which forged 3/8 hooks?

[Xfaxman]

Scan down and click Coupler Type on this page: PATH-MASTER(R) SNO-RAZOR(R) - Narrow Trail | Snow Groomers

 

[ArlyA]

Scan down and click Coupler Type on this page: PATH-MASTER(R) SNO-RAZOR(R) - Narrow Trail | Snow Groomers

View attachment 645709

Why are you posting this link?

 

[ovrszd]

Looks like he's offering an alternative to what you are building?

 

[Xfaxman]

Why are you posting this link?

Looks like he's offering an alternative to what you are building?

Yep, it is a pintle hook for pulling a snow groomer.

Call the company to see if and where you can buy the hook.

 

[ArlyA]

This is the style of forged hooks we are looking for. You should be able to see, they are not the same at what snowgroomers.net sells. That company is the "harbor freight" of snow implements.

 

[Xfaxman]

Those appear to be standard weld on hooks that have been modified with a grinder.

For your use why not make something like this: Quality Cargo Control 5/8" Weld-On J-Hook - Flame Cut Plate Stock #CC115 - BendTrailers.com

 

[Xfaxman]

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!

I went back and reread your first post. Whoever you ordered them from cut and modified standard weld on hooks:

 

[ArlyA]

I went back and reread your first post. Whoever you ordered them from cut and modified standard weld on hooks:

I ordered the original ones from Amazon which worked perfect and had not been modified. I later reordered them and in the secondary order, the hooks were different and the standard 3/8 forged weld-on types which I had to cut off and grind. That is why I asked here if anyone knew what they were called, or where I could get that style.

 

[Jaylegger]

I ordered the original ones from Amazon which worked perfect and had not been modified. I later reordered them and in the secondary order, the hooks were different and the standard 3/8 forged weld-on types which I had to cut off and grind. That is why I asked here if anyone knew what they were called, or where I could get that style.

Have you contacted and asked the supplier you bought them from?

 

[Xfaxman]

I ordered the original ones from Amazon which worked perfect and had not been modified..

I can see where it was cutoff and angled. It is smooth from being touched up with a grinder, not rough like the rest of the forged surface:

 

[zoedog2012]

Can you order 1/2" instead of 3/8" so no grinding?

 

[countrybumpkin]

I can see where it was cutoff and angled. It is smooth from being touched up with a grinder, not rough like the rest of the forged surface:

View attachment 645813

A couple of people have already tried to tell him that, he just doesn’t see it. If they are that “Standard” in the industry, shouldn’t be hard to find.

 

[ArlyA]

Can you order 1/2" instead of 3/8" so no grinding?

No, the 3/8 are to tall and angled wrong. The 1/2s are taller yet and still the wrong angle. Normal chain hooks are parallel so as to hole onto chains. As seen in the ones I cut and ground, they are more V shaped.

 

[ArlyA]

I've building these for about 15 years after we found the manufactured ones to be of poor quality and overly hard to use. We broke them, bent them and we couldn't get them opened when we got stuck. So yes, there are plenty of them already out there FS. No need to show them to me. These in particular are an extended length hitch for use with ATV or UTV with pods. Some manufactures use rolled steel hooks which tend to bend and that's the reason we use forged which is much stronger product. We've not bent one yet. All the hitches I've posted photos of, I built it.

You should note in the below photos that I switched from slip hooks that are overly time consuming to construct.

 

[ruffdog]

I've building these for about 15 years after we found the manufactured ones to be of poor quality and overly hard to use. We broke them, bent them and we couldn't get them opened when we got stuck. So yes, there are plenty of them already out there FS. No need to show them to me. These in particular are an extended length hitch for use with ATV or UTV with pods. Some manufactures use rolled steel hooks which tend to bend and that's the reason we use forged which is much stronger product. We've not bent one yet. All the hitches I've posted photos of, I built it.

You should note in the below photos that I switched from slip hooks that are overly time consuming to construct.

I have to wonder, being that you have 15 years of manufacturing a unique product, what do you expect from us ATV pintle novices?:confused3:

 

[jonsstihl]

an extra set of eyes or know how about the different type of hooks that are out there. I know I have found all sorts of good information simply by asking the forum.

I think the sugestion to ask the original amazon seller is a good one but unfortunately it does look like the original hooks were probably modified.

Bukit case that is one swiss army knife of a bucket. great work.

 

[Jaylegger]

There's no question his original Amazon hooks were modified from grab hooks and seemingly one off's. Amazon purchasers have a history the buyer can lookup and review the order with contact info. He seemingly has not done this few minute effort yet. How many here have searched for this hook this past week? I spent a good 45 minutes one bored morning and came up with nothing. He's denies the obvious and instead seems convinced this unicorn product exists somewhere.

Just take a 3/8 grab and cut it. No grinding required for this application anyway.

 

[kybound]

Not exactly what you have, but it appears that the angle is correct. Some grinding is required
5/8" version B'/'A PRODUCTS CO. Hook, Weld-On, Grab, Trade Size 5'/'8In. - 3YFX7'|'11-58WGH - Grainger!

Zoro shows a 3/8" version, but the second photo does not completely load. That second photo appears to have the angled one.
B/A Products Co. Hook, Weld-On, Grab, Trade Size 3/8In. 11-38WGH | Zoro.com

It looks like B/A Products Company may be worth a contact. Good luck

 

[breadtrk]

Looks like you are just dragging this thing...... why overthink it? Bend a chunk of 1/2" rebar, weld and pull.

 

[SimS]

@breadtrk. I kind of agree. But to each his own. He is determined to fabricate a mini pintle type hitch with unobtainium hooks. I'm waiting for his final model.

SimS