Rear lift install

[Jeff122]

When installing the lower hitch link, will I lose any rear end oil when I remove the bolts? Can I reinstall the fixed draw bar over the lower hitch link? If so, how long do the new bolts have to be?

[Yosemite Sam]

It all depends on how well the cover is sealed to the casting.

I've added lower brackets to many rear ends and it's always a crap-shoot.

This is probably a good time to change the fluid and filter.

On a tractor that I know has good fluid and filter, what I have learned to do, is to raise the rear end of the tractor to the point that there is no fluid contacting the rear cover when you take the bolts out. You gotta raise them pretty high (almost standing them on end) especially a hydro. After you get the lower bracket added and tightened down, let the tractor back down and watch for drips the next few days.

Off hand I don't know the length of the bolts, I just use a Phillips screw driver to measure the depth of the holes and get the correct bolts out of the bin (I always use grade 8 bolts).

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

It all depends on how well the cover is sealed to the casting.

I've added lower brackets to many rear ends and it's always a crap-shoot.

This is probably a good time to change the fluid and filter.

On a tractor that I know has good fluid and filter, what I have learned to do, is to raise the rear end of the tractor to the point that there is no fluid contacting the rear cover when you take the bolts out. You gotta raise them pretty high (almost standing them on end) especially a hydro. After you get the lower bracket added and tightened down, let the tractor back down and watch for drips the next few days.

Off hand I don't know the length of the bolts, I just use a Phillips screw driver to measure the depth of the holes and get the correct bolts out of the bin (I always use grade 8 bolts).

+1!!! Just be careful raising the rear end of the tractor--SAFETY 1st! I use ramps and my trailer or I suppose you could use ramps with the tailgate of your truck. Lock your ramps down and secure your tires.

Cub Cadet 123

[Jeff122]

Thanks. I just went through my service manual and didn't see the filter for the rear end. Where can I get a filter and gasket and what type of oil do I use?

[darkminion_17]

A quick look at my book, the draw bar and the lower link use bolts that are 1 1/4 long.

There is no filter on a gear drive.

[Yosemite Sam]

lmao, Yes, there is no filter on a gear drive.

I probably should have also said that I use an overhead crane to lift such things.

Ramps could also work, but only if you're very careful.

[Jeff122]

I did find a Cub part number for the gasket and oil. I might as well change the fluid while I'm at it. Going to rebuild the carb also. Looking for a carb kit that includes the mounting gasket.

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by Jeff122

I did find a Cub part number for the gasket and oil. I might as well change the fluid while I'm at it. Going to rebuild the carb also. Looking for a carb kit that includes the mounting gasket.

I've never seen a carb kit that includes the mounting gasket.

[Jeff122]

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[Terry C]

That must be the delux kit cause I never get the mounting gasket either