Shorten Skid Posts?

[dougtrr2]

I use a BX24 with a blade to move my snow. To set the height of the blade you stack up washers under the mount for the post. Currently, when I want to change the number of washers I have to raise the blade, then angle it to get enough clearance to remove the skid/post and adjust the washers. I can only do one side at a time. Not a big deal, but an annoyance.

It finally dawned on me if I cut an inch off each post and redrilled the keeper hole I would have enough clearance to adjust the washers without angling the blade. I can't see any downside as there is a lot of extra post. Am I missing something? The only issue I could anticipate is if the post is hardened. If it is I may give up on this idea. I would drill the new hole before I cut it off.

Appreciate the input.

Doug in SW IA

 

[SuperiorLakeEffect]

My plow truck is the same, I just drive it up on some 2x6 scraps to get me the clearance I need. Since I only do this about twice a year, it's not too much of a pain.

 

[chim]

I worked with a guy from Iowa who mentioned several times how flat it was. I was going to suggest pulling the tractor up to a place where the ground dropped of a bit

 

[dougtrr2]

Okay, over 100 views and no screams from the safety police and no one has said there is a hidden flaw to my plan. But, the two responses I did get gave me a forehead slapping "DOH" moment. My driveway slopes up to the stall I park my tractor in. I may be able to pull out to the edge of the garage and have enough clearance.

Doug in SW IA