WF Lift Rod Length

[J-Mech]

If any of you went to the link I provided, it gave the specs of the rod...... So, I did answer the question.

[vr4Legacy]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

If any of you went to the link I provided, it gave the specs of the rod...... So, I did answer the question.

It lists 2 length bars (28.5" & 34.5"), with P/Ns that don't match the one's listed on Cub Cadet's parts finder (IH-548589 or IH-140090). It doesn't specify NF or WF on either listing or in the P/N. To further confuse things it says in the adjustable bar description that ' The rod can be adjusted from 25.5" to 30.5", covering the factory lift rods of 28".' Which doesn't match the 2 measurements of the bars above it.

Add to that confusion, the 2 lengths they give don't match the length of the 3 bars TwoTon measured

If you would have just stated the length it would have answered the question too, instead of sending me to a 3rd party site with unclear data. It would also help people down the road that google "WF Lift Rod Length" and find this thread. They could have seen the number 3 posts in, instead of reading the back and forth about how inept one must be to ask a simple question like the length of a NLA stock part that is missing.

I try my best to ignore some of your cynical replies Jon because I know you have a vast wealth of knowledge that I likely won't obtain in my life. But sometimes it gets a bit frustrating to hear you imply I don't know how to do things simply because I am asking for advice. And, honestly, if I don't know how to do the most basic of things, isn't that what this site is for? To ask those questions and to, as you put it in the "Help Us Help You" thread

Know your limitations and share them.

That is all for my rant. I have the info I need, and I appreciate the input from those that took the time to give me hard data.

I'm looking forward to playing with my Cubs this weekend and pushing some $hit around with my blade for fun

[J-Mech]

One of the most important things as a teacher is to teach people to think, and how to obtain information. Sure, you can ask questions, but if I go out and measure the lift rods I have.... which, incidentally, I made myself without asking how long they are, then I didn't teach you anything. Now.... I didn't link you to a 3rd party site, I linked you to a parts suppliers page. One that we advertise on here regularly, and is known to carry lots of reproduction Cub Cadet parts. On his page yes, he lists two lengths of rods. One is for GT's, one is for SGT's.

The "common" length of the lift rod is about 28". Not everything that is manufactured is made to specific tolerances. That's why some measure more or less than 28". It's not confusing at all. Aaron settled on a length of 28.5". Don't know why. But do you think .5" makes any difference? You have a like 6" range of movement at the lift point on the tractor. .5" one way or the other isn't going to make or break the lift.

Now, I have different blades, and blowers and tractors. If I move a blade from one machine to another, the travel of the blade changes. On one machine, it lifts higher than the other. Same style tractor, same blade..... ????

I want to also add, that there are 3 different lifting brackets for the blade. Narrow frame, wide frame and a bracket with a "float". If your blade doesn't have the right style of bracket for your tractor, then the lift rod of 28" may not even lift your blade off the ground. Or, you may find that the lift rod hits the side panels, if you have a QL or '82 style tractor.

All this, is the best reason I can come up with as an answer as to why this question gets asked, yet never answered on here...... because the answer is it is literally better for you to go measure your tractor, and your blade, and make a rod that works.

Just for fun, I had two here at the house. One measured 27.5", the other, 29.75". Both work depending what implement/tractor combination I'm using.

Oh, and don't forget, if you go to the CPE-2A parts manual for blades, (available in the Technical Section: Implements, on this site) it lists 4 different lift rods for blades, depending mostly on serial number. You didn't even say in your first post what tractor you were mounting this to....

Now, is that answer cynical? Or informative, or both.....

[vr4Legacy]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

Now, is that answer cynical? Or informative, or both.....

That answer was much more informative, and I appreciate all the information. It's good to know all the small details and ins and outs as to why one may be a different length than the other.

I feel I did quite a bit of research, and was confused because I saw a lot of mixed answers. Never found as much detail as you just gave in that single post. I'm sure that will help the next guy or gal that is searching here trying to figure out a number. Even the post detailing how to measure doesn't explain why each may be different. I might suggest adding some of those details to that page as well.

I do appreciate your insight, but hope you understand where my frustration comes from.

Have a good day, and happy Cubbing

[samckitt]

Originally Posted by olds45512

Are you in a bad mood today or something? You seem to be extra pissy today. He clearly said in his first post that he was looking for the measurement because the tractor wasn't at his house to measure it himself.

He's always that way. Uncalled for & unnecessary.

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by vr4Legacy

That answer was much more informative, and I appreciate all the information. It's good to know all the small details and ins and outs as to why one may be a different length than the other.

I feel I did quite a bit of research, and was confused because I saw a lot of mixed answers. Never found as much detail as you just gave in that single post. I'm sure that will help the next guy or gal that is searching here trying to figure out a number. Even the post detailing how to measure doesn't explain why each may be different. I might suggest adding some of those details to that page as well.

I do appreciate your insight, but hope you understand where my frustration comes from.

Have a good day, and happy Cubbing

Originally Posted by samckitt

He's always that way. Uncalled for & unnecessary.

I would like to also add to what Jonathan stated, I have several blades around and several lift rods here and there....probably something like 10 or 12, who knows. Out of my assortment, not a single lift rod is straight and I have never checked by I don't even think any two of them are even bent the same way....probably from use/abuse. If you want to "float" you can always use a steel cable, but you sacrifice down force, which maybe what you want, maybe not.

Scot.....look beyond what your eyes can only see. Fences were just mended here and something productive just happened. It may not seem like a whole lot, but to me that is progress in our forum and I am personally grateful to see it happen. Please don't try to undo that. Keep it positive, please. Thanks.

Cub Cadet 123