steering cylinder leaking

[huntdibbs]

My 440c has a steering cylinder leaking pretty good, had it repacked awhile back but I think the chrome is scored to bad. Anyone know where to get one or have it replaced?

[Autocar]

Measure the diameter and the stroke then check with the Surplus Center [www. surpluscenter.com ] they may have what your looking for and can save you some money. Not sure about deer but probably pins on the cylinder ends.

[Corley5]

A good hydraulic/machine shop can fix it for you.

[huntdibbs]

That's where I had the other one fixed just hoping to minimize down time, thanks

[thenorthman]

yep good hydraulic shop can build a new one from scratch or modify one to fit.

Took about 2 days for me to get my blade cylinder back last year, most of that was driving back and forth...

[PaYoungBuck]

If your looking to replace it chech schaffer enterprises. I can give you there contact info if you need it. Run yours if you can til the new one comes they have a heck of a salvage yard and very good parts

[John Woodworth]

Back in the days I ran JD's one of the most common problems with steerins cylinders was stepping on them with cork boots when climbing in which over time scores the shaft, a machine shop will replace the shaft cheaper than a new cylinder, also you do not have to pull the Barrel, just pull the shaft assembly, I in most cases never pull the barrel to repack.