Hydraulic cylinder question

[Whmaverick 54]

So I was plowing this morning and noticed the lift cylinder was leaking. So I took it off and it's the old style welded on both ends, so can it be rebuilt? Is it worth it? How much to have a shop do it? Should I up grade to a newer rebuildable style? Thanks in advance.

[Trouty56 568]

The later if possible. I've had one rebuilt (weld cut on a lathe and rewelded) and it still leaks.

Edited January 26, 2013 by Trouty56

[Whmaverick 54]

Thanks trouty56 any idea what I can expect to pay to have mine rebuilt?

[KC9KAS 4,746]

Should I up grade to a newer rebuildable style? Thanks in advance.

Can a replacement cylinder this same size be purchased? I have a couple leaking too....I was going to take them to a hydraulic rebuild place for an estimate....Maybe couldn't afford it!

[Trouty56 568]

Maverick.....I had a guy at work do it in the shop after hours.....he charged me 50 buck. That is the best I can tell you.

KC9....I was looking at a cylinder on surplus center....I may try to mod it and see if it will fit. I may need to put a stop around the shaft to shorten the stroke. They used something like I am thinking to adjust the tilt on a forklift years ago.

[chev0545 238]

take it to a shop that has a test station.i had one cut,replaced o-rings,welded it,then tested it,no leaks

[KC9KAS 4,746]

take it to a shop that has a test station.i had one cut,replaced o-rings,welded it,then tested it,no leaks

What did this service cost?

[chev0545 238]

he was an amish that just opened.$100 w/ hoses,he said it wouldn't be that cheap again.