3-Point Hitch # pt quick hitch question

scottbxbuckscounty · Mar 4, 2014

I own a bx 2230, I was thinking about installing a quick attach system to the 3 pt to switch between my rear blade, generator, ballast box etc. Has anybody tried using a chain binder LIke this one my grinding off the two hooks and the handle? I could use a piece of pipe to ratchet it down. Thoughts? Would this work? If not why not.

Thanks

Ratchet Style Load Binder 5/16" x 3/8" - Shipper's Supplies

murphy1244 · Mar 4, 2014

:welcome:

scottbxbuckscounty · Mar 4, 2014

Thanks! I have been reading for awhile but this is my first question

murphy1244 said:
:welcome:

murphy1244 · Mar 4, 2014

If you want a quick hitch why do you want to mess with the stabilizers?

scottbxbuckscounty · Mar 4, 2014

Murphy
Sorry what I meant to ask is can I replace the stabilizers with a chain binder?

s219 · Mar 4, 2014

I doubt there would be enough room to get a pipe in there to ratchet it down, plus you want fine control over the length of the stabilizers and you will not get that with the coarse thread on the chain binder. Normally, you want just the right amount of slop left in the stabilizers. They should not be tight all the time.

scottbxbuckscounty · Mar 4, 2014

Okay thanks for the advice, I was planning on using a removable handle but I am not sure how far chain binders go with each turn

s219 said:
I doubt there would be enough room to get a pipe in there to ratchet it down, plus you want fine control over the length of the stabilizers and you will not get that with the coarse thread on the chain binder. Normally, you want just the right amount of slop left in the stabilizers. They should not be tight all the time.

bcp · Mar 4, 2014

Since I got my quick hitch, I don't adjust stabilizers any more. Stock is fine.

Bruce

94BULLITT · Mar 4, 2014

bcp said:
Since I got my quick hitch, I don't adjust stabilizers any more. Stock is fine.

Bruce

Me either. When I put my QH on the BX I centered it and tightened it down. There is no need to mess with them once you have a QH.

Stargazer · Mar 5, 2014

Hi: I suggest if you have a Harbor Freight nearby take the 25% off coupon that are like snowflakes falling from sky and buy their QA. Think on sale in this months flyer for about $70 making net around 50. Coupon works online and think they have $5 fedex shipping. I've had mine for 5+ yrs and it works great and stays on 95% of time.