JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #1 Posted December 20, 2013 I know part of the fun in doing things is looking for parts. Finding a seat and gas spring for the seat have been like looking for the proverbial needle in a hay stack. have any of you any leads on these items? btw, I just picked up a pair of nos oem headlight bezels, 15 bucks free shipping, there are a few more sets if anyone is looking for them. Some parts come easy, others dont. btw, Jack,C. Your hunch on my seat not original I think' is correct. The seat bolt pattern is a oddball, cleaned up and salvaged all the mounting hardware. thanks guys. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #2 Posted December 20, 2013 The seat is a tough call. Good luck. The gas spring is available new, http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=toro_consumer&mn=41-20O801%2C+520-8+Garden+Tractor%2C+1990&dn=810689R1-89R10074-00035 I usually head over to Tractor Supply and pick up high back seats when I need want one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #3 Posted December 20, 2013 Thanks Tankman, yep that solves the spring. re tractor supply, my nearest 30 miles, I have cked thier web site, and I have called them a few times, super nice people on he phone, the problem is the only way they could ck bolts dimensions center to center. pull the seat from the back and ck with a tape. even the guy at the tore said funny no numbers on the computer. Anyway you gave me one item,,thanks. Glenn the dimension I need for bolt pattern. 8 inch on center, front to back. 7 1/2 inch on center width. I added that in case anyone reading this remembers thier seat replacement dimensions as the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #4 Posted December 20, 2013 Northern tool sells michigan seats that look like the original wheel horse seats without the logo Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #5 Posted December 20, 2013 Thank you Brian, I was just in the garage, bottom of my seat was a Michigan seat decal. the number on it was 402316-H it was hard to see the fith digit, pretty sure it was 1. heck might be the original seat. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,980 #6 Posted December 20, 2013 This looks just like the original seat on my '87 416 http://www.surpluscenter.com/Brands/Seat-Solutions/135-DELUXE-HIGH-BACK-BLACK-SEAT-1-3202-BK.axd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #7 Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) Wallfish. Yes sir. Right. Here is a picture of my seat. Looks like the one you posted. The only problem is the dimension front to back. Mine measures 8 inch center to center. I don't know if I could / want to try and drill the brackets out. but thank you Glenn Edit: never mind drilling. I see the dimension they give is short. 7 inch front to back. Edited December 21, 2013 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #8 Posted December 21, 2013 Someone here on RS solved the Gas Seat Spring part #114343 issue by finding this as a perfect replacement. perfect fit on my 520. need one on my 416-8 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_lift-support-strong-arm_19940007-p?vehicleIdFromReq=-1&isAllVehicle=true&vehicleIdSearch=-1&searchTerm=f4673&showTitle= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,679 #9 Posted December 21, 2013 I have one of those seats wallfish posted on my C195 Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #10 Posted December 21, 2013 Just got a seat, the 110 lowback from - https://www.surpluscenter.com - to put on my 1077. The 7 1/2" X 7" bolt patern worked with no problem. This seat is wider than the origional so I used spacers between the seat and the pan with a longer bolt. I think if it was mounted on the the adjustable sliders it would work with no problem at all and may get a set to put on mine. Very comfortable seat. They have a wide variety of seats and other equipment thatmight be usefull. ----- https://www.surpluscenter.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #11 Posted December 21, 2013 For the seat shock, go to TSC and pick up a shock for the alum tool box lids direct fit, just take your old one to match up, they have a few styles, but they are only $15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #12 Posted January 2, 2014 Ok gentleman. Progress re. Items The manuals etc. We're pointed about by Garry. A big thank you for that. Re the gas seat spring I have one ordered from auto zone. Will keep you guys updated when that happens. The big news was finding the replacement seat with that odd bolt spacing 7 1/2 inches by 8 inches. Well a big thank you to surplus center tip off. They had the seat. The dimensions on the seat are a bit smaller. But I think it's great. I just finished installing it. Pictures below. Thanks again for the tip. And if anyone needs a seat this is a beauty. 39 bucks plus shipping. Any questions. Please ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foozerush 40 #13 Posted January 3, 2014 I need a new seat also... Could you post a link to it? I like the looks and price. Thx Gregg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #14 Posted January 3, 2014 foozerush, If you look a few posts above my post. Kegler posted a link to surplus center. open it up and search,,,,tractor seat. when you see the one for 39 bucks your there. check bolt dimensions on the seat your looking at. Its in the description. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #15 Posted January 4, 2014 Glad I could help. The seat looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
submcpo 1 #16 Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Glenn - My 418-A has the same bolt pattern as you said you needed. The surplus center listing gave a pattern of 7-1/2 by 7, but no 7-1/2 by 8. Did this seat bolt up directly or did you have to drill new bracket holes for the 8 inch dimension? Thanks. Dave Edited March 17, 2014 by submcpo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #17 Posted March 17, 2014 Glenn - My 418-A has the same bolt pattern as you said you needed. The surplus center listing gave a pattern of 7-1/2 by 7, but no 7-1/2 by 8. Did this seat bolt up directly or did you have to drill new bracket holes for the 8 inch dimension? Thanks. Dave Dave, it bolted up directly. Did not have to alter anything at all. Btw,,,wellcome to red square, dont forget pictures. This site is a fantastic place for information. I allways liked that 418. Dont be a stranger. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #18 Posted March 17, 2014 That seat looks great but I tried one and there wasn't enough padding in it for my taste. I got the first seat pictured here from TSC. Very comfortable. The 2nd seat pictured I got from The Surplus ctr. I've had it 8 yrs. or so and it's the best tractor seat I ever sat on! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
submcpo 1 #19 Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks for the help. I bought the 418 new back in 1987 and with about 780 hours of mowing on it the seat has some gorilla tape patches so it's time for a new one. I really appreciate the contributors to this site - as parts from Toro became more scarce I was thinking I might have to give up on the Wheel Horse but with research here I've been able to keep it in good shape. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOWTIE 226 #20 Posted March 19, 2014 THE GAS SHOCK SPRING CAN BE BOUGHT AT AUTO PARTS STORE. PART NUMBER IS: F4673 MADE BY STRONGARM AND COST AROUND 15-20 BUCKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #21 Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Like this..... Glenn Edit: I had 2 of those shocks delivered today,,ebay,,$29. bucks for the pair,,free shipping. bolted one up real quick for the picture, then figured out it was bolted up wrong,,its since been bolted up correctly.. Bottom line,,new seat, new gas shock, one extra gas shock spare. Edited March 22, 2014 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
