btw, having had JD and Ford/Shibaura 1520s I'm already curious as to which one you have. IIRC the rear remote 'kit' for Ford 1520 CUT was about $450. I'd assume that same for an old JD 1520 would be similarly ~$5 hun if found new. Check the yards (AllStates, etc) for used bits. You never know what machine's on a lot somewhere for parts.