Want to upgrade/change the 2210 seat....

[Buckie]

hi, i chose to buy not only the seat, but also the suspension. I think you can, at your preference, buy just the seat...but that sure makes (in my opinion) a stiff ride. Altogether, the seat and suspension cost me about $200.00. The labor involved was several hours, but, if you are handy, you can do this yourself.
No, I don't have to sit any closer to the wheel. The to/fro/back/forward adjustment works fine. however, I do sit higherup, off the ground, to allow for the suspension. this presents no problem. I am female, 5'5" tall, with fairly short legs.....and I can adjust the seat to work fine. I can also slide it way back....far from the wheel....were I to need this.

I did adjust the "tilT" of the seat itself, by changing the placement of the bar that runs underneath the seat, at its front base. It shows in the pictures, secured by a pin. You lcan lower or raise the front end of the seat by adjusting this bar.

So, for me, it was well worth the $$$. Far more comfortable ride and back support.

 

[DJLX]

Actually I would like to see another picture and that would be from the side showing the distance from the steering wheel to seat. Have you noticed any problem of egress while getting on and off? Also since you are sitting higher does the loader joystick operation feel much different? Sorry to belabor this subject but spending $200.00 is alot of loot right now. Thanks for taking the plunge and giving us this info. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JDFANATIC]

DJLX,

Tongue in cheek, in your case $200 is not a lot of loot now! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[fgross335_2210]

Having been motivated by this thread, I ordered the suspension & seat this past weekend and will have the parts in 1-2 weeks. I will try to take before/after pictures and also measure the old/new seat heights.

I sat on a 485 at the dealer and the unloaded spring suspension easily adds 3-4 inches to the height. However, with me on it (200 lbs) it settles by at least half that amount. I don't think the difference would be real noticeable for an adult-sized operator.......

 

[DJLX]

JDFAN-I hear ya! /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[cadblaster]

I can't find the photos, can someone post a link?

 

[DJLX]

try this
http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showgallery.php/cat/542

 

[cadblaster]

Great thanks,
Geez I guess I've been here too long. I completely missed the photo tab.

Can't wait to see more photos of other future conversions.

To all that have done this conversion, a couple of more questions.
Did you opt for the X series seat as well as the suspension? Is the X seat that much better?

Would the 2210 seat bolt directly to the new suspension or are there mods to be made to do this?

Would the suspension alone be sufficient enough?
or
Would the X seat alone be suffiecent enough?

In other words, which one offers the greatest improvement?

How would you rate this conversion: 1 to 10, 10 being the best thing you could ever do to your 2210, to 1 being it was ok, but not worth the money.

 

[Buckie]

hi, i have not noticed any issue with getting on/off with the different seat set up. if it were to be a problem, I would just use the bar and slide the seat all the way to the back. the joy stick feels no different to me at all. I am not an experienced user, though, so I don't have a longstanding habit of it being at one height or the other. The seat height takes a few minutes to get used to.....after that, it is no big deal to me. I will take a few more pictures and show you the distance to the wheel.

 

[Buckie]

Hi, well I wanted not only the springiness of the suspension, but also the higher back of the seat. In my case, I felt it was worth it to purchase both. If I had it to do over again, I would make the same decision. For me, with a touch of arithritis in my hips, having a good seat for long hours on the tractor was essential. Now, if i could only figure out how to heat the darn thing, I'd have it made!!!!!
You do have to make some modifications in order to make it work, but I know others have posted on how to get this done.....and it seems relatively simple. I am definitely NOT skilled enough to have done this without assistance from a mechanic.......which I got.
The modifications I am making to the 2210 include: seat conversation, rear lighting installed on the ROPS, a base hookup for a satelite radio, bracket for a small tool box, hooks and eyebolts on the ballast box, forks for the FEL, and a carryall for the IMatch. (and a cup holder for my big jug of Carolina sweeeetea!)