Top hydraulic link hoses length

[tradosaurus]

I just bought a Cat 1 top link cylinder. I'm going to get the hydraulic hoses made at a hydraulic shop.
I'm going to get 3/8" hose with the appropriate ends (see picture) but get a 24" and 30" length respectively.
What length hose are you running on your top link cylinder to rear remote?

 

[Tropical Jack]

It really depends on where your quick couplers are in relation to your cylinder fittings. I don’t think there is a one size fits all answer. I used scraps of garden hose to mock up mine before buying the hoses.


Jack

 

[GreensvilleJay]

TJ 'stole' my idea !!!!
yeah, great use for leaky water hoses
remember to 'cycle' the 3PH fully up and down, to be SURE the lengths are correct

 

[tradosaurus]

Well I know of one user that stated his 36" hoses were too long. Fit Rite Hydraulics uses one 30" and one 36". If you have a MX5400 what are your lengths?

 

[CGMKCM]

I have 36" and they are a little long. I have not had any problems with the extra length and use Ball bungee cords to secure hoses to ram and each other.

 

[Kennyd4110]

Air hose works great for mock-ups too.