chucko
Veteran Member
so how much would it cost me to add one to my Bx? Is this something I can do myself?
Hyd top link cost?
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Junkman
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I got mine from Mark Carter at CCI. Great person to work with, fast shipping and well packed. When it arrived, the box was so well padded, I had no idea what was inside. I don't remember the exact price, but about $175 with shipping sticks in my mind. I know when I purchased mine, they were running out of them. Don't know if they have restocked. The nice thing about the top link is the check valve. Here is a link to a thread about them..... Hydraulic top link questions - 5 pages worth !! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Inspector507
Super Member
Here's a pic of the top link that CCI sells
top link
Here's one that JimMC sells
Terrain Contour Control
The one CCI sells is about $170, Jim's is about $230.
top link
Here's one that JimMC sells
Terrain Contour Control
The one CCI sells is about $170, Jim's is about $230.
PineRidge
Super Member
Inspector507 the 2 hydraulic top links appear to be almost identical. Any comments on the differences?
Inspector507
Super Member
Mark admitted to me in person that his is a little "lighter duty" but they will perform the same purpose. One has an indicator and is beefier, the other will do the job as well, I suposse.
I got the one from JimMc, but I don't have a rear remote yet, so I haven't even mentioned it. I have not seen Mark's in person either, but others have.
I got the one from JimMc, but I don't have a rear remote yet, so I haven't even mentioned it. I have not seen Mark's in person either, but others have.
RobertN
Super Member
I did my own TnT a couple years ago. Between everything, I think it was $600-ish. Kubota, and the local independant near me wanted $900+. I know why; it is not cheap for the parts, much less the labor to build it.
To do again, I would use welded cylinders. Don't get the Prince 3-spool valve from Northern. Although it is probably a great valve, when I got it and place it on the fender, my Kubota fell on it's side. Imagine the intro from "The Flinstones" with the rack o ribs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Ok, not really, but close. It was HUGE. I sent it back, and got a small 2-spool "Metro" from the local repair guy.
If you are going to the effort of T, go for the extra valve spool so you can add the other "T". I find I use the tilt more than the top link.
To do again, I would use welded cylinders. Don't get the Prince 3-spool valve from Northern. Although it is probably a great valve, when I got it and place it on the fender, my Kubota fell on it's side. Imagine the intro from "The Flinstones" with the rack o ribs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Ok, not really, but close. It was HUGE. I sent it back, and got a small 2-spool "Metro" from the local repair guy.
If you are going to the effort of T, go for the extra valve spool so you can add the other "T". I find I use the tilt more than the top link.
MadReferee
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I have the CCM top link from Mark. It doesn't appear to be light duty to me. Works fine on my B2710.
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BillG_in_TX
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Robert,
In a post by JimMc concerning the Terrain Contour Control, he says: " ... if one is currently using 2 remotes to control the 2 cylinders on an existing system, the joystick valve will only use 1 remote to control the 2 cylinders, thus freeing up a remote."
Sounds like a GREAT benefit for choosing his system.
In a post by JimMc concerning the Terrain Contour Control, he says: " ... if one is currently using 2 remotes to control the 2 cylinders on an existing system, the joystick valve will only use 1 remote to control the 2 cylinders, thus freeing up a remote."
Sounds like a GREAT benefit for choosing his system.
