Cylinder had some light rust on the wall. pretty much wiped off and it looks like it's just some discoloration. I'm going to try & run a hone through it and see what it looks like. doubt I would ever find a replacement cylinder. it's got 1 1/2" ram and pins. everything I can find in in that size range only has 1" pins. if it doesn't look like i can make it work, I'll have to take it to one of two hydraulic repair shops and see if I can afford to have it refurbished. I don't use the truck very much so If I can clean it up with a hone & make it work That would be great. finding the right seals is going to be fun. Also have to make an extension for the cylinder hone. it only makes it about halfway down the cylinder.
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