Backhoe bh75 dipper rod bent

[kcender]

Found a helpful shop that used a press, alum blocking, and dial indicator to straighten. Cost $30. I did order a new seal kit but am going to clean up and reassemble using original seals. If it starts leaking down the road I'll put the new seals in. There are a couple small nicks on the rod but hopefully they do not affect performance. When I put it back together do I need to pre fill or can I just install retracted and use hydraulics to fill it?

Don't know about where you live but up here a seal kit from Kubota is 130 dollars.The price at a hydraulic shop is about 60 dollars.I am thinking the quality would be about the same as Kubota probably buys seals from a third party but I am only guessing on that.Anyway,I am glad it is working out for you without costing a lot :thumbsup:

 

[bigballer]

Don't know about where you live but up here a seal kit from Kubota is 130 dollars.The price at a hydraulic shop is about 60 dollars.I am thinking the quality would be about the same as Kubota probably buys seals from a third party but I am only guessing on that.Anyway,I am glad it is working out for you without costing a lot :thumbsup:

my dealer priced the seal kit at $55, it showed up yesterday but i haven't picked it up yet, curious to see how "inclusive" it is..

so far so good on the straightened rod and original seals, dug out two monster stumps today no leaks, no power loss, and no worries! in fact, it seems stronger than before!