kennyd
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Possibly, but I have have a good explanation on the FAQ page on why I don't think they are needed.
Input needed on Bolt on shackle mounts for the FEL bucket
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Possibly, but I have have a good explanation on the FAQ page on why I don't think they are needed.
I am to hear somebody else had the same idea.
When you get a chance to use them, please let me know what you think.
Thanks for the pics too. :thumbsup:
Chooglin
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Will do !!!!!! :thumbsup:
I would;
a) Use them with the backing plates - though I would use somewhat larger backing plates if material was available and I had the tools.
I would make them as long as possible in the up/down direction, wouldn't worry that much about the left/right direction.
b) Mount them as close to in line with the bucket cylinders as practical.
c) Use the biggest anchor shackles (probably 3/4 inch) that I could fit in them.
d) Step down to 3/8 chain hooks, perhaps via a smaller anchor shackle.
This is one of the nice things about NOT having welded on chain hooks, you can go to any/every size chain hook via anchor shackles.
I switch between 3/8 and 1/4 inch chain a lot and it is HANDY to put 1/4 inch chain in a hook and not have it jam because the hook is too big.
a) Use them with the backing plates - though I would use somewhat larger backing plates if material was available and I had the tools.
I would make them as long as possible in the up/down direction, wouldn't worry that much about the left/right direction.
b) Mount them as close to in line with the bucket cylinders as practical.
c) Use the biggest anchor shackles (probably 3/4 inch) that I could fit in them.
d) Step down to 3/8 chain hooks, perhaps via a smaller anchor shackle.
This is one of the nice things about NOT having welded on chain hooks, you can go to any/every size chain hook via anchor shackles.
I switch between 3/8 and 1/4 inch chain a lot and it is HANDY to put 1/4 inch chain in a hook and not have it jam because the hook is too big.
Did you get a chance to try them out yet?
Man those bolt on grab hooks are expensive. I would think a local welder could fab up a couple of those for half that.
stevensg56
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chooligin: I would weld a length of 2" schedule 40 pipe under the lip of the leading edge of that bucket before you bend the edge up lifting with chains. Its a pretty easy fix now before its all bent up, just get yourself 6' of pipe and stich weld it in.