[kalebevans]

I had to make my own rod with the 2x6 trick when I got my 169, and it works ok. I completely understand wanting more range of motion though. I keep telling myself I'll make an extension for the cam but never seem to get around to it. I like your chain idea with the open hook to be able to get your extra height. I don't have the pin that locks the hydraulics for adding down pressure and have thought of making one of those as well just to see if the blade would scrape a little better but haven't gotten to that project either. I've rarely wished I had one, as the blade cuts pretty well on its' own and I'd have to pull the tunnel cover every time I wanted to fiddle with it, along with the fact that I don't use the blade much. I think you'll be just fine with the chain.