Just something I came up with on my many trades with "WH867".
At this point I'm not sure what I'll stick it on when it's all said & done.
Figured I'd throw the pic back on hear & explain how it's set up.
Looking forward to seeing yours though.

Steven, I think I may just use both cylinders and drop the cable setup. If I use it, I'd have to "spring load" the front lift bellcrank in the down position to keep tension on the cable when I don't have a mower deck on it. I don't think I'm gonna want to have something like that up front near the drive belt. If it broke, I'd have a bit of a mess... The only thing I'm wondering is if I use only one lift valve, would I blow the plunger seals in a cylinder if they get out of sync...

Anyway, it's still coming along, but it's SLOW. I got the lower cylinder mount finished tonight, and welded it to the lower "hitch". The toolbox (with the upper pivot mounts for the lift arm shaft) and the top link mount is all that's left to finish up. I hope to have them done this weekend. So far, it's all bolt on. The only mod to the tractor is gonna be the rear fender. I got a spare, so that'll be OK.

I'm out of practice too with my welding. There are a few Pterodactyl turds on it to clean up...

Kevin

Kevin, Every time I change the bucket to forks on the loader the cylinders get out of sync. One cylinder moves out faster until it stops then the other catches up. Can't say if over time it will hurt anything on your lift system. If you have room maybe a selector valve would work? Something like this SUrplus center selector valve

For those less than perfect looking welds you always keep the angle grinder handy. That way you can smooth them out quick before anyone comes along and can see them. Thats what I do Sounds like a nice project hope to see some pictures sometime.

Nick in Ohio

Thanks Nick! That's good to know info.

I kinda thought that the system would behave that way, because the pressure on the "bottom/topped out" cylinder would just bleed over to whichever cylinder is still moving. That was my thinking (hoping) anyway... Not to mention, at least it's not a high pressure system to begin with. I know the lift cylinder on the Bronco moves much faster than the one off of the D180, I assume due to the cylinder volume.

I like the selector valve too. Gonna have to look into that...

Yeah, the die grinders are gonna get a workout I'm afraid. My welder is a light duty stick welder. It leaves a little to be desired when I'm burning 1/4 plate steel... For the most part, I'm just tacking parts up with it. I'll use Pop's Lincoln and 7018s to really stick it.

Thanks again!

Kevin