richmondred01 2,237 #1 Posted October 15, 2019 I installed toro part #119840 BLOCK SPACER over the weekend. I never used one on any of my horses until the 520-8. As a unintended, but good consequence, my blade now lifts and additional 1” higher then without the blocks. Has anyone else had this experience? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,286 #2 Posted October 15, 2019 Can't say as I've seen that but it's a heck of an idea! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #3 Posted October 15, 2019 That extra inch made a big difference backing it into the shed. My blade no longer scrapes the pavement when backing up the ramp. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,695 #4 Posted October 15, 2019 That additional blade height would be useful to me Would you share the size of those blocks. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #5 Posted October 15, 2019 Yes. I’ll get it later today when I get home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,647 #6 Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Just looking at the first picture I would say they are 1" x 1 1/2". You can make them out of thinner steel and stack them. Edited October 15, 2019 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #7 Posted October 15, 2019 Yep 1x1.5. just measured a pair that I'm selling. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #8 Posted October 15, 2019 I HAVE A SET,,,I FOUND AT THE BIG sHOW,,,,,,,,NOW IM GONNA PUT THEM ON......THANKS MR RICHMOND !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,812 #9 Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) I had to make up spacers for mine so the blade frame would not bind right under the rear axle when lifting. Blade tries to hit the drain plug and rub in this area. Spacer made everything better. Easy to make if you can find some scraps of thick metal and have a drill press. This is the plan for mine Rear hitch plate.pdf These are also used for the top on the rear receiver hitch and for the rear Tach mount. Cleat Edited October 15, 2019 by cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
