wh5208speed 645 #1 Posted May 14 Picked up this nice Ark loader in January for my C-161 in January. It had sat in a garage unused for a long period and the little bit of the cylinders that was exposed & pitted pretty bad. Was surprised that it didn't leak when it was installed, but eventually it messed up the O-ring and it's developed a pretty serious oil leak on the left side. The other side has the same pitting....so it will be a matter of time until it needs addressed as well. Would it make more sense to have a hydraulic shop replace the rods or would it be more economical to replace the whole cylinder? Does anyone know of a place to buy replacement cylinders? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #2 Posted May 14 I would replace the whole cylinder. By the time your done with parts and labor it makes better sense. Northern tool and Surplus Center have fine choices for replacements. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,627 #3 Posted May 14 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: Surplus Center I'd second that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #4 Posted May 14 I passed up purchase of an ark loader in Florida a while back as it had the pitting on the rams and I knew they would leak and need to be replaced. Just didn't want to deal with that myself. Good luck with the project. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,321 #5 Posted May 14 With the rust spots on that shaft it will need to be replaced or polished and plated. Buy a new pair and call it a day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 769 #6 Posted June 27 @wh5208speed Did you find a direct fit replacement for the cylinders? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
