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johnday · Jul 30, 2005

I know this has been discussed to great length, so I'll just ask if anyone knows of an online co. that sells weld on grab hooks? I've allready checked out AW Direct, they didn't have what I'm looking for. I plan to use them with Gr70 transport chain for moving my tractor and other "stuff". I've already welded D-rings on my trailer, but thought some grab hooks would be nice too. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bob_Skurka · Jul 30, 2005

What size or type of hooks are you looking for? After Dargo alomost lost his tractor, I switched from strap to grade 70 chain and I welded 8 of the AW Direct grab hooks on my trailer at various points. Other than different sizes to accomodate differnt chains, there are not a lot of different choices in weld on grab hooks that I am aware of.

johnday · Jul 30, 2005

Hi Bob; Attached is a photo of the style I'm looking at. I have access to these, but, well, er, their made in India. I really want US made due to the better metalurgical controls. Theese hooks don't even have ratings on the package or the hook itself. I might use them on the loader, but not to tie down my TC and a couple impliments.

I'm with you, Dargo's little trip scared the $*^@ out of me too. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

KENSFM · Jul 30, 2005

AW Direct has the hooks you are looking for and they ARE made in USA. They are on page 208 in my catalog.
Ken /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

johnday · Jul 30, 2005

Ken; I only checked them online. I'll go back and look again, and order their catalog too. Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

johnday · Jul 30, 2005

Ken; Sure glad they weren't snakes. Dumb old me, I missed them. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif The only thing is they're Gr40. I think I'd like some Gr70's if there is such a thing. Do you know what the working load is, or where I could find it? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

johnday · Jul 30, 2005

Guys; I think I better go back on my medication. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif AW Direct does have the hooks, in Gr70, and WLL is 6600#. Man, I'm glad I'm at home /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

RedRocker · Jul 30, 2005

Take a deep breath, two asprin and call me in the morning.

johnday · Jul 30, 2005

How about a couple beers and a cigar? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Dargo · Jul 30, 2005

Ah, I joined in late here. Yup, 6600 in 70. I must have purchased too much stuff from AW Direct. They sent my dog a chew toy tow truck. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Er..., at least I think it was supposed to be for my dog. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

johnday · Jul 31, 2005

Brent; What happened was, they saw your avitar and naturally they figured it was you. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Keith_B · Aug 2, 2005

( I'm with you, Dargo's little trip scared the $*^@ out of me too. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif )

I must of missed Dargo's tale. Gotta link?

RedRocker · Aug 2, 2005

( How about a couple beers and a cigar? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

Yep, that'll work too. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

SkyPup · Aug 2, 2005

I sliced off the back of some 1/2" clevis grab hooks to make them flat with my plasma cutter and then welded them like that, works great.

Bob_Skurka · Aug 2, 2005

( Ah, I joined in late here. Yup, 6600 in 70. I must have purchased too much stuff from AW Direct. They sent my dog a chew toy tow truck. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Er..., at least I think it was supposed to be for my dog. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif )

Dargo . . . I got several of their magnetic clips but no chew toy!

John . . . did you get your hooks yet?

QueBota · Aug 2, 2005

I think this is it.

Broken Strap Thread

Dave

johnday · Aug 2, 2005

Sky; A plasma cutter, I'm now staring at the wall with a blank expression, dreaming of a plasma cutter!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

johnday · Aug 2, 2005

Bob; No I've not gotten them yet. Should be any day though. I ordered thru AW Direct, as soon as I straightened out my act. Man, I couldn't find them online, and then, there they were. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Dargo got chew toys, you got magnets, wonder what I'll get besides the bill? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Bob_Skurka · Aug 2, 2005

( Bob; No I've not gotten them yet. Should be any day though. I ordered thru AW Direct, as soon as I straightened out my act. Man, I couldn't find them online, and then, there they were. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Dargo got chew toys, you got magnets, wonder what I'll get besides the bill? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

Well if you get a chew toy, I'll trade you 2 magents with clippy things for 1 chew toy. My dog is done chewing on the magnets /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

johnday · Aug 2, 2005

Well, I quit smoking 2 days ago, I'm afraid I may really be needing that chew toy soon. GGGRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Then again, I'll let you know what I get, if it's something nice, I'll trade you for the chewed up magnets as long as the dog doesn't care. Whats a few more toothmarks!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif