which forged 3/8 hooks?

[ArlyA]

Silly question for you smart guys. I ordered some 3/8 forged weld-on hooks and used them on the black painted part seen in the below photo. I subsequently needed more and ordered the same off of Amazonie and got the straight style of hooks that are for holding chain, but they don't work in this application. What are the black painted type of hook called?? I can't seem to find them now!

 

[TractorGuy]

A search for clevis hook turned this up.

Indusco 474�14�� Alloy Steel Weld On Hook, Painted Finish, 3 Ton Working Load Limit: Material Handling Equipment: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific


Here is a two pack. Amazon.com: Mytee Products 2 Ton Weld on Anchor Hook G8 Wrecker Crane Tractor Rigging Lifting 44 Lbs Load Limit (2 Pack): Automotive

 

[kennyd]

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[kennyd]

I've never seen a forged hook like that, it looks like a regular weld on one that been cut off.

 

[ArlyA]

I've never seen a forged hook like that, it looks like a regular weld on one that been cut off.

Its a normal 3/8 hook, only difference is the chain might slide through it since its more open at the top. Nonetheless, this style worked perfectly in the application I'm using them in. I purchased three like this and now I can't find them. They were welded on without any modification. Should have got more! Thanks to all who looked.

 

[ruffdog]

I couldn't find those either......weird....are they a hybrid between a grab hook and a slip hook. :confused2:

 

[ovrszd]

More mysterious than the hook is what's it welded to??

 

[ArlyA]

More mysterious than the hook is what's it welded to??

A extended length mini pintle hitch which are only used within the XC grooming world. I'll try find a photo of it in use... Found one!

 

[ovrszd]

Thanks for the explanation!!! From that angle it just looks like a slip hook. But I guess the contact point is the problem?

 

[ArlyA]

Thanks for the explanation!!! From that angle it just looks like a slip hook. But I guess the contact point is the problem?

The need to be wider for the implement ring, than these chain hooks are. Here is what the original hitches looked like made from a slip hooks, but they took much more time to assemble.

 

[TractorGuy]

I've never seen a forged hook like that, it looks like a regular weld on one that been cut off.

Looking at it again it does look like a regular hook that was modified. Kind of looks like it was heated and bent.

I can't see why the ones I linked wouldn't work.

 

[ArlyA]

Any old 3/8 forged hook with work, but I'm trying to find one that requires the least amount of modification, ak cutting and grinding. The one I showed in my 1st post required no adjustment at all.

 

[ruffdog]

Some clothes come "pre-washed", maybe those hooks were "pre-stretched"?

 

[ovrszd]

Now I understand. You are building Pintle style hitches.

 

[jonsstihl]

got any more pics of that groomer.

I have a honda foreman 450 with tracks and about 1/2 mile of trails in my woods that I would like to groom for walking paths in the winter. I keep saying I will build a groomer but 8 years later haven't gotten around to it.

 

[ArlyA]

got any more pics of that groomer.

I have a honda foreman 450 with tracks and about 1/2 mile of trails in my woods that I would like to groom for walking paths in the winter. I keep saying I will build a groomer but 8 years later haven't gotten around to it.

There are many posted on this grooming forum.

 

[ArlyA]

Here is the hitches I worked on today. 1st one shows the hooks I need to cut twice, then grind down so they properly work. Then is photos after they are welded.

Bonus question, Can anyone see what wrong on the hitch, in the 3rd one? :laughing: These are you basic 2" receiver type of hitches.

 

[SimS]

I was looking at your hitch and was thinking why did you not just go with a clevis style receiver hitch? If you are dragging something there would little chance of being pushed by the towed item. All this thinking was done without knowing all of the hitch design issues/requirements. My random thoughts. SimS

 

[ArlyA]

I was looking at your hitch and was thinking why did you not just go with a clevis style receiver hitch? If you are dragging something there would little chance of being pushed by the towed item. All this thinking was done without knowing all of the hitch design issues/requirements. My random thoughts. SimS

Because it needs to look and work like this...

 

[ovrszd]

Because it needs to look and work like this...

Yeah, a clevis is no replacement for a Pintle hitch.