The WICKED Root & Debris GRAPPLE!!!!!!!

[IslandTractor]

When I noticed the other two pins missing last night, I was on the way back home and did not really look close at it. But I did notice on at least one of the round pins that hold the cylinder that the whole thing was loose enough to turn. So I think however I push in the haripin clips, the position will change as the round pin turns over time. I'll be back out there in a few days maybe (weather permitting) and will look at the situation closer. Still like the elegant idea of a clip, though. If anyone gets a chance to measure the bottom of the groove where the hairpin clip goes through, please let me know and I'll look for some source of the clips online.

I think Harbor Freight sells a box of ?25 or 50 e clips of different sizes. Cheap money.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

We're gonna ship 4 R-Pins and 4 cotter pins out today. The cotter pins will definitely stay put.

This is how they've been:


The guys will start pushing the R-pins all the way through. This way is much harder to remove and shouldn't go anywhere.
For added security, you could even wrap the end of the R-pin with tape or wire it shut.

 

[IslandTractor]

We're gonna ship 4 R-Pins and 4 cotter pins out today. The cotter pins will definitely stay put.

This is how they've been:
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The guys will start pushing the R-pins all the way through. This way is much harder to remove and shouldn't go anywhere.
For added security, you could even wrap the end of the R-pin with tape or wire it shut.
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Again, consider E clips. There is nothing for brush to snag. No meat hooks as with cotter pins. Come off and put on with either screwdriver tip or pliers. Easy peazy.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

No problem.
It wouldn't hurt for those that already have one to push their pins all the way through.

 

[94BULLITT]

IDK if a lynch pin would stay.

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[EverythingAttachments]

IDK if a lynch pin would stay.

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It will till it falls out!!

Over the years, I've witnessed countless numbers of nails stuck through and bent to hold those pins on.

 

[TomSeller]

Seems a properly sized bolt and locknut application to me. Like has been mentioned, anything with a loop or something sticking out is just something for brush to catch on.

 

[BGigHarbor]

Seems a properly sized bolt and locknut application to me. Like has been mentioned, anything with a loop or something sticking out is just something for brush to catch on.

clip at .015 inches pretty much fills hole. i.e. hole is too small for bolt.

 

[TomSeller]

clip at .015 inches pretty much fills hole. i.e. hole is too small for bolt.

Understand, I was talking about the factory setup. I think they should have configured it different. I'd just do a simple cotter key given what you have, bend it around real good so it doesn't catch and be on my way. Happy grappling.

 

[94BULLITT]

It will till it falls out!!

Over the years, I've witnessed countless numbers of nails stuck through and bent to hold those pins on.

Snap rings may be the best thing.