Steering Linkage - Kubota L245DT

[Stinger]

All,

I'm looking for a place to buy a steering linkage for my L245DT. It currently has after market power steering but I'm removing it.

Any suggestions?

 

[coachgeo]

could it be that the Previous Owner did the Power Steering upgrade cause he could not find a cost effective way to replace OEM worn out linkage?

Why do you want to replace the upgrade?

 

[Stinger]

That's possible.

The biggest reason is to speed up loader hydraulics, but also the hoses are just in the way...the return line got crushed by the steering arm (improper installation).

I guess if it was cost effective enough I was just going to take it out and put in the original tie rod. I'm seeing that it probably won't be cost effective though the more I look at prices.

I need to figure out a better way to run the hoses to the steer cylinder so they aren't in the way. Suggestions on this??

 

[Diydave]

That's possible.

The biggest reason is to speed up loader hydraulics, but also the hoses are just in the way...the return line got crushed by the steering arm (improper installation).

I guess if it was cost effective enough I was just going to take it out and put in the original tie rod. I'm seeing that it probably won't be cost effective though the more I look at prices.

I need to figure out a better way to run the hoses to the steer cylinder so they aren't in the way. Suggestions on this??

Take a soft piece of copper pipe, and some rubber hose that fits over it, and build a template hose. Take your mock up hose to a colliflower hose shop, and have them mane you up a hybrid hose, with some steel areas for straight runs, and hoses crimped to the steel, where it needs to flex. Always opt for more hose than steel. Colliflower ain't always cheap, but they generally have excellent service. And remember to tell them what pressure the system operates at.

http://www.colliflower.com/colliflowerlocations.html

Just noticed your location, but I'm sure there is a hydraulic hose store similar, in the closest big town to you...

 

[Russell King]

Try tractor salvage yards like West Kentucky Tractor


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