Side Link Mayhem...

ShaunRH

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L3200
May 14, 2014
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Okay, I've been looking at a lot of side "Leveling Link" stuff for my L3200. Frankly, I don't see anything out there except hydraulic stuff. I don't need hydraulic links, I don't do that level of dirt work. The turnbuckle sucks though, I mean really sucks.

The older Fords and such had really nice gear crank links. I was thinking I might be able to adapt such a critter to my tractor but the length difference is huge. Has anyone seen a smaller set of crank links that might be repurposed to fit the smaller L series units?

I guess I may end up fabricating my own solution but if someone knows of a magic link, I'd love to hear about it.
 

MagKarl

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L245DT
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Within reason it's pretty easy to shorten or stretch steel parts. I know exactly what you're after, I can still remember my grandpa's MF side link adjustment, a lot nicer than my rusty old turnbuckle.
 

Milo Holroyd

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1979 L245DT w/1700 FEL, 2003 L3130 HST,w/ LA723 loader,,and L2174A snowblower
Do a search for "leveling box" there are quite a few,.
Perhaps one is adaptable to fit your tractor.

Maybe one of those side winder trailer tongue jacks could be adapted?

Hope ya find a solution.
 

Tooljunkie

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L1501,home built carry all, mini plow blade.
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Mine is All cobbled up and pig welded. Would like to at least replace it. I may just make up a solid one, as everything i want to to do is closer to level.