Recomendations on Tooth Bars

[Charlton John]

Hi, I recently upgraded tractors and went from a 48" bucket to a 50" (didnt gain much here except lift capacity 200+ lbs.) When I had my 48" I had a toothbar that I was able to keep on the trade in. My new bucket is 50" as mentioned and I would love to keep and attach the 48" toothbar. Is this possible? And if so what could I do/use to make it happen.

Thanks

 

[MrJimi]

LOL, I replied at the other site

 

[Charlton John]

Yes I seen that thanks for the time. I dont want to buy a new one though I would like to keep the one I have and possible make it work on the 2" bigger bucket.

 

[Willl]

2-1" spacers ?

 

[AlanB]

On my backhoe, I used longer bolts and a couple of large nuts and flat washers as spacers.

The bolts are not really holding the load per sey so pretty much anything you do over there will be fine.

If you wanted to get fancy you could cut the bar and weld in an additional section, I would grab a handfull of big nuts.

 

[wedge40]

I thought thats why they made fender washers Once you tighten them down it'll be just fine.. The brunt of the force is along the lip of the bucket anyhow.

Wedge