Cee245 818 #1 Posted 6 hours ago Our camp Toro Wheelhorse ~'99 520Xi doesn't get used nearly as often as the other (JD X575). They're in a bit different classes, but I would rather improve the 520Xi rather than get a different machine since we this is in good shape and has been reliable. (Still need to fix a tranny leak at some point along with the front axle that Ive read about improvements) In early stages of this idea... I was thinking about possibly adding power steering from a donor 522xi or 520Lxi to our 520Xi. (I found a 520Lxi with blown head gasket for sale kinda sorta close to me) Anyone done it? I've adding 520H gear reduction steering to a 314, so I have some experience in swapping. I'm wondering if it's plug and play or if it needs much modifications and how difficult. (I dont have a welder or much skills in welding) Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #2 Posted 6 hours ago Also would like a more comfortable seat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,039 #3 Posted 3 hours ago Will guess the donor is a 522xi and not a project I would tackle without a donor. Major project. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,188 #4 Posted 2 hours ago 54 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Will guess the donor is a 522xi and not a project I would tackle without a donor. Major project. I concur. I’d want to have both of them side by side to spend a few hours cross-checking before loosening the first bolt and then comparing the IPLs extremely carefully. To me the odds of an unpleasant surprise lurking in there would seem high. Coupla years ago I bought a roller with an Eaton 1100 to replace a faltering Eaton 700. I ended up reversing the plan and loading the 518 stuff onto the roller chassis once I had a good look and cool head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
