Hyd top link- add on or new?

[DDT]

I had a JD4400. Now a new Kubota L5030, My hyd top link is about 8" too short. Should I add on the end or buy a new one. The clylinder is a 2 x 8.

 

[PineRidge]

You could easily weld your new 8 inch end on the existing cylinder. However your cylinder will still be lacking 8" of total movement. If that doesn't restrict your needs then go for it.

 

[Glenn9643]

Check the difference in length extended and retracted of your OEM link. If you add on to what you have, you'll probably not have enough throw in your cylinder. I would buy a replacement cylinder that matched the retracted length of my OEM link and was pretty close to the extended length.

 

[DDT]

I need about 8" so I can add on. It has threads on the end that I have a eye welded to a nut with a jamb nut behind that. I just need another nut and pipe and a new eye. This way I can remove the end easy and use it for some thing eles. It is a regular 2x8 cylinder that I made work for the top link. I will post a pic when done.