mike wrote:

On May 10, 3:09 pm, "Colbyt" wrote:
All you need is a new fast loader type head for your SS Troybilt. That is
exactly what I am using. Paid $15 and about 2 hours to install it
differently than the package depicted. Taller guys might like there way of
doing it but it did not suit me. Would be a 20 minute install if you own
the pin ring pliers and want to do it their way.

This is what I bought:http://www.lowes.com/pd_79964-42694-...true&catalogId...

Just in case that link does not work lowes.com and search for this item:
Shakespeare Fast Loader Replacement String Trimmer Head
Item #: 79964 | Model #: 16267

Thanks Colbyt. I'll definitely take a look. Searching on Amazon.com, I
found another, similar replacement head called the "Tanaka No
Brainer." Has anyone here used that one? Seems to get high ratings.
Saw another called a Grass Gator.

Haven't used it-- but I'll note that it is only exposing 2 strings to
your grass [my Pivotrim has 8] and it appears that the ones on the 'No
Brainer' will suffer the same fate as a regular trimmer-- the wear
point is where it goes through the head. The Pivotrim swivels.

Too many styles of Grass Gator to guess at which one you mean-- but I
did try their brush blades once for about 10 minutes. They sucked.

Jim