Hydraulic top link dimension?

[backyardtrack]

***EDIT*** THE NAME IF THIS THREAD SHOULD BE HYDRAULIC SIDE LINK DIMENSION?***EDIT***

I want to order my TNT from ccm asap for my tc45 but I'm not sure what size side link to get? I wrote down the dimensions of my fixed side link the other day but I lost the sheet of paper that had the info on it. I'd just go remeasure it but my tractor was taken to the dealer yesterday (25 minutes away)to get a few things fixed and I probably won't get it back until some time next week. I tried a few searches to find what size hydraulic side link people were using but I couldn't find exactly what I needed to know. I need to find out how long the fixed side link is? I thought it was something like 17" center of hole to center of hole but I can't remember exactly what I had measured. I also need to know the diameter of the hole on the swivel end (top) of the side link? I called and talked to ccm yesterday and they said if my fixed side link was 17.25" or smaller I needed a 4" cylnder but if it was over 17.25 inches I could use a 6" cylnder. I thought I had measured 17" even, if so, will the extra .25 really matter much? I'd rather have 6" of movement that 4" if it won't hurt anything. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I know I should probably just wait and order the parts for the tnt next week after I get my tractor back but I really wanted get the ball rolling so I can get it all working asap. I hate waiting!

 

[ustobefarmer]

I have a TC 40 but I think the side links would be the same. It measured 17.25" center hole to center hole. The top pin is .75 and the bottom is .625. Hope this helps. Good luck with your tractor.

 

[backyardtrack]

ustobefarmer thanks for the info. I called ccm yesterday and was told if I didn't get the side link ordered right away I would have to wait until fall to get one. I guess they get busy with hay and other things in the summer and just don't have the time to be fabricating custom links. Anyway I ended driving to my dealer late yesterday to measure my tractor so I could have my order placed before ccm closed yesterday. I hope to get my tractor back next week and atleast my top link so I can start playing with my box balde. I'm having a 3rd remote added so I can make the scarifiers on my BB hydraulic. Maybe I'm just lazy but it'll be nice to be able to adjust the top link, side link, and scarifiers without ever to leave the cab!