Installing Toothbar

rmath · Mar 19, 2005

Well, I just received my new toohbar from FFC. I am putting it on a B2710 with a 60" bucket. I set in in the bucket and if it is slid all the way to one side, there is a 5/8" gap on the other side. If I center it I'll have 5/16" gap per side. Is this too much gap? I can send it back but, I really want to mount and use this today! What about making spacers? Would anyone do that or do you think I should send it back?
Thanks for any input... I'm standing in the garage now just looking at it and wondering what to do.

REM

RoyJackson · Mar 19, 2005

Although it would be nice if the gap were a bit smaller, I suggest you just use a few washers as spacers. I use two larger diameter washers on both sides of my tooth bar which equal a total thickness of ~ ¼" (each side).

Actually, the extra clearance does help in installation and removal.

ronjhall · Mar 19, 2005

Thats about the same clearance I have on my B2910 60" bucket. Tooth bar came with six washers to use as spacer between bucket sides and tooth bar.

rmath · Mar 19, 2005

Thanks Roy, I'm glad you said that. I want to install this thing bad and it would kill me to have to wait another 2 wks for a new one.

REM

rmath · Mar 19, 2005

Ok, that's 2 installs and 0 send it back. I'm going to begin drilling. Thanks for the quick responses. I really rely on the experience from members on this site. Thanks again and enjoy the weekend. It's raining here but, when the toothbar is on I'll be digging something anyway.

REM

MadReferee · Mar 19, 2005

Get some washers. I have 2 big ones on each side of my B2710's 60" toothbar. Also, use a bi-metal hole saw to drill the holes. It will be like a hot knife thru butter as the bucket walls are only mild steel.

KennedyDiesel · Mar 20, 2005

I had a hard time removing my Deere Worksite Pro it was so snug. I plan to give it a slight shave with the grinder primarily to round the edges.

PineRidge · Mar 20, 2005

Mine is a FFC also and I have been happy with it from day one. A washer or two on each side will suffice and also make putting it on and taking it off much easier. Let us all know how you like digging with it once it's installed.

cisco · Mar 20, 2005

Most use a Unibit, or similar, for drilling the appropriate holes. As far as clearance, you're within the average. My toothbar is a bit tighter, which can make taking it off a challenge (I need a hammer). If you crank down on the nut/bolt combination, you'll diminish the gap you currrently have.

rmath · Mar 20, 2005

Thanks for all the input. I have the toothbar mounted and ended up using 2 washers on each side. You guys were right on the clearance, it makes it very easy to put on and off.
I drilled the holes with a 1/2" Milwaukee drill. I started with a 1/4" pilot hole and then a step drill to finish. It worked very good.
I got to really try it out today. My son has a 4-wheeler track and we moved some of the jumps around and alot of the dirt was frozen. The FFC toothbar just busted right through and we were able to get everything done.
If it wasn't for this site, I would have never thought of getting a toothbar. Thanks to all for your experience and sharing it with all of us.
When I figure out how to post pictures, I'll show the tractor setup and what I was able to do with it.

REM