Picked up a 1986 Ford 4610 today

ovrszd · Apr 3, 2016

More commonly called extendable links.

Happy Gilmore · Apr 3, 2016

ovrszd said:
More commonly called extendable links.

I was figuring, but wanted to be sure. They make life much easier.

Happy Gilmore · Apr 3, 2016

jacain said:
I think they allow a certain amount of in and out movement for easier hookup. Flex-link lift arms. <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=463375"/>

They make changing 3 pt implements far easier.

japody · Apr 3, 2016

I have the same arms on both my Ford 4000 and 5000. Unfortunately, I could not get Pat's Easy change system to work on them.

Happy Gilmore · Apr 10, 2016

Removed my old stabilizers, cut the ears off the old mounting hardware and got everything installed. I was real happy to get OEM stabilizer hangers. The ROPS was a nuisance to get the mounting bolts out for modification, 1/2 and 3/4 impact guns wouldn't break 4 of the 8 bolts free, had to go to a friends 1" impact.

Creamer · Apr 10, 2016

I see the different colors there and that is what I think of when I put something new on my tractor - how much the paint has faded over time.

ovrszd · Apr 11, 2016

Ford blue is very hard to match.

Happy Gilmore · Apr 11, 2016

The color is how they came in the box. They're nowhere near as rugged as oem, but they'll do for now. I'm still looking for a salvaged oem pair.

jacain · Apr 11, 2016

Happy Gilmore said:
The color is how they came in the box. They're nowhere near as rugged as oem, but they'll do for now. I'm still looking for a salvaged oem pair.

Those look similar to the pair I bought. After getting my hands on them, I feel there is a lot of room for improvement.

A little off topic, but what would you guys pay for a set of 8 Ford suitcase weights? There are some not too far from my house and the guy wants $70 a piece.

aarolar · Apr 11, 2016

jacain said:
Those look similar to the pair I bought. After getting my hands on them, I feel there is a lot of room for improvement.

A little off topic, but what would you guys pay for a set of 8 Ford suitcase weights? There are some not too far from my house and the guy wants $70 a piece.

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Typically looking at or around a dollar a lb.