Top link sizes

mayyear

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Equipment
B2910
Apr 20, 2018
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Lodi California
Hello!

I have a problem and I'm hoping someone else has had the problem too!***128514;

I recently added some Pat's easy hitches which are amazing...but now my top link (hydraulic) is too short and I cant get any of my implements level :( now I have tried looking for longer stroke top links but I cant seem to find them anywhere! It's a category 1 link and my current one has an 8 inch stroke. Does anyone know a company that sells larger category 1 links???
 

007kubotaguy

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B7100DT L245DT JD 2355
Dec 23, 2012
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Herald Calif.
Hello
If your hydraulic top link is in good condition, I would just have it extended. Ag Industrial manufacturing in Lodi could take care of you.
Good Luck Lance
 

majorwager

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MX5100 FEL ford 1620 FEL International 484 FEL Lull 844C
Top link adapter agri supply

Longer cylinder: just use a swivel eye cylinder from surplus center. Many length and rod diameters available, inexpensive.

Existing rod could be replaced w/ longer rod that would NOT retract completely. That is a very expensive solution.

I had pitting on a rod, asked hyd shop for quote. Replacement rod was more than whole new cylinder.
 

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MtnViewRanch

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Oct 10, 2012
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Lakeside Ca.
Hello!

I have a problem and I'm hoping someone else has had the problem too!***128514;

I recently added some Pat's easy hitches which are amazing...but now my top link (hydraulic) is too short and I cant get any of my implements level :( now I have tried looking for longer stroke top links but I cant seem to find them anywhere! It's a category 1 link and my current one has an 8 inch stroke. Does anyone know a company that sells larger category 1 links???
So you need a cat 1 top link with a narrow (1 9/16") tractor end with a 20"-30" working length. I can build it for you, but I'm out 19 weeks right now. ;)