Loader bracket

[billbill1]

On my 284, the front loader bracket wouldn't let the hood raise without removing one side of the front bracket, I took a piece of 1/8" X 4" piece of flat stock, sawed the bracket in at about 2" on each side, and welded the flat stock in, allowing the middle of the bracket to be moved foward 2". I had some red paint that matched the Koyker red and it looks like a factory job. My bracket was a PITA to remove and reinstall, the 1/4" gained in length made it line up perfectly. Sorry I don't have a camera-but there are 7 more shopping days until Christmas.

Bill Williams

 

[Wayne_Freeman]

I welded a hinge on one end and a latch on the other to serve the same purpose. That way I can justify my welder!