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Is there a way to lower a 420s seat?

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RED-85-Z51
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I got the right springs, flip mount and lowest seat i can find...and ive got like 4" between seat and steering wheel. Is there some other way to get a couple more inches? Im short so that adds to it
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That looks like the wrong seat itself (more like the one used on the Gator)...mine on my two 322 tractors had much thinner bases.
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...here is one flipped up:
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These were metal seat pans/frames/bases.

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chuckv said:
That looks like the wrong seat itself (more like the one used on the Gator)...mine on my two 322 tractors had much thinner bases.
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...here is one flipped up:
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These were metal seat pans/frames/bases.

Chuck
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Well, at least sitting 11 months ruined the new seat so i dont feel bad about replacing it...this one from deere looks thinner
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I want a flip seat!
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I trade you for the regular springs, I have an extra set hanging in my garage from a 200 series
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I ordered a seat mount set for a 165...this should lower the seat about 2.5"
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RED-85-Z51 said:
I ordered a seat mount set for a 165...this should lower the seat about 2.5"
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Im interested how those mounts work out. Pretty sure my seat is stock but its a bit cramped. I was going to drill new holes to move it back farther.
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The 165 mounts didnt work out at all. They lowered it maybe..maybe 3/4" but moved the seat another inch forward. I ended up buying the more expensive correct seat and using the original springs.
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