Shift lever extension?

[inboardnut]

I was wondering if anyone has ever extended the length of a shift lever? The lever on my 1772 sure would be nicer if it was longer. I feel like I need to lean forward all the time when mowing.

[Oak]

Squatch did one on his SGT but I can't find the link.

[mrcubcadet]

It could easily be done. Just get a piece of round bar stock from TSC, weld a nut on one end (same threads as the ones the knob screws on to), and then heat and bend it the way you like.


If you wanted it to look pretty, you could even grind the welded nut down, to blend in with the bar stock.






Just a cheap suggestion.

[inboardnut]

I'm all for cheap! I assume the knob end requires a male thread. I havent cheked to see how the lever is fastened below the dash. Is it also threaded?

[jdroison]

that would work great on a gear drive.

[mrcubcadet]

Originally Posted by inboardnut

I'm all for cheap!

Me too!

[inboardnut]

Well, this morning I made an extension for the shift handle on the 1772. Pretty easy, only took about 20 minutes of time.

I took a 3/8-16 bolt and cut it to about 4". I then used a 3/8 tap to thread the cut end.

I used a 3/8-16 hex coupler nut, (the same as the thread on the end of the existing lever) and used it to connect the extension to the lever.

Thread the knob on and finished.

I used the tractor to mulch leaves for 4 hours this afternoon. Mannnn, should have done this sooner! It makes a huge difference not having to lean over as far to reach the original lever. I knew in reverse the lever would be closer to my leg, but really no problem.

Nice thing, it can easily be put to back original.

Even my grandson approves!

[ACecil]

Good work on the lever extension! I like it!

[Methos]

Originally Posted by inboardnut

Well, this morning I made an extension for the shift handle on the 1772. Pretty easy, only took about 20 minutes of time.

I took a 3/8-16 bolt and cut it to about 4". I then used a 3/8 tap to thread the cut end.

I used a 3/8-16 hex coupler nut, (the same as the thread on the end of the existing lever) and used it to connect the extension to the lever.

Thread the knob on and finished.

I used the tractor to mulch leaves for 4 hours this afternoon. Mannnn, should have done this sooner! It makes a huge difference not having to lean over as far to reach the original lever. I knew in reverse the lever would be closer to my leg, but really no problem.

Nice thing, it can easily be put to back original.

Even my grandson approves!

Great work! Your grandson looks like he's picked out his x-mas gift.

[PaulS]

Eric and I did much the same thing to our 2084 and 2086. Easy fix and works great.