I purchased a 54" blade for my 1864 about 3 years ago and have only used it once. One of the two springs for the trip portion broke, assuming due to old age. Since cub wants almost 50 bucks each, I'm going a different route. They are similar in size to down pressure springs on a cycloair planter, and we have tons of those, so that's the route I'm going. 14.50 each from Shoup.
In addition to the springs along with modifying the lift for increased up/down travel, I'm going to add hydraulic angle to the blade.
I purchased an 8 x 1.5 cylinder from Amazon for a total of 65.00 shipped, and the hydraulic hoses, tips, and transition els came from surplus center for 50.00 shipped. The brackets will need to be custom built, but all together I'm figuring about 125.00 total material cost for the hydraulic part.
Hoping to start this week.
In addition to the springs along with modifying the lift for increased up/down travel, I'm going to add hydraulic angle to the blade.
I purchased an 8 x 1.5 cylinder from Amazon for a total of 65.00 shipped, and the hydraulic hoses, tips, and transition els came from surplus center for 50.00 shipped. The brackets will need to be custom built, but all together I'm figuring about 125.00 total material cost for the hydraulic part.
Hoping to start this week.
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