Sleeve hitch spring assist

[slim67 2,735]

I know about the lift spring for the snow blower (#4629) because I put one on my dads workhorse and it helped tremendously but has anyone here ever made a set up for a sleeve hitch. I did just that this evening with a 8 inch 3/8 eye bolt, an old threaded connector and a century c-267 spring. It’s a quick way to help lift the plow for now and it turned out pretty good for a quick idea. I need to research springs a little more and may find a better combination but for now it’ll work. I see Brinly made one for Cub cadets in a video and that gave me the idea. I will post pics tomorrow but would like to see what you guys have done.

[Handy Don 12,170]

Hydraulic! 

[Achto 27,512]

 

I added this. 

[Racinbob 11,045]

I see no reason it couldn't used as is. Just adjust the tension accordingly. 

[slim67 2,735]

1 hour ago, Racinbob said:

I see no reason it couldn't used as is. Just adjust the tension accordingly. 

Yep. It’s much better with the spring.

 

10 hours ago, Achto said:

 

I added this. 

Working on that this winte👍

[slim67 2,735]

11 hours ago, Handy Don said:

Hydraulic! 

That will be in the works but I didn’t have time. This event is on the 9th next week.

[Goldnboy 910]

I also did a lift assist similar to @Achto

[slim67 2,735]

3 hours ago, Goldnboy said:

I also did a lift assist similar to @Achto

Ingenious 

[slim67 2,735]

This is what I came up and made one modification. Originally the adjuster on the eyebolt was threaded but I drilled it out and added a 3/8 stop nut so the tension can be adjusted. It definitely helps the lift the 70 lb Brinly plow off the ground. The spring is rated for 90 lbs and was the only one TSC had with that rating on the shelf. I’ll see how it works in a week.