Rebuild/Upgrade Service for '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Main Hydraulic Cylinder 88957085
$250.00
Rebuild/Upgrade Service for single '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Folding Top Main Lift Hydraulic Cylinder for the convertible top. The XLR has two of these cylinders. They actuate the hard top frame, raising or lowering your top. They are mounted in the hard top frame.
Send in your part for rebuild service, or order directly from our stock with core exchange for $300 + $220 deposit.
We currently have enough inventory only to supply the main lift cylinders as part of a complete set of eight cylinders.
No surcharge for dented or corroded cylinder shafts - shaft replacement as necessary is included in the rebuild charge.
P/N 88957085
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We currently have enough inventory only to supply the main lift cylinders as part of a complete set of eight cylinders.
Cadillac XLR 03-09 Folding Top Main Lift (Front & Rear Roof Panel) Cylinder p/n 88957085
P/N 88957085, also known as 1531-030-B or 1531-030-C or 1531-030-D (engraved on the cylinder in the second row of numbers)
You remove your cylinder(s) you would like to have rebuilt, and send them to us. Consider having all eight cylinders rebuilt & upgraded at the same time because they all fail in fairly short order, and you save a lot of labor and frustration this way!
This is a rebuild/upgrade service for a single '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Main Lift Cylinder for the convertible top system. The XLR has two of these cylinders, p/n 88957085. They actuate the hardtop frame, raising or lowering your top.
No surcharge for dented or corroded cylinder shafts - shaft replacement as necessary is included in the rebuild charge.
The original seals in these cylinders are made of a material that fails within 10-15 years, or faster if exposed to contaminants or water in the convertible top hydraulic fluid. Top Hydraulics replaces the original steel gland inside the cylinder with a new, CNC-machined one that accommodates a more sophisticated rod seal, gland seal, and wiper seal for maximum service life of the cylinder. Replaced and improved rod seal, piston seal, cap seal, gland seal, wiper, and port seals make this part better than a brand new one, with an expected service life of 30-50 years under normal circumstances.
In most cases, the first leak on the original cylinders will be through the mounting hole at the bottom of the cylinder, making it appear like a leak from one of the hydraulic hoses. Next, they will typically leak from the top, and ultimately they will develop internal bypasses. Even brand new cylinders from the dealer can fail again within a short time frame if the hydraulic fluid in your system is contaminated. The rebuild & upgrade service from Top Hydraulics will avoid these issues because our seals are inert to almost any contamination.
Note on Main Lift Cylinders: These are the only ones that have a significant percentage of corrosion on the dark cylinder shaft. This corrosion occurs with the top raised, where water has leaked into the car, and accumulated on top of the cylinder housing where the shaft goes in and out. This corrosion is not always visible when the cylinder shaft is fully extended, because it happens a few millimeters below the top of the cylinder housing. If we notice any pitting on the shaft from corrosion after we have opened up your cylinder, then we will advise you that a shaft replacement is in order, which will cost an additional $100. Top Hydraulics' shafts are made of hardened, polished, chromed stainless steel, which makes them very resistant to corrosion.
These cylinders are very easy to remove from the stowage cover. Remove the mounting pin first that goes through the clevis (fork) first, and retract the shaft. Then remove the bottom pin that goes through the cylinder housing. Last, remove the hydraulic line clips by sliding them in the cylinder's rail. Hang on to the clips, so that they don't get lost. Pull out the hydraulic lines - we suggest sticking the hose ends into a ziplock bag. Cycle the fluid out of the cylinder(s), package well, and send to Top Hydraulics.
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Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #12 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the bottom end of the left side Main Lift cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 11 and 12 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957093.
This listing is for a single hose #12 only.
Price
$149.99
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #33 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the shaft end of the right side Stowage Compartment Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 33 and 34 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957094.
This listing is for a single hose #33 only.
Price
$149.99
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #62 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the bottom end of the Center Stowage Compartment Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 61 and 62 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957095.
This listing is for a single hose #62 only.
Price
$149.99
Price shown includes $600 refundable core deposit. This is a special core exchange option only: We ship the hydraulic pump from our stock, filled with fluid, for simple swap into your vehicle. Send us back your malfunctioning pump for refund of your $600 core deposit*.
Core exchange is currently available only to US customers due to limited inventory.
Cadillac Top Lift Pump Assembly p/n 88958028
Price
$1,550.00
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #52 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the bottom end of the Front Latch Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
This listing is for a single hose #52 only.
Price
$189.99
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #42 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the bottom end of the left side Deck Lid Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 41 and 42 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957091.
This listing is for a single hose #42 only.
Price
$149.99
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #51 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the shaft end of the Front Latch Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
This listing is for a single hose #51 only.
Price
$189.99
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #61 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the shaft end of the Center Stowage Compartment Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 61 and 62 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957096.
This listing is for a single hose #61 only.
Price
$149.99
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #43 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the shaft end of the right side Deck Lid Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 43 and 44 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957090.
This listing is for a single hose #43 only.
Price
$149.99
Core exchange for a full set of eight '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Convertible hydraulic cylinders. Includes:
2 ea. p/n 88957085 (main lift cylinder)
3 ea. p/n 88957086 (tonneau cylinder)
2 ea p/n 88957088 (deck lid cylinder)
1 ea p/n 88957089 (front latch cylinder
Price already includes $1200 deposit, see notes below
Price
$3,000.00
You send in your malfunctioning XLR convertible hydraulic pump unit 88958028, and we rebuild it for $800*.
Price
$800.00
Rebuild/Upgrade Service for one '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Decklid (Trunk Lid) Cylinder. Replaced and improved rod seal, piston seal, cap seal, gland seal, wiper, and port seals make this part better than a brand new one inside, with an expected service life of 30-50 years.
Send in your part for rebuild service.
We currently have enough inventory only to supply the deck lid cylinders as part of a complete set of eight
cylinders.
No surcharge for dented or corroded cylinder shafts - shaft replacement as necessary is included in the rebuild charge.
P/N 88957088
Price
$250.00
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #14 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the bottom end of the right side Main Lift cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 13 and 14 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957092.
This listing is for a single hose #14 only.
Price
$149.99
Rebuild/Upgrade Service for a full set of eight '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Convertible hydraulic cylinders. Includes:
(2) Main Cylinders (Identical)
(3) Deck Lid Cylinders (Identical)
(2) Tonneau Cylinders (Identical)
(1) Front Latch Cylinder
Price
$1,600.00
Upgraded Single Hydraulic Line #35 manufactured by Top Hydraulics, Inc. for your Cadillac XLR Convertible.
This line runs from the bottom end of the left side Stowage Compartment Cylinder to the Hydraulic Pump.
Hoses 31 and 35 are sold together by Cadillac as P/N 88957095.
This listing is for a single hose #35 only.
Price
$149.99
Rebuild/Upgrade Service for single '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Tonneau Hydraulic Cylinder for the convertible top system.
Send in your part for rebuild service, or order directly from our stock with core exchange for $250 + $150 deposit.
No surcharge for dented or corroded cylinder shafts - shaft replacement as necessary is included in the rebuild charge.
P/N 88957086
Price
$200.00
Rebuild/Upgrade Service for single '03-'09 Cadillac XLR Folding Top Main Lift Hydraulic Cylinder for the convertible top. The XLR has two of these cylinders. They actuate the hard top frame, raising or lowering your top. They are mounted in the hard top frame.
Send in your part for rebuild service, or order directly from our stock with core exchange for $300 + $220 deposit.
We currently have enough inventory only to supply the main lift cylinders as part of a complete set of eight cylinders.
No surcharge for dented or corroded cylinder shafts - shaft replacement as necessary is included in the rebuild charge.
P/N 88957085