I wonder how much it would cost to ship to CT? I've been looking for a factory blade assy. in the N.E., but haven't found any yet. The dealers in this area really don't have any knowledge of them either. I have not been able to find out how and where the joystick control valve mounts, that is my primary question. I did find out after a lot of tooth pulling that the subframe mounting brackets DO stay on year round, and the subframe is easily removeable.