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Old 11-19-2017, 02:42 PM
pcampbell pcampbell is offline
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Default 2518 rear suitcase weight bracket?

I would like to put some suitcase weights on my 2518 to help with plowing. I have 140# (total) wheel weights but need more. I will eventually get around to filling the tires with ballast but would also like suitcase weights.

Does anyone know which would fit my 2518?

The ones I see out there for looks pretty chinsy, not sure if they even fit... They look like they are 1/8" steel!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010OMGNE...a-310347781137

Could I just take a piece of thick plate steel and stick it into channel in the frame rail and bolt it in, angle irons to make the 90 degree and another flat plate for the suitcases to rest on?

Here is a pic of the frame "slots" - I haven't measured the height/width, but some substantial steel would slide in them. I believe this is how my plow bracket is mounted to the front... if I remember right.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EJ1xsjwMe1A/maxresdefault.jpg I believe there may be threaded holes on the other side of those but haven't confirmed.
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2004 CC 2518 48" deck
Johnny Jr plow/bucket
Carlisle All Trail's 23x10.5 & Firestone 3 rib front
70# weights per wheel
160# suitcase weights in rear
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