Hi jhollenbeck, My kubota parts guy rubs me the wrong way too. That's why I buy from Messicks up in Pa. On the JD dealer, Have you considered using a dealer far off and having them mail it to you? We have a real nice dealership here and although it has been bought out , most of the original counter people are still there. They know our names when we come in the door and we don't go much. If you like, you can pm me and I will pm back their number and the polite guys name. Bordercollie