BX 22 Bucket Hooks

[gsganzer]

I figured that was the reason.

 

[JerryG]

<font color="blue"> Hate having deal with a 15' chain when 4' would be enough.... </font>
That is why I have a chain shortener. It is two grab hooks with about 5-6 links of chain between them. You use it to take up excess chain. It works really well.

 

[milkman]

Center hook works for me, and it's removable

 

[milkman]

don't know why attachment didn't work, will try again

 

[Phrede]

Here is how I did mine. I sometimes use straps rather than chain and these hooks lend themselves better for that. I put on two just to distribute the load a little.

 

[rosey]

PHREDE....WHERE DID YOU FIND THOSE HOOKS???....THEY LOKK LIKE THEY FIT PERFECTLY...VERY NICE

 

[Phrede]

JC Whitney: Item 81SB3477R Chrome Tow Hook Set
Quantity of 1 Total Price:$14.99.

I took a cut off wheel on my die grinder and cut off the excess bolt length, but that still leaves the ny-lock nuts on the inside of the bucket. I don't expect this to be a problem but if it is I will replace them with carriage bolts from the inside.

Hmmm, do carriage bolts come in grade 5 or better?

BTW, the hooks do not touch the front lip by about 1/8".

 

[LarryG]

If you have a Tractor Supply Store near you you can get them there also. Not sure of the price of chromed hooks but it should be competitive. I bought a black painted one for my trailer that cost about $10 per hook. Some auto part stores also carry these hooks for truck applications as well.

 

[Ron_NY]

Carriage bolts are available in Grades 2 and 5, as well as 18/8 Stainless Steel from Lawson Products. They generally sell through local area sales agents (although you may be able to buy directly on-line).

They also have booths at many farm shows, and will be at the New York State Farm Show in Syracuse, NY 2/26 - 2/28.

My only relationship with the company is as a satisfied customer.

Lawson Products