Bucket Hooks

   / Bucket Hooks #62  
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Since I can't weld, I went with the old Bolt-on Hooks from Ken.
 
   / Bucket Hooks #66  
As Dale stated, above, Ken's Bolt on Hooks. They are very easy to install because you are talking to someone that is mechanically challenged. My wife hates it when I try to start a project cause it always cost her more money than just having a professional come in and do it.

So, if I can install them, anyone can.
 
   / Bucket Hooks #67  
I didn't want to drill holes and possibly weaken the structure. One or two holes seems like the hook could twist under stress and create a bigger mess. Grab hooks are cheap, a couple of bucks a piece. If you don't have a welder, there's a fair chance that a friend, neighbor or relative does who can do it for a small fee if any at all.
 
   / Bucket Hooks #68  
I didn't want to drill holes and possibly weaken the structure. One or two holes seems like the hook could twist under stress and create a bigger mess. Grab hooks are cheap, a couple of bucks a piece. If you don't have a welder, there's a fair chance that a friend, neighbor or relative does who can do it for a small fee if any at all.


Actually, the manufacturer tested the bolt-on design under various conditions and posted them online. In test #5, the hook itself spread open but the bolts, attached to typical bucket sheet metal thickness, did not fail. 12,500 lbs failure load.

Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Proof Testing>>
 
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I didn't want to drill holes and possibly weaken the structure. One or two holes seems like the hook could twist under stress and create a bigger mess. Grab hooks are cheap, a couple of bucks a piece. If you don't have a welder, there's a fair chance that a friend, neighbor or relative does who can do it for a small fee if any at all.

If drlling a couple of 9/16 (clearance) holes weakens structure, it is to weak to be effective in beginning, whatever it is (FEL bucket) it needs to be replaced with better quality unit... Welding hooks to a questionable (structurally weak) unit has same effect on distortion of unit as bolt on items... And in my case I trust grade 8 bolts more than my welding...

Dale
 
   / Bucket Hooks #70  
Everyone has an opinion...and I'm glad we live in a country that has the freedom of choice :thumbsup:

:united-states:
 

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