Aftermarket terramite cylinders

[LawrenceFine]

Hi all. I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a 1996 T5C. The boom cylinder is leaking and I want to replace it. Also, one end of cylinder was previously welded, so it is not worth rebuilding. After calling Terramite and dealing with sticker shock for new cylinder, I decided to shop aftermarket parts. Does anybody have have any leads on where to lookfor a replacement cylinder? Thanks for any help.

 

[bassdr]

Hi all. I'm new to the forum. I just purchased a 1996 T5C. The boom cylinder is leaking and I want to replace it. Also, one end of cylinder was previously welded, so it is not worth rebuilding. After calling Terramite and dealing with sticker shock for new cylinder, I decided to shop aftermarket parts. Does anybody have have any leads on where to lookfor a replacement cylinder? Thanks for any help.

How ironic! I have exactly the same issue/question. My T5C is a 1992. boom cylinder is the wrong one, previously welded, and can't pay $490 for a new one! Any help here appreciated!

 

[LawrenceFine]

I have taken measurements of the cylinder, which appear to be 16" stroke, 24" pin center, 2 1/2" bore and 1" pins. However, I can not seem to locate an aftermarket cylinder with those specs. I found some 3" bore cylinders but I know the body of the cylinder will be too wide to fit the pin mounts on the machine. I will keep you posted if I find anything. Please do the same.

 

[LawrenceFine]

2.5X16X1.5 DA HYD CYL 1 PINS HVY DUTY CROSSTUBE

I found this link via another thread on this site. It is exactly what I am looking for. You may find what you need as well.

 

[bassdr]

Nice work! I believe this would work. However, they are out of stock until September. I'll probably wait and order when they have stock.
Thanks!

 

[LawrenceFine]

bassdr, how did that cylinder work out for you? Just curious. I am ordering one for my machine now (finally!). By the way, my machine is a 1993, not a 1996.

 

[agjones]

Any report on whether the replacement cylinders worked? I just salvaged a Terramite T5C from a collapsed barn...a couple of cylinders are missing...any measurements of boom, loader or stabilizers are greatly appreciated!

 

[LawrenceFine]

Yes. The cylinder was a perfect fit. Only a few items to note. I had to flip the hydraulic line connections from below to above the boom cylinder. The required SAE adapters take a bit more room. You will need a couple of adapters to convert the SAE fittings on the cylinder to the NPT fitting on the lines. Cylinder has been on for a while and working great.

 

[bundyal]

I've got a similar problem.I have a T7 with a curved boom and need a new crowd cylinder.The one that's on has a severely bent rod and its NOT an original cyl. All Im sure of is the Pins are 1". Sticker shock at Terramite is severe so Im looking around.The problem is I dont know the original specs for the cylinder and Terramite wont come off of them. I've asked on other forums and I keep getting different answers on the original part #.

 

[nyone]

If you cant find the dimentions i would get the boom all the way up and start with the collapsed length.

 

[bundyal]

Cant nyone. The cylinder off off and the rod broken.

 

[nyone]

Use a comealong to pull it up. Im sure you can find dimentions on full height of bucket or loading height. Get it to that point and take a few measurements. Going by some 3rd party knowledge on the Internet is iffy at best.

 

[bundyal]

I measured the old cylinder. Fully extended id 46 1/2". The bore is 2 1/2", the rod is 1 1/2", the pins are 1". It worked alright.Maybe Ill just order one that size.

 

[nyone]

I wouldnt order a cylinder based on the fully extended dimention alone. You most likely spend more time at full boom up when loading a truck or something. Having both would be real handy when you order a new cylinder.
Surpluscenter.com has a prety good selection of cylinders.

Its hard to believe you bent a 1.5in rod with only 2.5in bore. Do you know how it happen?

 

[bundyal]

nope.I loaned it out and thats how it came back.

 

[scott bailey]

Nice work! I believe this would work. However, they are out of stock until September. I'll probably wait and order when they have stock.
Thanks!

Do you happen to still have part # ? I can't find this one and need one. Help a old man out who doesn't understand all this stuff. THANKS

 

[2manyrocks]

I just happened to be looking at this thread because I recently had to replace the seals in the curl cylinder on my T5C. The seal kit cost me $69 and took the better part of a day. My hose fittings were so tight to the cylinder that I gave up and just worked with the cylinder on the machine. Then there are two seals on the piston that I had to heat in hot water to make pliable enough to install. Overall, not the easiest job.

I also happened to notice this review on Amazon where someone bought an aftermarket curl cylinder for about $100 shipped and then had to convert the fittings. But he got a new cylinder and didn't have to mess with changing the seals. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...ef=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B009PJELO8

 

[nyone]

A 2in bore, 16in stroke and 1in pin size cylinder is prety standard. Converting from SAE Oring to what i assume is NPT is simple and can be done for cheap.

I wouldnt mess with a seal kit if the cylinder wasnt something special and a new being so cheap.