# WTH: Hydraulic cylinder rebuilder **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [June 25, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578 "2008-06-25T10:33:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/1 "2008-06-25T10:33:53Z")
I am looking for someone that knows about rebuilding hydraulic cylinders. I have 4 hydraulic cylinders that I want the seals replaced on. These are smaller cylinders 2 are 1" bore x \<3ft length and the other 2 are 1" bore \<2 ft in length. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/2 "2008-06-25T11:16:55Z")
try “Ferry Hydraulic” on Walden in depew. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/3 "2008-06-25T12:36:20Z")
Have you checked out the cost of replacing the whole cylinder? What make are they? ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/4 "2008-06-25T13:26:41Z")
> [@AWDrifter](#): > > Have you checked out the cost of replacing the whole cylinder? > What make are they? I have not. I figured it would just be cheaper to rebuild. I am not sure about who makes them. These are on a Ford Skid Steer that was built in '76. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/5 "2008-06-25T13:36:10Z")
I am just thinking that with a small bore it might be cheaper. Check with Fluid Power Services on Walden for rebuild. ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/6 "2008-06-25T13:38:43Z")
> [@AWDrifter](#): > > I am just thinking that with a small bore it might be cheaper. > Check with Fluid Power Services on Walden for rebuild. cool thanks. ---
**Author:** ![91CRXSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91crxsi/32/7247_2.png) [@91CRXSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91CRXSI)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/7 "2008-06-25T13:46:30Z")
i’ve done it a bunch of times at work for bucket loaders, dump trucks, and a few other things… its very simple to do honestly. take it apart and lay the rings/seals/ sleeves out in order that you take um out. put the new stuff in reverse order. new cylinders are $$$ and im guessing it’ll be a few bucks to have a shop replace the seals for ya. if i were you i’d buy the rebuild kits and try it on your own on 1 cylinder and if you mess that one up have a shop do um for ya. ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2008, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/8 "2008-06-25T13:56:55Z")
> [@91CRXSI](#): > > i’ve done it a bunch of times at work for bucket loaders, dump trucks, and a few other things… its very simple to do honestly. take it apart and lay the rings/seals/ sleeves out in order that you take um out. put the new stuff in reverse order. > > new cylinders are $$$ and im guessing it’ll be a few bucks to have a shop replace the seals for ya. if i were you i’d buy the rebuild kits and try it on your own on 1 cylinder and if you mess that one up have a shop do um for ya. Where is a good place to get the seals? ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/9 "2009-02-16T07:20:40Z")
bump… cylinders have to be rebuilt now they’re leaking pretty good. Where can I get the replacement seals? ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/10 "2009-02-16T07:22:56Z")
^Did you check with Fluid Power Services yet? ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/11 "2009-02-16T07:26:01Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > ^Did you check with Fluid Power Services yet? Yes, I was just wondering if I were to do it myself where I would get the seals. I have 2 others I’ll probably do too. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/12 "2009-02-16T07:27:23Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > try “Ferry Hydraulic” on Walden in depew. did i stutter? 😉 it’s one thing to ask for recommendations…it’s another thing to ignore them. ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/13 "2009-02-16T07:31:24Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > did i stutter? 😉 > > it’s one thing to ask for recommendations…it’s another thing to ignore them. I originally asked for someone to rebuild them, now I’m asking for the parts. I guess I will try there. Thanks for the recommendations guys. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/14 "2009-02-16T07:32:31Z")
Ferry is a parts and service supplier… they can do either for you. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/15 "2009-02-16T07:32:47Z")
I think they will sell you seals, if not go to Sealing Devices or Seal & Design. ---
**Author:** ![suzukiriderman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukiriderman/32/7421_2.png) [@suzukiriderman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukiriderman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/16 "2009-02-16T07:35:09Z")
Awesome, thanks guys. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/17 "2009-02-16T07:35:22Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I think they will sell you seals, if not go to Sealing Devices or Seal & Design. Sealing devices on Walden in Depew/Lancaster? I didn’t know they supply inventory, i thought they only provide R&D there and had distributors for their products. Can you purchase at that location? ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/18 "2009-02-16T07:46:50Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > Sealing devices on Walden in Depew/Lancaster? I didn’t know they supply inventory, i thought they only provide R&D there and had distributors for their products. Can you purchase at that location? Oh yeah, I buy thousands of seals from them. They are a distributor for many sealing companies like Parker, etc. I am not sure what they stock for hydraulic seals though. ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/19 "2009-02-16T08:07:03Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Oh yeah, I buy thousands of seals from them. They are a distributor for many sealing companies like Parker, etc. I am not sure what they stock for hydraulic seals though. :tup: good to know. I thought it was just an office/manufacturing facility that you could only get custom orders on site. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578/20 "2009-02-16T08:09:27Z")
We buy most of our o-rings and seals from Sealing Devices [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wth-hydraulic-cylinder-rebuilder/50578.md?page=2)