That's just a rough mock up, its not nearly set to where it needs to be, which is even higher actually, but per cat 2 dimensions center to center, lift arm pins to top link pin.
I'll set the 2 uprights/posts with a mark across the tube for height, per my fab sketch where I worked out the details to get the 24" center to center vertically. I'll then clamp/match mark the flange holes, center punch, drill same, fasten, then I can set the width, with the brackets, then lay the top piece across and weld the top link flange.
The way its laid out, per the JD cat 2 diagram and others off the web that seem to match what JD had, it has the top link hole 24" center to center from the bottom lift pins, per the drawing, and they are in the same plane vertically, centered top to bottom at 24" It's possible I could rotate the angle down, adjust the height, but to maintain the holes in the same plane, I don't know if it will be an issue as I don't think I have adjustment that way with it orientated like you mentioned. I'd have to off set the top horizontal piece somehow. I do see the value in doing this, exactly like you said, to catch that top hook, its going to work better for sure.
As shown, I could live with hooking it up without the top pin installed and could reach it from the seat, then just pin it after the hook is in place.That kind of defeats the purpose but really not all that bad either seeing I can reach it from the seat. I have other implements that likely would be worse with the top link connection and a quick hitch.
I don't necessarily need the quick hitch, given I don't switch implements all that often, but it would seem to be real handy when you do, hence my consideration in this small build.
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