I am having a little bit of a hard time seeing the break. Is it the top part, the socket, that failed or the balls that I assume hook to the cables? How many balls are there? Looks almost like three but there are only two cables. Does the rubber boot just pop off?
Since you got it apart that far, what was involved with the repair? Is this an on-the-tractor deal? How about a parts list and maybe costs. If that's too much to ask, just say so and I will try my best.
I wasn't abusing the loader stick but certainly using it. I suspect this is a weakness and will come up again.
This is very helpful, thanks for posting it.