Kenny, I'm sorry I failed on the pics. I've been so busy with everything else. The pins are 3/4" I'm home sick today so I'll try and get them later today.
Guys, this one is the closest I could find. Surplus Center Item Detail. Is there a smaller retracted length with an 8" stroke? I'm clueless on this stuff.
This cylinder is kind of on the light side, but it should work okay. The only thing that I would be concerned about is hitting something with the cylinder extended, the rod is only 3/4" and won't take much to bend it. I wouldn't go ramming any snow banks.