G1800S mower deck to blower driveshaft

[stevea303]

I have a g1800s with the rc54-20 mower deck and 3 bag collection system. I noticed last mowing some slop in the u-joints that drive the blower. Was gonna replace just the complete driveshaft until I found out kubota wants $650 for it , are you freaking kidding me???? Then I thought well I will just replace the ujoints , of coarse they only want $75 each for those....seriously kubota??? Anyway does anyone know of an aftermarket driveshaft or u-joints that will work on these decks?

 

[Pete6114]

Did you try ebay? I know i'd be looking around real hard at those prices.....