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Posted by RWK in WI on January 04, 2005 at 06:26:58 from (169.207.95.118):
In Reply to: Short Toplink Needed posted by pbutler on January 04, 2005 at 05:59:25:
If you need a top link shorter than the standard adjustable link will go as I have in a few special cases here are a couple of things that I have done. Using a piece of 1/4 or 3/8 by about 2" wide bar stock cut to the length needed and drill holes at each end to make a fixed length top link. Starting with a ratchet type load binder and cutting the hooks off the end the center ratchet part works as a short top link. In one instance I used a short piece of chain to make a short top link. - Note this can be dangerous as it can allow the tractor to back flip as there is no solid top link. I hope this helps you.
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