Bucket leveler. What broke?

[MOlivin]

Hi all,

Was working with the leveler 2 minutes ago, all of a sudden it stopped moving. Got off and noticed the arm is all bent and loose.

I'm guessing I need to make that into a circle again, but what does it go around? That rectangular post in the photo?

Thanks all!

 

[MOlivin]

Son of a b. Just realized arm holds the hydraulic, well that has to be perfectly round so I'm guessing I need a new one.

Every freaking day.

 

[mdhughes]

Son of a b. Just realized arm holds the hydraulic, well that has to be perfectly round so I'm guessing I need a new one.

Every freaking day.

Ouch, that's all I can say. I guess the keeper bolt fell out?

 

[MOlivin]

Thats what I would guess. Bolt and nut are no where to be found.
Any ideas where to get this cheaper then the Stealer?

As a reminder to everyone... check your nuts... or they may fall off. heyooo

 

[imarobot]

Thats what I would guess. Bolt and nut are no where to be found.
Any ideas where to get this cheaper then the Stealer?

As a reminder to everyone... check your nuts... or they may fall off. heyooo

Checked; they're still there

 

[dirtydeed]

Just a reminder that those keeper bolts need a nylock nut and aren't supposed to be tightened. They need to be able to move freely. If they are tightened they will break for sure.

 

[JonM]

Thats what I would guess. Bolt and nut are no where to be found.
Any ideas where to get this cheaper then the Stealer?

As a reminder to everyone... check your nuts... or they may fall off. heyooo

keeper bolts arent anything special.

the pins themselves are.

ive sheered several keepers on backhoe pins. i just replace them with whatever is handy.

it helps to inspect before and after use for broken missing things

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Dealer only part, and it's not that expensive.
Around $95