Imported Quick Hitch Extended Hook

kennyd · Dec 1, 2018

KBOGH/BoltOnHooks LLC is proud to introduce the Imported Quick Hitch Extended Hook for the Harbor Freight Quick Hitch and other similar systems with the adjustable top hook. This new hook extends out 5/8" over original hook making implement changes faster, easier, and in some cases even possible. The hole spacing is 40mm (1.575") center-to-center, the hole diameter is 12.7mm (.500"), and the hook is 1" thick.

We also have Imported Quick Hitch Adjustable Hook Pins. These pins will allow you to remove the existing bolts that hold the hook onto the quick hitch frame to facilitate easy height changes with no tools required. These pins also add in a bit of extra "slop" or "play" that will let the implement attach easier in most cases. 100% made in the USA of the finest materials available and zinc plated to resist rust and corrosion.

Available on the Imported QH Accessories Page at the website.

mcfarmall · Dec 2, 2018

I was surfing your website just this morning and saw the HF retrofit extendo hook that you now have! Unfortunately, I modified my hook 2 years ago before yours came out. The pins, however are something that I don't currently own.

Keep up the good work!

TractorGuy · Dec 2, 2018

My Agri Supply QH came with the extended hook. I've had it 2 or 3 years.

The current offer from AS includes the extended hook, top link adapter, and two lift pin bushings.

kennyd · Dec 2, 2018

mcfarmall said:
Keep up the good work!

Thank you sir, we are trying! There are a few more products in the works now too...

Fallon · Dec 2, 2018

I've made 3-4 of those already & they make the QH so much more usable. Both the extended hook & the pins. $40 is a bit steep, but worth considering, especially if you dont have a welder or the other tools to make one. I'd have likely bought one back before I got my welder.

kennyd · Dec 2, 2018

Fallon said:
...$40 is a bit steep, but worth considering...

It's all made in the USA, good steel and American labor is expensive, but well worth it right? I realize it's going on a Chinese made QH, but I refuse to go that route if I have the option of using domestic materials and labor.

Fallon · Dec 2, 2018

kennyd said:
It's all made in the USA, good steel and American labor is expensive, but well worth it right? I realize it's going on a Chinese made QH, but I refuse to go that route if I have the option of using domestic materials and labor.

I dont doubt it. I think I paid $35 or so to have my existing stubby hook modified a few years back pre-welder. Small scale manufacturing & today's steel prices arent cheap.

Eric102 · Dec 3, 2018

Hi Kenny, which of your weld on plates and hooks would you recommend for the Deere HD bucket with the hollow construction? Or should I go with the bolt on and spacer route?

kennyd · Dec 3, 2018

Eric102 said:
Hi Kenny, which of your weld on plates and hooks would you recommend for the Deere HD bucket with the hollow construction? Or should I go with the bolt on and spacer route?

Eric, You can use the small or large blank plates with either the 5/16" or 3/8" weld on hooks, it's really your preference.

TNhobbyfarmer · Dec 5, 2018

kennyd said:
It's all made in the USA, good steel and American labor is expensive, but well worth it right? I realize it's going on a Chinese made QH, but I refuse to go that route if I have the option of using domestic materials and labor.

I'm confused. You call it an "Imported Quick Hitch Extended Hook". Then you say "It's all made in the USA". Which is it? Not a big deal, but I'm curious.

TNhobbyfarmer · Dec 5, 2018

TNhobbyfarmer said:
I'm confused. You call it an "Imported Quick Hitch Extended Hook". Then you say "It's all made in the USA". Which is it? Not a big deal, but I'm curious.

Light went off in my head. It's for an imported quick hitch but is made in the good old USA. Good stuff.

downsizingnow48 · Dec 5, 2018

I was for a minute too. I think the description should read "Made in USA extended hook for imported quick hitch."

kennyd · Dec 5, 2018

TNhobbyfarmer said:
Light went off on my head. It's for an imported quick hitch but is made in the good old USA. Good stuff.

Correct. I guess I need to improve upon my writing skills LOL.

Slowpoke Slim · Dec 8, 2018

Very cool new product. I would like to order a set of the hook, and the pins, but have questions first. On my Titan QH, I noticed that the existing top hook bolt holes in the QH frame are smaller in diameter than the holes in the top hook itself. Can you tell me if your pin diameter on your pin set is made to just slip through the hook holes, or is it smaller in diameter, in order to fit through the QH frame holes? Or are you noticing that on other "brand" imports, are the hook holes the same size as the frame holes?

I had bought a set of pins locally, using my hook as a guide, then found my frame holes were smaller. Kind of derailed the entire project (until spring thaw anyway), as I'm not really relishing the idea of drilling out all of those frame holes to the larger pin size.

Thanks.

pmsmechanic · Dec 8, 2018

Correct me if I'm wrong but....

I modified all of my implements so that the hook stays at the same height. That way I don't ever have to move the top hook. To my way of thinking that just seems to be the proper way to do things.

Yes I realize that I'm handy etc and have the tools. I guess I just don't want to be bothered with moving the hook to accommodate different implements.

Fallon · Dec 8, 2018

Correct. Making impliments match the 3pt hitch standard is the right way to do it. TractorData.com - Three-Point Hitch mentions the ISO standard number. You can just hitch up & not need to adjust everything.

Not everybody has the tools, skill or time to retrofit their impliments. I've modified several of mine over the years. I have yet to sort out the Gannon box box blade though. I may at one point. But for now, it's the only impliment I need to adjust the QH hook height for.

kennyd · Dec 8, 2018

Slowpoke Slim said:
Very cool new product. I would like to order a set of the hook, and the pins, but have questions first. On my Titan QH, I noticed that the existing top hook bolt holes in the QH frame are smaller in diameter than the holes in the top hook itself. Can you tell me if your pin diameter on your pin set is made to just slip through the hook holes, or is it smaller in diameter, in order to fit through the QH frame holes? Or are you noticing that on other "brand" imports, are the hook holes the same size as the frame holes?

I had bought a set of pins locally, using my hook as a guide, then found my frame holes were smaller. Kind of derailed the entire project (until spring thaw anyway), as I'm not really relishing the idea of drilling out all of those frame holes to the larger pin size.

Thanks.

I don't know about your Titan QH, or other specific varieties. This is why I gave the measurements in the picture and in the description.

kennyd · Dec 8, 2018

pmsmechanic said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but....

I modified all of my implements so that the hook stays at the same height. That way I don't ever have to move the top hook. To my way of thinking that just seems to be the proper way to do things.

Yes I realize that I'm handy etc and have the tools. I guess I just don't want to be bothered with moving the hook to accommodate different implements.

Yes, I get all that. The issue for some implements though is the frame that holds the hook gets in the way and causes binding, I guess you can move the hole locations some on the implement so solve this, but this is the real advantage of this extended hook. See the two iMatch pictures below for what I'm talking about. The pins are just an option for those that do need to move the hook, you can certainly just bolt it in place like the regular hook.

69 SS · Dec 8, 2018

On my Northern Tool QH , I reamed the holes in the hook and the holes in the "ears " on the QH itself to .501 diameter so that I could use the 1/2 inch D handle pins so that I could change the height of the hook easier to fit all my older implements. I like the idea of extending the hook further out and plan on getting one for my Christmas present. Good luck to all on your projects.

pmsmechanic · Dec 9, 2018

kennyd said:
Yes, I get all that. The issue for some implements though is the frame that holds the hook gets in the way and causes binding, I guess you can move the hole locations some on the implement so solve this, but this is the real advantage of this extended hook. See the two iMatch pictures below for what I'm talking about. The pins are just an option for those that do need to move the hook, you can certainly just bolt it in place like the regular hook.

Just to be clear on this. I like the idea of your hook. I'm just not the type that wants to get off of the tractor to move the hook up or down.