source for loader pin mount boss

[CraigM]

On my FEL, the bucket pivot pins pins are retained by cross bolts through a welded on boss. The bosses look surface mounted, but I've seen them on other brands and they had a pilot that fit in a hole to locate them for welding. If my description is poor, there's a picture.

What is the proper name for these little gizmos and where do I get them?

 

[ak9]

craig
tractor supply has them SKU Number: 1195256 or look under" hubs" .They "TCS" get them from Speeco ... You may be able to buy direct?
I use these alot for instant holes ... I cut rough hole in 1/2" plate to my size needed then weld on the hub ... they also sell a bushing if needed to pass though all... this save so much time and drill bits when fabin
ak9

 

[CraigM]

Thank You!

Quick holes without big drill bits is exactly what I'm looking for

 

[mars1952]

Search for DOM tubing. Dom tubing is sold by outside diameter and wall thickness. They don't guarantee the inside diameter so you usually have to ream it out to the size you want (a rat tail file will work for short pieces).

If you need a 1 inch ID order 1-1/2 inch OD with 1/4 walls. You might be able to find a scrap piece at a scrap yard or a local metal fabrication shop. The picture is a scrap of DOM tubing that I picked up off the floor next to my bandsaw.
Mars

 

[CraigM]

Mars: Great Idea. The local steel supplier here has DOM tube. I'd considered trying to make these little things if I couldn't find something premade at reasonable cost, but hadn't come up with a simple way to do it.

I love the picture of your truck and tractor, especially the background. I'm a transplanted Pennsylvanian, and I sometimes miss the rolling hills and trees that I see in that picture.