Looking For A Winch Hook

[D45]

I am running a 7/16" Amsteel blue winch rope from Custom Splice, with a standard thimble on the end.......it has performed great so far!

http://www.customsplice.com/

I am currently using this hook with my 7/16" rope:

http://truckandwinch.com/tuff-stuff-...ing-latch.html

The hook works good, but the opening is just way too small!!!

I know I could just use a screw pin shackle, but this makes the hook more readily available to be stolen

I was hoping to get a hook that attaches somewhat permanently to the rope/thimble








Looking for suggestions on a good hook set up, that isn't $200

 

[DaveInDenver]

What you need is a half link hook. Look for a true Gunnebo if you can.

 

[D45]

Thanks.......any idea who sells these for the best price?

 

[D45]

Also, I see most have a chain Grade 80 and Grade 100

Which grade is rated for which poundage?

I'd rather have something stronger, of course, as long as the size is still useable

 

[DaveInDenver]

I used a Gunnebo G-10-8, which is rated as Grade 100 with a working load limit of 5,700 lbs with a 4x proof. It's a 5/16" pin. It's probably technically undersized for the Warn XD9000 I have, but comparing it to the hook it came with I have to chuckle if it really is. A 3/8" hook seemed like it would be ridiculously big at the end of my Amsteel 5/16" rope.

I'm sorry, I don't remember where I got it. I ordered it from a rigging supply I think in Seattle. If I'm not mistaken I think Viking Offroad stocked them.

Edit to add, here you go.

http://www.amsteelblue.com/hooks/

 

[tperkins]

Look on www.masterpull.com they have a few different heavy duty hooks made specifically with wide openings.

Tyler

 

[crawler#976]

Why use a hook at all?

http://factor55.com/prolink-xxl/ would be my choice. I personally don't like an open system when winching, so using the ProLink gives you the same security and strength a Safety Thimble does. When I ordered the synthetic for the Power Wagon, I had Viking use their Safety Thimble, and when we put the winch on the Jeep, the first thing I did was cut off the stock hook and add a ProLink.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Why use a hook at all?

One reason is ...

Looking for suggestions on a good hook set up, that isn't $200

The ProLink costs $125 and the ProLink XXL is $199. There is a cost to the convenience and there is nothing unsafe about a good gated hook like the Gunnebo, which is about $40.

 

[Willman]

I also only run the thimble with a shackle. Works for me.

 

[WSS]

I am running this guy:

It's a YOKE brand. I am using it on 3/8"rope

Got it here:

http://ors4x4.com/Winch-amp-Recovery/Hardware/Hooks/

I asked for a removable hook and he sent the one pictured but he does not show it on his site, may have to request it.

 

[D45]

I used a Gunnebo G-10-8, which is rated as Grade 100 with a working load limit of 5,700 lbs with a 4x proof. It's a 5/16" pin. It's probably technically undersized for the Warn XD9000 I have, but comparing it to the hook it came with I have to chuckle if it really is. A 3/8" hook seemed like it would be ridiculously big at the end of my Amsteel 5/16" rope.

I'm sorry, I don't remember where I got it. I ordered it from a rigging supply I think in Seattle. If I'm not mistaken I think Viking Offroad stocked them.

Edit to add, here you go.

http://www.amsteelblue.com/hooks/

Thanks for the link......I have not heard of YOKE brand, are they good?

3/8" Half Link Hook is $45 and is rated for 28,000 lbs

What does the 3/8" measurement mean? The size of the pin?

 

[Antichrist]

I use hooks like these:

I think I got them from MasterPull.
I like them because the gate can't get damaged so there's no risk of cutting corners and using an open hook.
I don't like them because they require routine maintenance to keep the operating smoothly. But that's pretty minor.

 

[verdesardog]

^^^x2, very good hook and it can't open by itself....it's what I have on my truck:

 

[86tuning]

I also only run the thimble with a shackle. Works for me.

Yep that's what I do as well. My rope end thimble just sits on the winch mounting tray for daily driving. Super stealth. Then I fish it out and put a shackle on it when wheeling.

 

[D45]

I am trying to prevent theft as much as possible.........I have had shackles and d-rings stolen too many times.

The self closing hooks with the hammer links are a good idea, but I want less parts at the business end.....less parts=less chance of breakage IMHO

I am forced to go with something that has a half-link hook: