Bad Boy Mowers Blade Upgrade - Install

[@terrylatta3363]

Great video buddy. I too learned something on swinging those ramps out. Can’t BELIEVE I never thought of that before! I would however use a boxed in wrench instead of that big ass knuckle buster you have there. Again, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@south_coast]

I totally agree…I didn’t like using it, since that video I got a dedicated box end wrench for the blade bolts.

[@gallom325]

Dude! Amazing job brah! Thank you for the very well executed instructional video.💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽💪🏽Be blessed 🤗

[@south_coast]

Glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much for the comment!

[@raceforpride]

Appreciate your time, just making sure if a Bad Boy's blade nut with counter clockwise nut to loosen, Thanks

[@south_coast]

These are held on with standard right hand thread bolts.

[@redvraven3285]

6'2" 230lbs male unable to loosen factory tightening with a ratchet, you used a crescent wrench. I bow to your strength sir!!

[@south_coast]

I think they need to recalibrate their torque wrenches at the factory because they come stupid tight. You may need to try a breaker bar or a cheater pipe.

[@BryanSherbourne]

Thanks!

[@south_coast]

Wow! I can't thank you enough! That is very kind!

[@MrZipperhead16]

Copperheads are ok, Oregon Fusion Gators are better but more money. Your old blades will clean up and sharpen like new. They're not abused, just used.

[@south_coast]

I will loot at getting a set of those. I want to try a bunch of different blade setups this year to compare them. You are right about the old blades as well. Since this video I have kept them sharp and use them as spares mostly.

[@taylorswayranch3039]

Thanks for the review. Every since I bought my mower (60" bad boy) I never get a clean cut in the center of the deck. I went ahead and bought using your link. Thanks

[@south_coast]

Hopefully the new blades fix your issue. Thanks for the comment and using the link! It definitely helps support the channel!

[@brentjohnson6654]

Great video. Good to see you again. You are the one who cause me to pull the trigger on my bad boy a couple years ago. I have a Magnum with 54” deck and couldn’t be happier. I am mowing similar country pastureland like you showed previously and about to replace my blades. We have 2.5 acres here in north Texas and the blades have been abused here too. I have a lift for my bad boy and only concern I have is it rocking on its back when I start bearing down on those nuts. Maybe an impact wrench is in my future I don’t know, have I been a good boy? Haha. Thanks again for your videos. I like your style- down to earth. I feel we could sit down and have a drink of coffee or fish together if we ever met. All the best to you on the south coast from north Texas here.

[@south_coast]

Man I really appreciate comments like this! I appreciate the support! Don’t forget to share these with your friends

[@RickActual]

Brent, I use an impact wrench to loosen those nuts, but a torque wrench to tighten them. I think you could easily over tighten with an impact wrench.

[@m.z.1730]

That lincoln looks great in the back!

[@south_coast]

Thanks! It’s my brothers. We need to get it back on the road.

[@BryanSherbourne]

I noticed how amazingly clean your deck is - any advice on how you keep it so clean? Powerwash after each mow? Also, I changed my bolts out on the last blade change - GR8 integrity can be affected if any nicks. Love these blades - just ordered a set. Learned a couple lessons on the lifts - now I turn mine outside too for more room and safety (I kept straight before and chocked). Learn something new every day. Love your videos man.

[@south_coast]

Thank you for the comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to ask some questions. I try not to cut when the grass is super wet, which keeps from getting a lot of build up under the deck. I will also periodically scrape the under side of the deck with a paint scraper or putty knife. Then maybe once very month or so I will hose everything down. Nothing too crazy.

[@richardsmith-yy3sn]

Clean the deck and spray silicone on it, let it dry before using! It makes a Big difference! 😁

[@ThePounder001]

Going to change my blades for the first time on my BB 54", the board you use to block/brace the blade while removing/installing - Is there a recommended length for it to be?

[@south_coast]

No real particular length really. I just had this block laying around and it was long enough to block the blade path while it was still sitting on the ground. If it isn''t long enough you will have to hold the block in place until you get the blade bound up against it, so it can be a little more difficult. So in short...just get a block long enough to rest on the ground and still bind up the blade.

[@saraloke949]

Delivered a nice even cut, has the super tight turning ability kzbin.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend I was looking for, and is just a blast to drive. It takes a little bit to get used to driving one after driving a normal tractor style, but once you've got it, you've got it. If you're cutting lines, you have to be careful spinning the mower around or the back tire will dig a bare spot. Just take it nice and slow during the turn and then it's back to full throttle across the yard!

[@south_coast]

I still love mine

[@brentjohnson6654]

Hey, Mr. South Coast Fab, I have a dumb question for you. Which direction do the blade bolts turn? Reverse threaded or Lefty Loosey?

[@south_coast]

They are standard thread, right-tight left-loose…Not a dumb question! I had the same question after trying to take mine off the first time. They must send them home with a big ole impact at the factory because they are TIGHT!!

[@58bobw]

Great Video. I’ll buy these for sure at $47 for the kit, I already have it in my cart. Thx for the link. I’ll be curious to know how those new blades work for you , they sure look wicked!

[@south_coast]

Yeah I’m excited to try them out. Hopefully soon

[@injuneer7942]

Interesting ... There is no "Copperhead" listing for the 54" mulching blades. Do they not make them or just don't list them on Amazon? I see others that claim to be Copperhead but if you read the listing carefully, they are not the same. Does Copperhead have their own web site?

[@south_coast]

I don’t think the ones I have are advertised as copperhead blades come to think of it. I got them from MowerPartsGroup on Amazon. They may have an option for a 54” mower on their Amazon store.

[@michaelking42]

Great video and thank you for taking the time to share. How good is the cut? Do the blades pull the grass up and trim it well? I did replace my blades on my Bad Boy a few weeks ago, and from memory the torque setting on the blade retainer bolts is around 100 ft/lb. The blades are the same shape with the serrated edge and the cut is pretty good. I would recommend using a socket set and breaker bar for undoing the bolts, but you obviously have a good handle on what you were doing.

[@south_coast]

Thanks for dropping a comment. They cut pretty well.

[@mrme9517]

Nice song and why keep the extension & deep socket i have that similar issue but i pry my deck up to use my impact no way I'm doing it by hsnd like that anymore i refuse lbs but good work sir 🍻

[@south_coast]

Good deal. I can’t fit my impact under my deck when I use my ramps for pulling the blades, so I just do it by hand. Nothing to it after the first time

[@marksraab900]

Hey. Great channel and information. Odd question, do you have a spotify playlist? You always have some cool digital and electronic blues on your videos and they're artists i haven't found yet as a fan of the genre. If so let me know bc the ones i've heard here are great

[@south_coast]

Thanks for dropping a comment. No I don’t have a playlist. I get my music from a site specifically set up for content creators.

[@daviddesantis2322]

Good looking blades… I use an engine hoist with a belt to lift my zero turn… a lot more room to work.

[@south_coast]

That’s not a bad ideas.

[@ronaldrains9280]

I use a 440lb HF hosit to lift my mowers.

[@south_coast]

@@ronaldrains9280 Thant not a bad idea.

[@Jay_Hall]

Thanks, great video and instructions! :)

[@E-Blades]

Where is your company located? My PTO clutch is failing already and I just replaced it last week

[@south_coast]

I’m on the Gulf Coast, but I don’t have a mower repair business or anything like that.

[@rayburnett3066]

How much for the blades for a 42 inch BADBOY zero turn? I have a Bad boy MZ

[@south_coast]

Not sure. You’d have to look it up. Not sure what the part number is for the blades you need.

[@freshconnekt]

Sick Continental bro!!

[@south_coast]

Thanks. It’s my brothers….trying to get him to let me finish building out the air ride and get it on the road

[@ridgeriderrc761]

How the f did you get yours off that easy? Mine won't budge with all the leverage I'm using

[@south_coast]

It took sone serious effort the first time I took my blades off. I believe I used a big wrench and a cheater pipe

[@stevemarcagios9114]

Bought. Thanks!

[@south_coast]

Good deal! Thanks checking out the video and for the support!

[@sstclair1726]

Nice sled in the background, Dude!

[@south_coast]

Thanks man.

[@tuck7924]

Thanks for the video. I have a 54" Maverick. I like the drive wheels you're using. Is that a Lincoln Continental in the background? Looks like you slammed it. looks nice too.

[@south_coast]

I appreciate the feedback! Yeah that’s my brothers 2 door 66

[@southerntrendkiller2632]

I’m sorry, but 2 door 60’s model continentals defeats the purpose in having one. It’s all about the suicide doors man!!!! Cool stuff tho man.

[@tuck7924]

​@@southerntrendkiller2632yeah, that's what I Like about those old Lincolns. On the wish list. My wife won't let me get another project until I ever get my 84 Jeep scrambler done.

[@Goodellsam]

Even my impact gun will not budge my mower bolts on the same machine. I broke a 1/2" breaker bar. Guess I better get torch out.

[@south_coast]

They are ignorantly tight from the factory. I had to use a cheater pipe on a wrench to get mine off the first time. I wouldn’t recommend a torch, you will cook the grease out of the spindle bearings.

[@redvraven3285]

Same here. Tightness is set WAY to high. Have to delay install till a real cool day and I get a good pipe on a 3/4 bar. Took off grass exit and the bolt stripped the mower deck on 1 of the 3, before I got a tight vice grip on round top and got it off. They need to stop tightening so hard, this is insane.

[@conradb7200]

No ratchet wrench available ... YIKES!!

[@south_coast]

Yikes is right....but it worked out this time...and the time after this. I really just need to get the right socket. I have a 7/8" and a 1" but I am pretty sure these bolt heads are 15/16"

[@conradb7200]

@@south_coast Good Job👍

[@keeyang9989]

Is that a continental in the background?

[@south_coast]

Yeah, it is my brother's 66 2 door.

[@keeyang9989]

Beautiful car and thanks for informational video. How are you liking the blades?

[@south_coast]

@@keeyang9989 I like them a lot. Did my first cut with them this weekend. Should be a new video going up this Friday/Saturday

[@edp9811]

What model bad boy mower is that?

[@south_coast]

2019 Maverick with 60” deck

[@phyllisgraham6985]

Thank you

[@south_coast]

Thanks for watching and leaving the comment!

[@edp9811]

How are the blades doing?

[@south_coast]

So far so good. have a couple cuts on them, as well as some time doing some trail clearing. Check out my more recent videos and you'll see what I mean by trail clearing. It is nothing crazy, but definitely more abuse than just grass cutting.

[@manuelcativo742]

I can't remove the blades even with a 24 inch breaker bar

[@south_coast]

They are TIGHT from the factory.

[@985live]

I upgraded to the Ballard hybrid blades

[@south_coast]

How do you like them? I just put on the ballard gold blades and they are nothing special.

[@985live]

They are alright. I haven’t cut many yards with them on yet.

[@south_coast]

@@985live yeah that is the same reaction I had to the Gold blades....I think the ballard products are over hyped by some of the social media folks out there....They aren't bad, but they aren't anything spectacular.

[@985live]

@@south_coast right

[@-CBA-]

I WANTED TO SEE IT CUT SOME GRASS LOL

[@south_coast]

Check out my other videos.

[@badboymowersofnorman6011]

Those copper heads do not fit the badboy properly! I have had too many customers buy them and they click together at the ends. This will ruin your spindles, Bearings, and possibly your deck! Don't buy them! Bad Boy has a hardened front edge as well, this keeps them sharp longer. It will cost you more in the long run, running the wrong blades.

[@south_coast]

Interesting. Haven’t had an issue with these so far. Mine have been great!

[@ronnielee4212]

If they are 20.5 " each = 61.5 inches total !

[@south_coast]

@@ronnielee4212 I don’t think center to center on the spindles are exactly 20”. The spindles are slightly offset front to back so they sit a touch closer together than 20” if you are measuring straight across the deck.

[@daveduckworth1800]

music is annoying for sure at 2:50

[@south_coast]

Thanks.

[@albertmashburn6030]

damn the music

[@south_coast]

Thanks for the input.

[@drgoodwrench01]

Number 1, that is NOT a dull blade! That blade is hardly used! I change thousands of blade here in the sands of Texas and that blade is in great shape! Heck, I take pieces of blades off and sometimes bent and distorted so bad you can’t tell it was a blade!! Try showing people some kind of reality or or truth! Do you work for a blade company?

[@south_coast]

I consider it dull when the cut quality diminishes. Glad you get more life out of your blades cutting sand. Truth is I like my blades sharp. Nope, don’t work for any blade company. Just a guy with a mower and a camera. Thanks for the comment.

[@stevenmurphy7334]

That man looked strong loosening bolts torque up to 200 lbs

[@south_coast]

This wasn’t the first time I removed the factory blades, and I definitely don’t torque them down as tight as the factory does

[@jacobharris3438]

Lol