How I Adapted a Traeger Pro 780 / Ironwood 885 Front Shelf to Fit My Silverton XL (No Drilling, $20)

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I wanted a front shelf for my Silverton XL, but Traeger doesn't offer one for this model.​

While shopping at Fleet Farm, I found a Traeger front shelf for the Pro 780 / Ironwood 885 on clearance for about $20, so I decided to see if I could make it fit.

What I changed​

• Modified the factory mounting hooks with an angle grinder so they fit over the Silverton XL's stainless front rail.
• Smoothed and repainted the cut edges.
• The shelf now hangs securely from the front rail and can be removed in seconds.
• No holes were drilled in the Traeger.

After installing it, I added the original support brackets underneath the shelf. They're mounted as secondary supports, and I'm planning to add small rubber bumpers where they contact the cabinet so they'll only engage under heavier loads.

Load Test​

I tested it with a 20 lb bag of Traeger pellets sitting on the shelf. It remained very solid with virtually no flex, so I'm confident it'll handle trays, thermometers, foil, seasonings, and a wrapped brisket without any issues.

Cost​

• Traeger Pro 780 / Ironwood 885 front shelf (clearance): ~$20

• A little time with an angle grinder
• A few bolts and washers (included with the shelf)
• No modifications to the grill itself

I'm really happy with how it turned out. From a few feet away, it honestly looks like it came from the factory.

I've included photos of:

• The original mounting "brackets"

• The modified brackets

• The installed shelf

• The underside support brackets

• The 20 lb load test

If anyone wants measurements or close-up photos of the bracket modifications, I'd be happy to post them.