Tow hook help.
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Tow hook help.
I have two ropes I carry with me, a 1 3/4 weaved and a 2" twisted cotton rope. With bowline knots, neither fit into them well. So what I am thinking of, is using two clevises to connect the loops of the 1 3/4 rope to each loop and have it run through the 2". This will give me plenty of length, but I can't find clevises I'd trust big enough to use on these ropes. I also want to do something similar near the rear hitch. So where can I find big clevises with a minimum of 20,000 static or a very heavy shock rating? Or do you have a better idea?
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Check out a tractor supply type store. Tractor Supply Company - SpeeCo 3 Point Straight Clevis Pin & Clip, 1 in
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Check out a tractor supply type store. Tractor Supply Company - SpeeCo 3 Point Straight Clevis Pin & Clip, 1 in
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I'll have to stop by the Farm store next time I go to town. I've looked at several places but never found anything over 8 or 9,000lbs load, which I assume is static. I am just not comfortable putting cotton ropes on a 8k lbs with clevis only rated for that much static weight. Plus I'd like one for my winch cable and get away from the hook.
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TSC, Northern, or any farm store should be able to fix you up. I've got a few of those just because they're big enough to fit over the drawbar on my tractor. The one I linked to has a working load of 25k#'s, so that should get the job done for you.
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search for "High-Strength Anchor Shackles—For Lifting" part number 3663T46 seems to be a decent size (aka, not too big!) and has a 25k pound work load limit. Little spendy though at almost $40/ea.
search for "High-Strength Anchor Shackles—For Lifting" part number 3663T46 seems to be a decent size (aka, not too big!) and has a 25k pound work load limit. Little spendy though at almost $40/ea.
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