The verdict is in! Be prepared to eat your words... no uncut ridges, no gaps and no funny buisiness. This was in the field across the st from me which hadn't been mowed single last year. Works good enough for me! Plus I saved $100+ by making my own baffle.
I think I'll try to sell the idea to Cub now.. their oem part seems to be over engineered
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Nroakes
Cub Cadet 3206
Kubota AWD garden tractor GR2000
Allis chalmers B112
Bolens GT23 with P.S and hydro blade
One big Green tractor
Always looking for more projects!