Source for used BX parts?

[JeremyBX2200]

Hi all,

The right hand lift link for my mower deck got bent and twisted last year. I was able to get it almost straight and use it for the rest of the year and beginning of this year. Unfortunately, since it was still slightly twisted/bent it has gotten worse over time and has become twisted enough that I had to unbolt the lift are to remove the mower deck.

Part is over $300 new. Found one on ebay for a little over $200, but was hoping to find a good used one cheaper.

Anyone have a good source for used BX parts?

For reference it is #140 in the illustration below.

 

[Dave Ogren]

Go to a fab shop. They can fix it right or fab a new one.

 

[Henro]

Go to a fab shop. They can fix it right or fab a new one.

I am in this camp as well. But the question remains as to why the part bent to begin with.

If you know it was abuse of some kind, then you have the answer and just need to bring it back to factory standards.

If there is another issue, buying a replacement may just end up giving you two bent parts...look carefully at what is going on.

 

[JeremyBX2200]

I am in this camp as well. But the question remains as to why the part bent to begin with.

If you know it was abuse of some kind, then you have the answer and just need to bring it back to factory standards.

If there is another issue, buying a replacement may just end up giving you two bent parts...look carefully at what is going on.

It was abused. Without the deck on the height was not set to "Top", so the arm was hanging down. It got caught up and bent while the FEL was being used.

Lesson learned

 

[OrangeKrush]

It was abused. Without the deck on the height was not set to "Top", so the arm was hanging down. It got caught up and bent while the FEL was being used.

Lesson learned

Bummer but this can very easily happen to anyone! Outrageous price on even used so this tells you it happens quite often.

 

[JeremyBX2200]

Bummer but this can very easily happen to anyone! Outrageous price on even used so this tells you it happens quite often.

The price kinda shocked me. I have found most other parts I have needed were reasonably priced. Not sure why these are $$$

 

[OrangeKrush]

The price kinda shocked me. I have found most other parts I have needed were reasonably priced. Not sure why these are $$$

Because a lot of people forget there down.. and like in your case, they are needed to get their mmm back on. As you.. if it's fixable I'll do my best but sometimes you just have to get new or fab. This is where manufactures and scalpers take advantage.. not all can or want to take the time to try and repair if possible. That's my take anyways! Good luck with it hopefully you can find a good used one.