My top link has either been bent slightly or seized up. Either way I need a new one. Kubota top links are over $200 which seems ridiculous. Will the top links TSC and other sell work just as well? I would think so, but wanted an opinion from here. THanks
Kubota MX 5400 top link replacement
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Yes. Measure and match the rod diameter, the ends type and size, as well as the collapsed and extended length.
Also if you have a 2.5" diameter cylinder get the same. I replaced mine on the MX5200 after it egged out and dropped the ball.
There are lots of cylinders all over online. You can use one that exceeds your throw by a little
Also if you have a 2.5" diameter cylinder get the same. I replaced mine on the MX5200 after it egged out and dropped the ball.
There are lots of cylinders all over online. You can use one that exceeds your throw by a little
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I think that he is talking about the OEM manual top link. 
Your tractor end uses a 3/4" pin and is only 1 3/4" wide. The implement end should be a narrow (1 3/4" wide) cat 2 end. (1" pin) Then use a reducer bushing for cat 1 implements.
Not sure how easy it's going to be to find that.
You might need to get a straight cat 2 top link (2" wide ball swivels) with some floating bushings and do some grinding to get the ball swivels to fit for width.
Yes any of the 3rd party links are fine, or even better, if you can find one with the right ends.
I believe that the midpoint adjustment should be around 30".
Good luck.
Your tractor end uses a 3/4" pin and is only 1 3/4" wide. The implement end should be a narrow (1 3/4" wide) cat 2 end. (1" pin) Then use a reducer bushing for cat 1 implements.
Not sure how easy it's going to be to find that.
You might need to get a straight cat 2 top link (2" wide ball swivels) with some floating bushings and do some grinding to get the ball swivels to fit for width.
Yes any of the 3rd party links are fine, or even better, if you can find one with the right ends.
I believe that the midpoint adjustment should be around 30".
Good luck.
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When I was looking the local dealer had a selection of manual links for around $50 each?I think that he is talking about the OEM manual top link.
Your tractor end uses a 3/4" pin and is only 1 3/4" wide. The implement end should be a narrow (1 3/4" wide) cat 2 end. (1" pin) Then use a reducer bushing for cat 1 implements.
Not sure how easy it's going to be to find that.
You might need to get a straight cat 2 top link (2" wide ball swivels) with some floating bushings and do some grinding to get the ball swivels to fit for width.
Yes any of the 3rd party links are fine, or even better, if you can find one with the right ends.
I believe that the midpoint adjustment should be around 30".
Good luck.
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No doubt, 3rd party units. Most likely gold or silver in color. Not painted Kubota grey.