Need Advice On Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild

I just had a local hydraulic shop rebuild the cylinders on one of my D2s with a 2S blade. They cut off the rods, welded in new ones, and put in all new seals. No leaks and no seeping afterwords. As I recall, it was around $550.

See if you can get a quote first.
Pre-chromed rod is available and much cheaper and less hassle than going through the prep and plating process. Will involve some machining on the piston end but I'd recommend that as the way to go.

See if you can get a quote first.
Pre-chromed rod is available and much cheaper and less hassle than going through the prep and plating process. Will involve some machining on the piston end but I'd recommend that as the way to go.

If the rod is welded to the eye, I would replace the rod via welding, if it was a Cat rod (as in forged one piece ) I would have it re-chromed. I had my D2 rods chromed about 10 -12 years ago and it cost less than $250, prob less than the rod material and machine labor and way nicer job. Now out in CA, the environmental watch dogs love the platers, but not so bad here in SC I guess. The seals are simple to replace yourself & don't cost that much. I also enjoy the "do it your self" mode, that's how I learn about my machine. The last thing I would do is take it to a hyd shop & leave my wallet.

I recall a former member who took his D2 cylinders to Cat for rebuilding and got a bill for $3,500.....

Maybe they got gold plated shafts by mistake Pete!😆
regards
Mike

I am a can-do guy, and don't mind getting my hands dirty. I could do the re-pack. Is the only source for packing the Caterpillar dealer? I believe these are original CAT cylinders, but need to inspect to see if there are any part numbers to reference. I have dabbled with zinc plating, but obviously, the RAMs would have to be sent out for rechroming. I couldn't imagine spending $3500 tho, that's more than I paid for the Cat!

Thanks for the advice, I guess I will take it slow and easy and contact some of the rebuilders that you guys suggested, and get a quote from NAPA.

see any cat cyl. that looked like those.

Kelly

I am with Kelly on this.That doesn't look like a Cat blade or ram to me.The old rams were very generic so hope for the best, that some packing can be found that is cheap and will work.
Ray