mjncad
Super Member
I got tired of twisting, turning and squirming in my seat, so it was time to add some mirrors. I've always liked the looks of Jeep Wrangler mirrors, so I got a pair from J.C. Whitney that are made by OMIX-ADA. These mirrors are supposed to be dual focal point mirrors with the majority being flat for a 1:1 image and the lower portion wide angle. They are more wide angle all over, which is no big deal.
The brackets are made of scrap 3/16" plate I had laying around. I didn't have a welder at the time, so the 1/2" square locating bars are screwed to the mirror bracket. There were a couple of holes in the loader frame that I assumed were there for manufacturing purposes, which is why the bolts holding the brackets to the loader frame are grossly over sized.
DSC00842 shows the brackets just back from the powder coater. I had them done at the same time as the ballast box brackets (separate post), hence the bluish tone to the green.
DSC00840 shows the tractor before the mirrors were installed.
DSC00849 shows the installed mirrors.
DSC00851 & DSC00854 show the view from the seat.
I still have to spin around from time to time; but the mirrors have helped a lot in close quarters and on the road.
The brackets are made of scrap 3/16" plate I had laying around. I didn't have a welder at the time, so the 1/2" square locating bars are screwed to the mirror bracket. There were a couple of holes in the loader frame that I assumed were there for manufacturing purposes, which is why the bolts holding the brackets to the loader frame are grossly over sized.
DSC00842 shows the brackets just back from the powder coater. I had them done at the same time as the ballast box brackets (separate post), hence the bluish tone to the green.
DSC00840 shows the tractor before the mirrors were installed.
DSC00849 shows the installed mirrors.
DSC00851 & DSC00854 show the view from the seat.
I still have to spin around from time to time; but the mirrors have helped a lot in close quarters and on the road.