Quick hitch issue similar to Squirrel242 ...

[SouthernSky]

Basically same issue, but with a couple twists. I can't get the top link to settle into the groove because the U piece for the top link of ny bushhog isn't wide enough to clear the edges of the QH. I also have the hook of the QH on the top bolt holes so I can't force it any lower. I could possibly grind down the tips of the U to give it a slight clearance? Not sure if that's the right answer though.

I also have almost the same thing with my finishing mower, FDR1672, which allegedly is QH compatible according to the sticker on it, but its U-piece is the same width as the QH. Not sure where to go with this.

I did buy an adaptor off Amazon for the bushhog but it has a poor fit as well. Any ideas welcomed!

 

[Midniteoyl]

Take that U bracket off and replace it with the adapter? Like in the pic..

 

[WranglerX]

QH top hooks are notoriously short (all seem to come from one chinese factory) .... You can use funky aftermarket adapter and will work or get "extended" top hook instead of having to get adapter for each implement...

Imported Quick Hitch Accessories - BoltOnHooks LLC

Extended hook for the Harbor Freight and other imported Quick Hitch. KBOH. ChainBox. BoltOnHooks LLC / KBOH-USA

www.boltonhooks.com

 

[bcp]

Disassemble the top flex joint and put it behind the upright.

Bruce

 

[SouthernSky]

Oyl - The adapter. I think my issue is you are using a cotter pin setup (which might work for me) on the J-hook on the QH whereas the bolts that came with my QH interfere otherwise. It's a cheap idea though so I might try to find a short pin that I could clear with a cotter pin.

Wrangler - I am going to measure that later this morning and see if that gives adequate clearance.

Bruce - I can switch to QH config but I believe the width of the U is still the same width as the J-hook QH bolts so it may not clear. I'm going to look at it again and maybe I'll see something different I didn't see last night.

Thanks, guys!

 

[Runner]

On my QH with an adjustable top hook, I cut the pins (bolts) off, then puddle welded them in the holes. That provided enough clearance for the top links. Of course, you have to make sure the hook is at the proper height to work for all your attachments before you weld in place.

I also wound up cutting away the unused part of the top link hook bracket for clearance on some attachments.