well, initially I was going to straighten the steps and reweld them but they finally got so flat I just cut them off. And it DOES give me better access to the under side of the tractor. I need to get under it and reconnect the axle lock linkage which has come loose for some reason. I'm sure brush snagged it. I have a new cable for the 3 PH quick lift I need to install as well. I am getting used to the jaunty 45 degree angle of the exhaust stack. LOL I actually had a muffler shop make me up a custom exhaust so it goes from the muffler and dumps down so the exhaust doesnt hang in brush. Bounces the sound off the ground though and is louder.