ZTXS4 48 Seat "Springs" Replacement

[Cub Cadet TN]

Saw all the videos. Wanted to put the motorcycle springs under my seat. They look and feel amazing. Only problem - they are a smidgen too long and the seat does not lock. Normally not a big problem, until my East Tennessee rear end bounces once or twice and the pto shuts off. Suggestions?

 

[Runner]

Saw all the videos. Wanted to put the motorcycle springs under my seat. They look and feel amazing. Only problem - they are a smidgen too long and the seat does not lock. Normally not a big problem, until my East Tennessee rear end bounces once or twice and the pto shuts off. Suggestions?

I finally gave up and disconnected the seat switch on my CC. Hated to do it, but their oversensitive switch left me no choice. Night and day difference, so much more comfortable now that I can move around in the seat a little without shutting off the PTO.

If the springs are too long, can they be cut off?

 

[Cub Cadet TN]

I have an extra pair that I can test on. Maybe a good set of bolt cutters. Did not know if that would mess up the spring or change its bounceability. Not like it is going to unwind!

 

[Cub Cadet TN]

If I cut the bottom, I need to find a bigger washer. If I cut the top, not sure that the cap thingie will still fit. But worth a try!

 

[Mtsoxfan]

I put motorcycle springs on mine too. Not sure what you mean by seat locking in. Mine has always been able to be lifted. And what a night and day difference between the stock plastic and springs.

 

[Cub Cadet TN]

There is a clampy-type thing that latches on the back of the seat, and you normally have to move the lever to release the clamp and allow the seat to lift. I will get a picture later when I get off work.

 

[Cub Cadet TN]

Here is the picture of the clampy thing and the latch. Sorry for the bad pictures. That latch hits just above the bracket behind the gas tank, shown in the last picture.

 

[Cub Cadet TN]

Picture two

 

[Cub Cadet TN]

Picture three

 

[drumminj]

Curious to see more detail. Any chance you can share a photo with the springs and link the ones you used?