I was considering getting the hydraulic top link that CC Machinery offers for the BX series, but noticed it only has 4" of stroke, going from 14" to 18": Tractor Hydraulic toplinks, Top-N-Tilt, Side link cylinders
I measured the existing top link and it has 8" of range, from 14" to 22".
So I went onto Surplus Center and found a couple of cylinders with swivel eyes that might work:
1.5X6X1, 13-1/4" to 19-1/4"
1.5X8X1, 15-1/4" to 23-1/4"
Right now I'm leaning towards the 1.5x6x1 cylinder, because if I miss the extra length, I can cut the swivel eye off and weld in a 3/4" piece of steel.
Thoughts, suggestions, alternatives?
I measured the existing top link and it has 8" of range, from 14" to 22".
So I went onto Surplus Center and found a couple of cylinders with swivel eyes that might work:
1.5X6X1, 13-1/4" to 19-1/4"
1.5X8X1, 15-1/4" to 23-1/4"
Right now I'm leaning towards the 1.5x6x1 cylinder, because if I miss the extra length, I can cut the swivel eye off and weld in a 3/4" piece of steel.
Thoughts, suggestions, alternatives?