Loader Lift Cylinder 2005 T5C

JonnyRed · Jan 28, 2019

I have a badly leaking lift cylinder so instead of rebuilding I went ahead and ordered 2 of these https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Double-Acting-Hydraulic-Cylinder/dp/B009PJELO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548715708&sr=8-1&keywords=mighty+2x16+cylinder and some fittings to replace the originals.

My question is in regards to the cylinder pins and their removal. Does anyone have any experience with these style pin retainers and how to remove them?

This is the pin nearest to the operators station on the loader lift cylinders.

AllDodge · Jan 28, 2019

Look on the other side of the plate where the pin comes out the other side. There should be a bolt and nut which needs to be removed so the pin will come out.

I rebuilt every cylinder on my T5C and other then messy its wasn't hard

JonnyRed · Jan 30, 2019

Appreciate you.

I'll follow up with a review of these cylinders and the install.

TractorGuy · Jan 30, 2019

Just installed some generic 2x18 cylinders on my JD 420 loader. They are working great so far but I haven't really worked it yet.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums.../407714-aftermarket-cylinders-420-loader.html

JonnyRed · Feb 2, 2019

Finished replacing the original loader cylinders with the Mighty brand ones I got off Amazon. Total investment with fittings was $225.00 and that covered both sides. Install went pretty smooth. Only thing that required some massaging was the rod ends were to wide and needed an 1/8 to a 1/4 inch off of each side. I just eyeballed it and test fit them until it worked. After hooking everything back up the loader performed fine and finally no leaks on the loader cylinders. Next I will tackle my hoe cylinders. Being as cheap as it was it is almost easier just buying new cylinders versus repacking the originals.

AllDodge · Feb 3, 2019

Looks good, but the rebuild cylinder kits cost about $45 each from Terramite

JonnyRed · Feb 3, 2019

A valid point about the cost of the seal kits. However I look at it like 15 year old cylinders with a couple thousand hours could probably stand to be replaced. Either way, it is nice to not have to watch a cylinder leak every time the machine is operated.:thumbsup: