New top link on MX5100

[OrangeToys]

Courtesy of Fit Rite Hydraulics! I have to say how easy it was to communicate to Brain any and all questions I had during the research stage. He answered everything within a short time period.
First off it arrived on time...was packaged great with no damage.
After using this hydraulic for a short time I don't know how everyone doesn't have one this thing is amazing! Just the ease of adjusting it and fine tuning it is awesome.

 

[TripleR]

Very nice setup, I really like the one on our L5030, but I think yours looks better.

 

[OrangeToys]

Very nice setup, I really like the one on our L5030, but I think yours looks better.

How is yours set up?

 

[Gordon Gould]

Courtesy of Fit Rite Hydraulics!
After using this hydraulic for a short time I don't know how everyone doesn't have one this thing is amazing! Just the ease of adjusting it and fine tuning it is awesome.

You said it all. Congrats on your new hydraulic top link :thumbsup:

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thanks for the plug OrangeToys. :thumbsup: One of my goals for this year is to get more people educated about the top and tilt cylinders. With education come sales, because like you said " After using this hydraulic for a short time I don't know how everyone doesn't have one. This thing is amazing!"

Now, think about what you would be able to do with a hydraulic side link.

 

[CBeal34]

Congratulations Orange Toys. That feature is high on the upgrade list for my L4240.

 

[Code54]

That is a great upgrade! I added one and love it - can't recommend it enough.

 

[OrangeToys]

Thanks guys now I need to figure out a way to hold the cylinder up out if the way when something isn't attached.

 

[TripleR]

How is yours set up?

Mine leaks down and haven't gotten around to working on it.

 

[Code54]

I just got a rubber bungee wrapped it around the cylinder and hook it to the factory location. Works great and if it gets banged it can move a little bit

 

[Kyle241]

Very nice! I like the setup. BTW, your tractor is too clean!

 

[OrangeToys]

Very nice! I like the setup. BTW, your tractor is too clean!

All my equipment is clean or cleaner than most. I keep it all clean for my business. I'm a believer in image says a lot.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thanks guys now I need to figure out a way to hold the cylinder up out if the way when something isn't attached.

I don't know if this will work for you or not, but look to see if you were to twist the OEM hook 90* if it will hook onto one of the hydraulic ports. That is what worked out for my 3215.

 

[weldermike]

I don't know if this will work for you or not, but look to see if you were to twist the OEM hook 90* if it will hook onto one of the hydraulic ports. That is what worked out for my 3215.

Great idea, and if that dont work on his tractor just knock the flux off a welding rod, emery it up and bend it up however you need.

 

[OrangeToys]

Great idea, and if that dont work on his tractor just knock the flux off a welding rod, emery it up and bend it up however you need.

How would I do that? I've never done that with a rod

 

[weldermike]

Dont know if ur kidding or not, but knock off flux with a hammer, bend a loop on the end for the bolt, then just shoot from the hip from there! Whatever you need.

 

[weldermike]

I work off an anvil alot so im sorry bud! Lets say you need a 2in diameter. Find a socket that fits ur needs, put it in a vice, then vise grip ur welding wire to it and tap it around. Theres ur loop bud.

 

[OrangeToys]

I work off an anvil alot so im sorry bud! Lets say you need a 2in diameter. Find a socket that fits ur needs, put it in a vice, then vise grip ur welding wire to it and tap it around. Theres ur loop bud.

O ya I've seen pics of the being done. What's the best way to clean off the rod?

 

[weldermike]

Just tap it lightly with a hammer on a table or something, then hit it with emery paper to smoothe off the chunks.

 

[Deano]

All my equipment is clean or cleaner than most. I keep it all clean for my business. I'm a believer in image says a lot.

How right you are!!:thumbsup: