Its all good. I think a lot depends on the yard to b mowed. My lot is not in the mountains...but anything but level. Lots of grade changes, hills and valleys....for a mower deck. What I liked about the round bar mod was once all done u almost couldn't see it. Just the fact that he was asking shows he will b a better driver than most....but... somehow most of the decks I have seen r caved in on the front to some extent, mashed up on closed end and the discharge wheel repaired with some sort of "bubble gum" welding....lol. Yes that round bar up over the top on the discharge side was a good idea by Cub. I think that was on most c decks. Installing my round bar probably took about 2 hrs with another guy.... welding.. bending... welding...bending... talking... If u have the time...it can't hurt. Keep us posted what you end up with.
Oh..I almost forgot. The rear hangers could use some more steel. The small carriage bolts want to pull through the shell. U could add some big washers or make a plate for inside. And lastly once your all painted and ready to assemble...put a thin layer of grease between the spindle stiffning plate. It seems extreme but again...I think it's a good idea to seal that moisture trap.
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