Adjustable lift arms

Pascal · Post by **Pascal** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:54 pm

Hi guys,

I have a rear loader behind my Super.

At this moment I have the rods of the lift turned into the highest position (I think).
But the rear loader doesn't touches the ground, when I have the lift arms in the lowest position.

Therefor I would like to turn out both the rods to lower the lift arms.
My question is how much can I turn the rods out, before I damage the rods with a heavy load in the lift?

Post by **Brian** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:34 pm

Two things to check Pascal. Are you in Draft or Position control? You may find a difference if you change. Another thing, which hole in the lower links are your arms connected to? This again will make a difference.

I would ensure that at least 40 mm of thread is still engaged.

Kim · Post by **Kim** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:42 am

An old machinist once told me that three full threads will bear the design load but my rule of thumb has always to have the length of the full diameter and a little extra if possible. A lot depends on the heat treatment of the steel in question.

Pascal · Post by **Pascal** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:53 am

Thank you, guys!

Now, I "just" have to loosen the left rod...

I already put some WD40 on it, because it's quite stuck as this moment.