Grappler may need hoses for hydrolics

[The_Al]

The hydrolic connections on my Grappler bent a bit today from a tree branch pushing on it. Fluid was spitting out until I tightened the connections down, but I found out that the connections are a bit bent. They seem to be usable, but will eventually need to be replaced. The connection is a bit cock-eyed due to the pressure the branch put on them.

I wonder if anyone has a pointer to where I can purchase new connectors, and the small black hydrolic hoses needed?

Thanks

Al

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Use them until there is a problem, you don't have a problem right now, unless you just don't like looking at them.

 

[olthumpa]

Use them until there is a problem, you don't have a problem right now, unless you just don't like looking at them.

Agree.

Any decent hydrolic shop can make them for you. If you go this rout, I would bring in the ones that I want to replace so you get exact replacements - length and fittings - outside hose diameter might very.

 

[magicheater]

The hydrolic connections on my Grappler bent a bit today from a tree branch pushing on it. Fluid was spitting out until I tightened the connections down, but I found out that the connections are a bit bent. They seem to be usable, but will eventually need to be replaced. The connection is a bit cock-eyed due to the pressure the branch put on them.

I wonder if anyone has a pointer to where I can purchase new connectors, and the small black hydrolic hoses needed?

Thanks

Al

Would have a pic of your "Grappler" and the problem area so we can see what you are dealing with?

 

[chip812]

Agree.

Any decent hydrolic shop can make them for you. If you go this rout, I would bring in the ones that I want to replace so you get exact replacements - length and fittings - outside hose diameter might very.

Be sure to tell the shop NOT to bend them the same... My FIL took some bent lines to a shop to get a replacement made... They put the same bend in it that he wanted to be straight... I laughed... I was the only one that laughed...

 

[mcp]

Be sure to tell the shop NOT to bend them the same... My FIL took some bent lines to a shop to get a replacement made... They put the same bend in it that he wanted to be straight... I laughed... I was the only one that laughed...

LOL. I guess you won't be using them anymore... (or the FIL...)