TD7G tracks eating angle cylinders

My Dresser TD7G has chains maybe 1/2 worn. I presume the shoes were half worn out on a different tractor. They are 16", Dresser calls for 15".
Blade angle hydraulic cylinders are mounted in a very vulnerable place. Before buying it, I was concerned about minor damage, and the risk it might get worse. I initially addressed the notion of tightening the pivot where the blade push frame (C frame) pivots under the tractor. Wear there is minor, but I reasoned, every little bit helps. I did have...

TD7G tracks eating angle cylinders

TD7G tracks eating angle cylinders