Upper Lift Links

Mike Darlington · Mar 20, 2013

I feel stupid asking this question, but I can't find an answer. According to the parts book, as I understand it, for the 3 pt hitch assembly.
Lift arms-> upper lift links->lower lift links. My upper lift links are about 21" in length. Can someone help find the original dimensions/length of the upper lift links and the lower lift links. One of the upper lift links has a crack at the lower yoke. It had been reenforced at some time and it's not looking to good.
Thanks, Mike

Christos · Mar 20, 2013

Mike,

I think what would end up happening is that you'd end purchasing something for a TO-35/MF-35/135. I think that my 135 arms are roughly 21” as well. Which one broke? The adjustable arm or the left arm that's fixed? I guess for me a picture would be helpful if convenient.

Christos

Mike Darlington · Mar 20, 2013

This is the only picture I have right now. Both links are in bad shape. The leveling link on the right is rusted beyond saving. It's rusted tight, but the yokes are ok and it's not going to break any time soon. The straight link on the left, straight, ha, it has a bad bend and the lower yoke was repaired at some time in its history and it's cracking. I don't want to take a chance. But I was trying to figure out how long the links should be for the 1952 TO30. I don't want to order something and then send it back, ya know.

Mike Darlington · Mar 20, 2013

The pic didn't post. I'll try again.

Tony in Mass. · Mar 20, 2013

Is there a TSC store near you? They have a section with all the bits and pieces, large and small, all color coded on a blowup chart on the wall behind the shelves. If you get 2 adjustable links, you won't regret it. Not original to factory specs, but nice when trying to fight a heavy implement. All these things had a hard life, bent, rewelded, torqued, and like your other post, holes worn and egg shaped. That's why new stuff is off the shelf items at competitive prices.... including the whole lower links you mentioned in the other post.

Christos · Mar 20, 2013

Best way to know if it'll work is take the Massey part and google it. Looks like you'll need both left and right arms.

Christos

Mike Darlington · Mar 20, 2013

Thanks for the help guys. I search online and found some here and there, but I wanted to have a length to be sure.

Jason S. · Mar 21, 2013

You can use the lift links from a Ford N series also. They are the same length. It looks like the left upper link is about 21" and the right leveling box is adjustable from 18" to 22".

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