Bucket Hooks

[WranglerX]

NOTE: This is copy and paste of thread in different forum.. Please don't shoot me!...

This is what I did for bucket hooks...Thought long and hard about adding "bolt on hooks" and just could not seem to make that purchase...

Materials are 2 x 2 x 1/4 steel angle and all bolting materials are 1/2 inch Grade 8... Slots were drilled 5/16 about 1/2 inch from edge of angel (targets for saw work) and hacksaw was employed to cut slots... Angles were also heated and curved over a bit for for better chain retention (I hope)...

Center "eye" is two pieces of angle welded back to back to form inverted "T" and drilled 11/16 for 1/2 inch shackle... Funny part is 1/2 inch shackle has 5/8 pin...



Since bucket materials is actually thinner than brackets I have no fears in brackets failing, my only concern will be not bending bucket lip....

And if you were wondering spring clip holds tarp in place when tractor parked...

Dale

 

[RjCorazza]

I like the chain slots. I welded large angle iron across about 4 feet of the bucket with 6 or so slots cut in on my previous fel.
Slots are very convenient.

 

[Oldtink]

Nice job.:thumbsup: Great idea using chain slots, perfect!

 

[Big Barn]

Very nice

 

[1010]

Just curious and I really like the work you did,, but why bolt and not weld? just asking.

 

[atsah]

I used Kens bolt on on my GC, the top of the GC bucket is pretty rugged and doesn't need any added stock so the bolt on work just fine.. I have lifted 600 lbs with them and they work great..

 

[jisco43]

I really like these and may do the same.

 

[WranglerX]

Just curious and I really like the work you did,, but why bolt and not weld? just asking.

Just seemed the right thing to do, if one fails its easier to replace....

Maybe its a trust issue with my welds at high stress points though I really have not had any fail...

Dale

 

[dragoneggs]

I like the chain slots too. :thumbsup:

No experience with them but I would think they would be easier/more convenient than the bucket hooks I have, since one could come straight at them vs. having to bend the chain 90deg to secure.

 

[kennyd]

LOL the title should be “Bucket Slots”, not hooks!

Good job :thumbsup: