Exactly what I was looking for! Just bought a ZT1 54" yesterday. Holy smokes, my lawn beat the crap out of me! I just ordered these. Thanks for the help!
@@schuck9326 Night and day difference. I took one winding out of the existing plastic springs instead of leaving the whole thing. Just so the seat would laydown a little more. But I used the part #'s you suggested and installed the new springs. Excellent, thanks!
Update: I did get a great bit of improvement out of this spring modification. But I thought the ride would get better from a softer spring. I searched at local mower places and tractor supply and found nothing. Checked the internet but nobody gives the diameter of the spring strand. Fortunately, i was reading comments on this post and Scott Hamilton mentioned his tires were drastically over inflated. My rears were somewhat over inflated. They call for 10psi max and had 12.5 psi. I set them at 7.5 and this is much better. So check your tire pressure BEFORE doing this modification. Be very careful with the front tires; the air goes out much faster. Mine have a max of 22 psi and was at 12.5. When i tried to bring them to 7.5, it basically came of the rim at about 10 psi. I had to remove it from mower and fight for about 40 minutes to remount to the rim. Not sure whether Cub Cadet or Home Depot overinflated the tires. I thought mine was fine since they have such tall sidewalls and are not low profile which definitely have a stiff ride. Thanks for the tip Scott.
My first ride on mine was so ruff I couldn't go full speed. My back hurt and I was bummed out. Before the next mow I checked the air pressure in the tires. The max air pressure on the back tires said 10psi. It had about 32psi!! I let all that air out, got it down to about 8psi. HUGE difference I could now full speed and my back was not tore up afterwards. Don't know if Home Depot over filled them or cub cadet. Turfing seems not as bad. I would like to still upgrade to steel springs.
Just got my cub last week and bought these springs then went to Lowe's to get them washers and hex nuts. Ride's alot better now, I also lowered them psi's on the tires. 🙏💯
Hey Sherman, I have the ZT1 I have the springs that I ordered from Amazon. I do have one question. With the springs mounted on the seat and leaving the original seat clips in. Letting the springs rest on the old clips. Does that tend to make the seat feel like it’s leaning forward to much ?
My wife and I both use our ZT1-50". The fore-and-aft seat adjustment is semi-fixed: it has bolts, and isn't on a slide, so I can set it up for one of us, or the other one, but it's a time-consuming pain in the butt to move it back and forth. Is anyone aware of a sliding seat modification that's available like on my John Deere GT245 tractor ?
Yep....just got my springs in from Jeff house, installed em and the ride is phenomenal. Only thing is the seat sits a little high, so I'm going to cut off one loop if the spring to lower it a bit. It basically threw off the geometry with my steering arms because I'm riding in the seat higher......but good fix having the conventional Spring on top of their plastic crap
It does sit higher but with my 250 lbs I was okay with it. maybe you are lighter than I. Don't forget to check your tire pressure is not too high. Thanks for your response.
Thank you sir for the information. I was looking for something like this because the ride is too stiff without springs. I ordered the springs and I'm looking forward to a more comfortable mow.
Order your springs first and use the the size bolts, nuts and washers that will fit through the spring. Tighten with socket. I used 5/16 inch, if I remember correctly.
Hey Sherman - just got my ZT1 With a 54 inch deck this weekend and I love it. I ordered the springs with the part number that you provided from Amazon and I’m looking forward to putting them on this coming week. Appreciate the tip! Have you made any other modifications for a smoother ride since this video? Also how about the springs - have they held up since you put them on last year?
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Exactly what I was looking for! Just bought a ZT1 54" yesterday. Holy smokes, my lawn beat the crap out of me! I just ordered these. Thanks for the help!
Let me know how it works out.
@@schuck9326 Night and day difference. I took one winding out of the existing plastic springs instead of leaving the whole thing. Just so the seat would laydown a little more. But I used the part #'s you suggested and installed the new springs. Excellent, thanks!
3:36 mine had been beating the crap outta me. Big difference. Great advice. Thanks.
See my update on tire pressure too
Just might have to try this out. Just got a zt2 50”. Great video
You should! See my newest video.
Great video. Thanks for sharing this trick. Coil springs ordered and on the way for my new ZT1. Thank you sir!
See my update on tire pressure too
Added the springs to my cub cadet, the ride is 100% improved, thanks for the post
No prob glad to help
Update: I did get a great bit of improvement out of this spring modification. But I thought the ride would get better from a softer spring. I searched at local mower places and tractor supply and found nothing. Checked the internet but nobody gives the diameter of the spring strand. Fortunately, i was reading comments on this post and Scott Hamilton mentioned his tires were drastically over inflated. My rears were somewhat over inflated. They call for 10psi max and had 12.5 psi. I set them at 7.5 and this is much better. So check your tire pressure BEFORE doing this modification. Be very careful with the front tires; the air goes out much faster. Mine have a max of 22 psi and was at 12.5. When i tried to bring them to 7.5, it basically came of the rim at about 10 psi. I had to remove it from mower and fight for about 40 minutes to remount to the rim. Not sure whether Cub Cadet or Home Depot overinflated the tires. I thought mine was fine since they have such tall sidewalls and are not low profile which definitely have a stiff ride. Thanks for the tip Scott.
My first ride on mine was so ruff I couldn't go full speed. My back hurt and I was bummed out. Before the next mow I checked the air pressure in the tires. The max air pressure on the back tires said 10psi. It had about 32psi!! I let all that air out, got it down to about 8psi. HUGE difference I could now full speed and my back was not tore up afterwards. Don't know if Home Depot over filled them or cub cadet. Turfing seems not as bad. I would like to still upgrade to steel springs.
Thanks Scott. Your tip helped me. Mine were over inflated too.
Mine rides a bit rough too.
Thanks for the great video!
Try them it is a cheap easy improvement.
Just got my cub last week and bought these springs then went to Lowe's to get them washers and hex nuts. Ride's alot better now, I also lowered them psi's on the tires. 🙏💯
Added mine yesterday. I order off Amazon, did it just like you shared. Left the rubber on it and dam does it improve the ride!!!
Hey Sherman,
I have the ZT1
I have the springs that I ordered from Amazon. I do have one question. With the springs mounted on the seat and leaving the original seat clips in. Letting the springs rest on the old clips. Does that tend to make the seat feel like it’s leaning forward to much ?
My wife and I both use our ZT1-50". The fore-and-aft seat adjustment is semi-fixed: it has bolts, and isn't on a slide, so I can set it up for one of us, or the other one, but it's a time-consuming pain in the butt to move it back and forth. Is anyone aware of a sliding seat modification that's available like on my John Deere GT245 tractor ?
Yep....just got my springs in from Jeff house, installed em and the ride is phenomenal. Only thing is the seat sits a little high, so I'm going to cut off one loop if the spring to lower it a bit. It basically threw off the geometry with my steering arms because I'm riding in the seat higher......but good fix having the conventional Spring on top of their plastic crap
It does sit higher but with my 250 lbs I was okay with it. maybe you are lighter than I. Don't forget to check your tire pressure is not too high. Thanks for your response.
@@schuck9326 Yea I put tubes in my fronts....so far so good...thnx
Thank you sir for the information. I was looking for something like this because the ride is too stiff without springs. I ordered the springs and I'm looking forward to a more comfortable mow.
You're welcome. Let me know how it works out
@@schuck9326 Worked out great. The ride is so smooth. No more back pains after mowing. Your a back saver.
@@jameshouse3126 thanks that's great.
I saw your video two years ago, ordered the springs … never put them on. 🤦♂️ guess I better get after it!
See my update on tire pressure too
Thanks Sherman..
Looks really good
Can you tell me what size bolt you used, and how you tighten it down, with a socket or wrench?
Order your springs first and use the the size bolts, nuts and washers that will fit through the spring. Tighten with socket. I used 5/16 inch, if I remember correctly.
You can also junk the bumpers and use 3 inch motorcycle seat springs ,but you have to do something, the bumpers are junk!
Hey Sherman - just got my ZT1 With a 54 inch deck this weekend and I love it. I ordered the springs with the part number that you provided from Amazon and I’m looking forward to putting them on this coming week. Appreciate the tip! Have you made any other modifications for a smoother ride since this video? Also how about the springs - have they held up since you put them on last year?
Yes they are holding up no issues at all. I did add the seat armrests $99 that i love. Real easy to install make it easier for me to get on and off.
S Falana thanks for the info! I have the arm rests on order also. You’d think they would’ve offered them standard... glad it’s Atleast an option.
Man I just bought the 54", and love it but is beating me up. I got to get me some springs
Nice mod! Just junk the factory bumpers and use 3" Harley springs 😊
Are the springs still working or have you tried a different seat modification?
Can you tell me what drill you had to use to drill through that steel?
Any drill using a bit slightly bigger than your bolt
@@schuck9326 Can you link me to those exact springs you used?
My goodness I can’t see anything