2710 mounts and a 1" piece to seperate the two. Originally I was going to have the pipe welded to each piece but looks like it will work fine as they are. Those 2710 pieces are not cheap though. Paid $26.70 each at my local dealer.

Junkman · Jun 3, 2004

Could you post a picture of the finished conversion???? thanks

rossco · Jun 3, 2004

Give me a day or two and I'll try to get a picture for you.

robertm · Jun 3, 2004

I just did this on my B7510. The question I have is...

The square "tube" that attaches to the tractor at the rear between the lift arms... did you bolt it to the flat metal "hinge" plates (as the tube cannot be sandwiched between the plates like the BX series), or did you do something different? I just placed the "tube" on top of the "plate" and bolted through with double nuts backed off enough to let the "tube" move. Understand? Thanks.

rossco · Jun 3, 2004

I'm not familiar with the 7500, so I don't know how the setup is. On the 2200, all these pieces slide onto the round metal bar between the frame rails. The telescoping arm ends slide and pin between the two flat plates on the 2710 mounting pieces.

robertm · Jun 3, 2004

Yeah, I don't have the "two flat plates" on each side, only one flat plate each side. Thanks. Any B7500 modifiers thoughts appreciated.

chim · Jun 4, 2004

Here's what my B7500 looks like after replacing the arms...........chim

robertm · Jun 4, 2004

You replaced the brackets that are on the "shaft" just inside each lift arm. So, your new "telescoping check chains" are attached at the rear of the tractor between two plates. I utilized the original attachment plate at the rear of the tractor (bolting to one side of the plate) and went from there. Thanks for the pic.

rossco · Jun 5, 2004

Here is a pic of the 2710 attachment brackets used on the 2200. I had to cut similar diameter pipe in three pieces to space the brackets where they needed to be. It would have turned out better if I hadn't used a threaded piece, but it was free and stainless. I think I can live with the threads. Overall, it turned out like I had hoped. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

UncleAl · Jun 6, 2004

Rossco,
thanx for pic. One question: on my BX22 the lower link pins (the shafts this stuff mounts on) are two pieces with a gap between to facilitate sliding the lower links on. A plate & stopper pin hold the lower links in place. Don't know if your BX is the same, but I assume it is. Do all your pieces just slide on? If so, how do you lock the last piece you slide on to keep it from just sliding off? Or do you have to remove one of the lower link pins to take everything apart? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Inquiring mind needs to know!

rossco · Jun 6, 2004

The BX22 might have a different setup due to the backhoe attachment. On the 2200, the round stock is a solid piece that goes from one side of the frame to the other. It is held in place on each side by plates that bolt onto the outside of the frame on each side. To totally remove the round stock, you would have to remove the left rear tire. All these pieces including the lower arms just slide onto the stock and you have enough room to do this by removing the left frame plate (two bolts) and sliding the stock towards the left side. The stock setup just has a wide piece of metal that fits around the stock to seperate the lower arms and is pinned in the middle to keep it from coming off. The stock turnbuckles then attach to this piece. Hope this helps.

UncleAl · Jun 6, 2004

Here's a picture of the BX22 with lower links and plate removed.

UncleAl · Jun 6, 2004

On mine, to install the lower links, you put the link end into the gap between the pins and slide it to the left or right. The center plate (with pin) then holds them in position. This process doesn't require tools. I'll bet the lower links and stock center plate are the same for both BX's, just the process is different. I don't think your modification would work on my tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

rossco · Jun 6, 2004

Do one of the round stocks slide out? If so, you might be able to adapt the 2710 pieces, but probably wouldn't be able to remove everything as quickly when you want to use your hoe.

UncleAl · Jun 7, 2004

Rossco,
The round pins are removable, but only if I disassemble stuff. In addition, I'm afraid one of the 2710 pieces would line up with the gap between the pins and not be very secure. I guess I'd be better off to stick with the stock center plate and use clevises or quick links to attach the new adjustors to it. This would still allow independent vertical adjustments, (the main reason for my questions - I have the 2710 adjustor parts ordered, expecting them any day!) Thanks for your input.