Adding Fit-Rite Top n' Tilt to LS XR4046HC

lostcreekranch · Feb 21, 2015

Installed new Fit-Rite hydraulic top and side links to new LS XR-4046HC. Installation was easy and the hose lengths suggested by Brian were just right for full range of motion, in both axis. Removed the adjustable side link from right side and installed it in place of the fixed side link on the left side. Next, extended the hydralic side link to 1/2 stroke then adjusted the left side link to level the lower arms. This will give about equal tilt both right and left.

Hint: If you use a QA on your 3-point, the top link cylinder needs to be about 2" shorter at full retract. We have the Delta Hook CAT 1 QA but, other QA's will have same issue.

Installed Woods GSM84P rear grader on 3-point and parked on a level surface. Adjusted to side link to make grader level from right to left.

Installed a magnetic base digital angle gauge on horizontal cross member, zeroed it for level and then ran side link to both tilt extremes. 6.5 degrees left and 6.9 degrees right, for delta of 13.4 degrees. Will lower the left adjustable link a thread or two and tilt should be approximately equal in both directions.

Next, I leveled the grader front to rear with the top link.

Completly extended and retracted the top link and measured 7.1 degrees to rear and 11.4 to front or delta of 18.5 degrees.

I am really pleased with this setup, the wide range of angle in both axis, and the excellent service from Fit-Rite Hydraulics.

The floor is open for questions.

MtnViewRanch · Feb 21, 2015

Thanks for all the pictures Rick, gives people an idea of motion that you get on your tractor.

k0ua · Feb 21, 2015

Not much left to question, the pictures tell all. Good job:thumbsup:

Bluesteel · Feb 21, 2015

That's a sweet deal right there. You're getting that tractor set up nice

lostcreekranch · Feb 21, 2015

Thanks! Working to keep economy hopping in my small way.

Depending on weather, hoping to get out and see how much better the rear grader performs with "from the cab" angle adjustment. Worked on our driveway and ranch roads before installing to Fit-Rite Kit and frankly got tired of constantly having to get out of cab to make adjustments.

This will be WAY better!

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/pine · Feb 21, 2015

...got tired of constantly having to get out of cab to make adjustments...

Nice job...:thumbsup:
You will be thanking yourself every time you make an adjustment...and because you can now make those adjustments on the fly the end results will be better because you can keep a blade etc. fine tuned to the surface...

GManBart · Feb 22, 2015

Nice setup! Brian makes a great product

Ravensluck · Feb 22, 2015

That looks good! Thanks for sharing.

gphil12873 · Feb 24, 2015

I have email Brian and I still wanting to do this. Im glad you posted those. I know I hate getting off and on to make those little adjustments. Maybe soon.