Anyone make a ratcheting wrench for a cat 1 top link?

[Jg1]

I have a Massey GC1715 compact tractor. I would like to make it easier to adjust my top link. I can’t afford to add rear hydraulics and I’m getting too old to keep struggling to adjust it with my hand. The link doesn’t have a pin drilled through it to spin the link, it just has a u shaped hole on the side of it. The OD of the movable link is approximately 1-1/4”. I was thinking of getting a ratcheting gear wrench to put over the link or even a manual ratcheting pipe thread head wrench but not sure how to attach it, that is if I can find one to fit.
It would be nice if I could take the handle off while not in use.
I’m worried about harming the ratchet if I weld it to the link. I don’t know, maybe it would be ok?
I did sorta find something on line but I didn’t want to drill a hole through my link.
Has anyone done this before or have a better or easier idea?

 

[CH4Ohio]

Why not just go buy a new top link and forget about modifying yours? Harbor Freight sells them, as does TSC, Rural King and every tractor supply store.

 

[jwmorris]

Like a load binder with spherical bearings at both ends?

 

[JeepHead]

Converted mine over to hydraulic. Best thing I did for my tractor!

 

[jwmorris]

Not as cheap but easier, if you have aux hyd.

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[4570Man]

Here’s a ratchet kit that’s made to pin on a top link.

 

[Jg1]

I’ll have to look into the chain binder to see if I can find one with a close enough length as the existing top link. Also the thread size for my ball joints.
My Massey Ferguson does not have a power beyond port for the hydraulics.

 

[4570Man]

I also found this but I couldn’t find one with the more standard ball joint ends.

 

[Jg1]

I’ve looked at this one and I’m still keeping it as a possibility. I could cut off the ends and weld my ball joints on. I’m a little reluctant to cut anything, that’s why I’m looking for other options.

 

[WranglerX]

I’ll have to look into the chain binder to see if I can find one with a close enough length as the existing top link. Also the thread size for my ball joints.
My Massey Ferguson does not have a power beyond port for the hydraulics.

It can be done but i would cost about $350.... Looked into it, then walked away....Decided I didn't need it...

Seems like the are several $50 solutions posted here....