Top link fro CK30

[TForan]

I bent my top link and I need a new one. Is it a Kioti part or is it a generic part I can get other places.

Thanks!

Tony

 

[DirtHauler]

Generic; just match the min/max length and the "ball" end pin size and you should be good to go.

 

[TForan]

Thanks,DH
I picked one up at TSC.

 

[dfkrug]

I notice the CK30 stock toplinks are wimpier than the
$20 generic aftermkt toplinks I have purchased. Go
figure.

 

[KiotiJohn]

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$20 generic aftermkt toplinks I have purchased. Go
figure. )</font>
That was something I noticed on most of the new tractors I tried when I was first looking for a new tractor. Like you said, go figure.
John

 

[HODAK]

Shows what I know. My top link is heavier than the one that was on the old Ford. I use a couple for different implements to avoid adjusting all the time. How do you bend one?

 

[TForan]

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I can bend anything!
I had the threaded part out quite a ways and must have bent it when I was backing up. The TSC link is heavy duty and it's only 18 bucks.

 

[Highbeam]

Should be easiest to bend (buckle really) when the TL is extended all the way and resisting a large compressive load like pulling a subsoiler and hitting a root.

Backing into a low stump with a boxblade should pull on the toplink and not bend it. That is a good way to bend your lower 3ph arms and stabilizers though.

 

[dfkrug]

The CK30 stock toplink is only 3/4" diameter at the
bottom of the threads. I have seen many buckled ones;
I am sure this happens using a box blade and hitting
a rocks or roots. A hyd toplink is usually 1.125"
diameter.

 

[Highbeam]

A bent OEM toplink makes a great excuse to get a hydraulic one......