Hydraulic top link?

[MorningViewStables]

The DPCV valve fittings sold with the cylinder are the same as the ones on the cylinder from Agristoreusa.com so the good news is that I can operate with or without it simply by moving my hydraulic connections directly to the cylinder. Buying the check valve later may be an exercise in plumbing and cost you more. Just fyi and not intended to stir up debate with those that insist in using or not using a DPCV.

 

[paulwestski]

I second contacting Fit Rite Hydraulics.
I had him build the top and tilt kit for my L3800.
I'm pretty handy and good at fabricating. I couldn't build the kit for the price he was selling it for.

They custom build each top link kit for your model tractor.
Brian really knows what will work for your tractor.

I think he is also offering valve kits for controlling the top link.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Most guys have gone with the 21"-31" unit. But I have had 2 others go with a 19"-27" units and I think that the shorter unit might actually match up with the true mid stroke measurement better. $260 for the top link that is a 3" dia cylinder with a 1 1/2" dia rod. $55 for the hose kit and flow restrictor. If you need something else, I can do that also, just ask.