John Deere 1025R ROPS hazard lights fix

[Torinoman]

I see from several forums that there are a few of us (like me) having problems with tree limbs breaking our ROPS hazard lights and these **** things aren't cheap to replace. Though I try to be careful not to hit them it seems the limbs jump out and grab them.
So after a little brain storming I came up with this cost saving solution.
I bought stainless saloon door hinges and installed the on the lights.
Hopefully this will let the lights fold out of harms way without breaking.

 

[kennyd]

That's and interesting solution :thumbsup:

 

[beenthere]

Clever fix, and hope that it works..
Looked around, and found these
Amazon.com: uxcell 2PCS 3 Inch Double Action Spring Hinges for Saloon Cafe Swing Doors: Home Improvement

Are they close to what you found and mounted?

 

[Wagtail]

Why, that's...

 

[Zebrafive]

You can also swap them to the inside........................unless you have a hoe.

 

[Torinoman]

Clever fix, and hope that it works..
Looked around, and found these
Amazon.com: uxcell 2PCS 3 Inch Double Action Spring Hinges for Saloon Cafe Swing Doors: Home Improvement

Are they close to what you found and mounted?

Yes they are. The only difference is I got the 4" through ebay. I also used a piece of .060 2024 T6 aircraft aluminum as a mounting plate for the light.

 

[Torinoman]

You can also swap them to the inside........................unless you have a hoe.

I've seen that done that way unfortunately I have the back hoe.

 

[Torinoman]

I was cutting grass today and hit the driver's side light on a limb it folded back and sprung back to it's original position. No damage done!! I love it when a plan comes together!!!