How to measure top link

[Mike from MI]

Extended all the way out and center hole to center hole ?

 

[bcp]

Many I see list both dimensions-fully closed and fully open. Otherwise you could get a match one way and not the other.

Like this one: 17 to 25 1/2

Top Link, Cat 1, 13 Center Tube Length

Bruce

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Extended all the way out and center hole to center hole ?

What is it that you are trying to do? Get a replacement, get a second unit, what?

 

[Mike from MI]

Building ballast box out of plastic barrel. I need a longer top link to keep barrel level when lifted to where lower arms are level.

 

[Mike from MI]

Many I see list both dimensions-fully closed and fully open. Otherwise you could get a match one way and not the other. Like this one: 17 to 25 1/2 Top Link, Cat 1, 13 Center Tube Length Bruce

Thanks Bruce. Looks like I'll need to find one about 35".

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Building ballast box out of plastic barrel. I need a longer top link to keep barrel level when lifted to where lower arms are level.

As noted, typically listed are the collapsed and the extended lengths. Take a look here. They usually have a good selection at a reasonable cost. :thumbsup:

 

[Mike from MI]

As noted, typically listed are the collapsed and the extended lengths. Take a look here. They usually have a good selection at a reasonable cost. :thumbsup:

Thanks for the link just ordered one for much less than others I have looked at with shipping.

 

[Threepoint]

Mike, you checked the retracted length too, right? Will the new longer link give you the retraction you need when you're using implements other than the ballast barrel, e.g. a York rake or a rear blade that you want to carry high for clearance from time to time? But I guess if not, you could always just swap it out for the original when necessary.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Tractor Supply Co. - Enjoy searching: top links

 

[Mike from MI]

Mike, you checked the retracted length too, right? Will the new longer link give you the retraction you need when you're using implements other than the ballast barrel, e.g. a York rake or a rear blade that you want to carry high for clearance from time to time? But I guess if not, you could always just swap it out for the original when necessary.

My current top link works well for my other improvements, so I'll just swap out when using ballast, probably just leave attached to ballast barrel.
Thanks everyone for the great input.