Abstract: A convertible hose connector assembly includes a clamping nut, a crimp sleeve, a hose insert, and a replacement pipe. The crimp sleeve is coupled to the hose insert and the hose insert is coupled to the replacement pipe. The replacement pipe replaces a coupler coupled to a convertible top hydraulic cylinder prior to being remanufactured to produce a remanufactured convertible top hydraulic cylinder. The remanufactured convertible top hydraulic cylinder including at least one of the hose connector assembly.

Abstract: A hose connector assembly configured to repair or connect hoses, such as hydraulic hoses including a crimping sleeve, a hose insert and a first and second clamping nut. The hose insert is positioned within the crimping sleeve. The first clamping nut extends about the crimping sleeve on one side with the second clamping nut extending about the crimping sleeve on the other side. Whereupon, the tightening of the first clamping nut directs the crimping sleeve toward the hose insert to clamp a hose therebetween, and the tightening of the second clamping nut directs the crimping sleeve toward the hose insert to clamp a hose therebetween. The hose insert having a bore extending therethrough so as to place the hose portions in sealed fluid engagement through the bore.

Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a cylinder assembly that has a shaft body and a slidable cylinder assembly extending thereover. A plurality of seals extend between the shaft body and the slidable cylinder to provide a plurality of fluid-tight chambers. The shaft body has opposing ends with a first end cap positioned at a first end and a second end cap positioned at a second end thereof. The shaft body is permanently coupled to the end caps to preclude removal thereof. The method requires cutting the shaft body to remove the end caps, and subsequent reattachment.

Abstract: A hose connector assembly configured to repair or connect hoses, such as hydraulic hoses including a crimping sleeve, a hose insert and a first and second clamping nut. The hose insert is positioned within the crimping sleeve. The first clamping nut extends about the crimping sleeve on one side with the second clamping nut extending about the crimping sleeve on the other side. Whereupon, the tightening of the first clamping nut directs the crimping sleeve toward the hose insert to clamp a hose therebetween, and the tightening of the second clamping nut directs the crimping sleeve toward the hose insert to clamp a hose therebetween. The hose insert having a bore extending therethrough so as to place the hose portions in sealed fluid engagement through the bore.

Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a cylinder assembly that has a shaft body and a slidable cylinder assembly extending thereover. A plurality of seals extend between the shaft body and the slidable cylinder to provide a plurality of fluid-tight chambers. The shaft body has opposing ends with a first end cap positioned at a first end and a second end cap positioned at a second end thereof. The shaft body is permanently coupled to the end caps to preclude removal thereof. The method requires cutting the shaft body to remove the end caps, and subsequent reattachment.