Aftermarket hoods for 4010 4020

bobinIL · Feb 20, 2012

I have searched the forum and found a few posts on this subject but there seems to be very little first hand experience with the newer aftermarket hoods for the 4010 and 4020.

I would like to know how good the quality is on the hoods being produced today?? Is the metal the same thickness as an OEM hood? Are all the holes cut correctly and in the correct location? Can an aftermarket hood be easily distinguished from an original hood after painting and installation?

My OEM hood has a few dents and creases in it. I could have it repaired but I am sure that any repair would require the use of bondo to get a good smooth surface. I want to avoid bondo on my hood even if I had to buy a new aftermarket hood.

Please share any experience you may have with the aftermarket hoods.

Brian Dan · Feb 20, 2012

Ok I go to alot of farm and machinery shows. I just got back from Louisville Ky. I have looked at the aftermarket hoods. I think they look great. I have never bought one my self but what they look like I would buy one my self.
Brian

hojon · Feb 20, 2012

Even the best aftermarket hood will require you to add some type of body filler and sand smooth if your looking for that perfect look. I use a product called RAGE that I really like.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a dolly set for around $10 on sale at Harbor Freight and give it a go. The secret is to remove as much of the dent as you can to minimize the use of body filler. Get yourself a long board as well and go after it. It won't take long to get the hang of it. I wet sanded all mine so I could look at how the water sheen'd off the surface to give me an idea how the paint would look. If I didn't like it I removed all the primer and body filler, worked on the dent a little more and reapplied. You won't use as much body filler as you think once you get it right.

Hoods are expensive and you'll mostly have "time" involved in yours if you try and fix it yourself. You might even be able to "youtube" removing a dent and see how it's done.

Give it a try and you might be surprised how easy it really is.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 20, 2012

I saw some blocks in Green Magazine for pounding out dents in new ten hoods. You can do a lot with careful use of a hammer.

larryanderson · Feb 21, 2012

I have looked at some and know of a neighbor that bought one and was pleased.Depending on situation because generally original is better.Another friend just got a new oldstock JD hood and it cost $1200 and does not have a hole for muffler.I think Abileen Machine had theirs priced at around $800 after discounts.I know of some that werent the best taken to a body shop and the owner was surprised how much it can cost.Funny how some people can wreck anything and others stuff still looks like the day it was new and can have twice as many hours on it.

Aftermarket hoods for 4010 4020

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