Hydraulic top link length?

UncleBuck1 · Feb 28, 2015

I would like to purchase a hydraulic top link, primarily for use with a box blade. When my box blade is level the top link is 28" center-to- center; how much retraction and extension from level do I need?

MtnViewRanch · Feb 28, 2015

My recommendation would be for a 22"-32" working length. Gets you a little bit more retraction than extension and that can work in your favor when you have conditions-situations when you need the implement raised up higher.

s219 · Feb 28, 2015

You can use your mechanical top link to find the feasible min and max lengths and use that as rough guidance. Hydraulic top links I see that would work have ranges of 22-30", 24-32", and 26-34".

GManBart · Mar 1, 2015

I can't add anything more than has already been said, but I will put a plug in for Brian at Fit Rite....great hydraulic top link setups! The one he built for my LS was perfect, and it simply toyed with a 1,400lb implement.

Fallon · Mar 4, 2015

GManBart said:
I can't add anything more than has already been said, but I will put a plug in for Brian at Fit Rite....great hydraulic top link setups! The one he built for my LS was perfect, and it simply toyed with a 1,400lb implement.

Same here, happy with my gear from MtnViewRanch (same guy).