97 John Deere 425 steering cylinder

[beenthere]

And you couldn't match up the different cylinders shown in the JD parts link to tell which one needed?

 

[weeder]

And you couldn't match up the different cylinders shown in the JD parts link to tell which one needed?

I think it looks like the 12C AM147176 and if it is this is the right number to order?

 

[weeder]

Here are the numbers I found on the radiator. TCD P/N 04-0034 JD P/N AM 121497 Mfg date 1-7-97

Ok I think it is

I think it looks like the 12C AM147176 and if it is this is the right number to order?

Where is a good place to get one and not break the bank?

 

[beenthere]

Any idea what failed? Or it just quit working? Are you certain it just needs a cylinder?

 

[weeder]

Any idea what failed? Or it just quit working? Are you certain it just needs a cylinder?

It leaks must be worn out seals. Still works just leaks really bad. Man, those are expensive, and I've seen where you can't just replace the seals. Where to get one fairly cheap?

 

[arto98607]

Where is a good place to get one and not break the bank?

Here is a John Deere dealer I have bought parts from online:

Reynolds Farm and Equipment

 

[Richard001]

A quick check show Amazon having it for about half the price that JD wants:

Amazon.com

 

[LukeL]

The Amazon ones actually work OK. The cylinder can be resealed as well, but it takes some pretty involved cutting and welding.

 

[weeder]

The Amazon ones actually work OK. The cylinder can be resealed as well, but it takes some pretty involved cutting and welding.

Well my cutting and welding abilities are not very good anymore I just want a good cyl to replace the old leaky one I'm tired of putting cardboard down on my garage floor

 

[arto98607]

How did replacing the cylinder work out for you?

I replace a leaky steering cylinder on my JD430 late last fall with aftermarket one and it works well & the fit was good, but we will see in couple of years how well it survives real use?