Retrofitting a McCormick Loader to an LS Tractor, part 2: Explanation of Modifications I Made

This is part 2 of a fabrication project, not a stock walkaround: it documents completing a McCormick C18 loader retrofit onto an LS XR3135, covering spacer thicknesses front and rear, drilling new bolt patterns into half-inch steel, rerouting a high-pressure hydraulic line, relocating the quick-connect bracket, and adapting trailing arms to the rear axle. Best for DIY owners considering a similar cross-brand loader swap; it explains methods, not costs beyond a rough $150 metal estimate.

Posted by Ben's Machines, an owner documenting his own hands-on fabrication work rather than a dealer or sponsored channel.