Bigger Turnbuckles

[Beach]

Mounting the Hawk onto the new truck and would like to upgrade the turnbuckles. Current turnbuckles are 3/8x8" open hook with a 350lb load limit. Does anyone know of a source for some beefier turnbuckles that won't break the bank. I would like to have same size, possibly 1/2x8" but more load capacity, maybe 600lb - 800lb. thanks

 

[norcalhawk]

I upgraded my turn buckles to Forged Steel (hook to hook) last year. Try Chicago Hardware and Fixture Company (American made)

 

[srileo]

Can you please share the ones you are using. I badly need to upgrade from the stock turnbuckles.

I upgraded my turn buckles to Forged Steel (hook to hook) last year. Try Chicago Hardware and Fixture Company (American made)

 

[smlobx]

How about these...

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Rigging-Supplies-Hardware/Hook-Hook-Stainless-Steel-Turnbuckles/1-2-Hook-Hook-Stainless-Steel-Turnbuckle-Type-316

1600+#'s

 

[norcalhawk]

I don't recall the actual turn buckle ordered. But, I do remember replacing all 4, ~the same length buckle as the FWC one's and one size up in diameter, 1/2" I think. Cuz I could not find 3/8" in forged steel. The buckles I have are, "Drop Forged" ~1000# rating, Class E (hook to hook).

Hope this helps

 

[srileo]

Those certainly look sturdy, but i dont want the hook, would prefer a jaw-jaw connection with a cotter pin. the hooks can slip if the bed flexes, or can straighten out under impact. Ask me how i know :-(

How about these...

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Rigging-Supplies-Hardware/Hook-Hook-Stainless-Steel-Turnbuckles/1-2-Hook-Hook-Stainless-Steel-Turnbuckle-Type-316

1600+#'s

 

[DonC]

FWC has recommended Torklift S9012 as an alternative. Just got mine and they are much beefier.

 

[Stalking Light]

FWC has recommended Torklift S9012 as an alternative. Just got mine and they are much beefier.

I tried one of those but the hook gap is too small to work with the mounting plates in the bed of my Tacoma, FWIW.

I might be able to get it to work with a quick link but didn't try.

 

[ntsqd]

A veritable plethora of clevis/clevis turnbuckles: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-turnbuckles/=129hzrb, back up to here for different connection options: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-turnbuckles/=129hzpn

 

[smlobx]

Those certainly look sturdy, but i dont want the hook, would prefer a jaw-jaw connection with a cotter pin. the hooks can slip if the bed flexes, or can straighten out under impact. Ask me how i know :-(

Ok how about these...

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Rigging-Supplies-Hardware/Jaw-Jaw-Stainless-Steel-Turnbuckles/1-2-Jaw-Jaw-Stainless-Steel-Type-316-Turnbuckle

 

[BillM]

Check out fastenal

https://www.fastenal.com/products;jsessionid=4EF025861E953EE5E5658EEE5627C182.fcomjvm04?term=turnbuckle&searchMode=

I used these

https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/43031?term=turnbuckle

 

[1Tardis]

Ok how about these...

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Rigging-Supplies-Hardware/Jaw-Jaw-Stainless-Steel-Turnbuckles/1-2-Jaw-Jaw-Stainless-Steel-Type-316-Turnbuckle

Better if the head was drop forged

 

[smlobx]

Better if the head was drop forged

Boy this is a tough audience!!

If you look at the specs it has a1800# rating. I think it's tough enough for anything that a FWC will go through.

 

[Stalking Light]

Probably tough enough that the camper or truck bed will fail first. [emoji848]

 

[Bill D]

Probably tough enough that the camper or truck bed will fail first. [emoji848]

Yup... resulting in a much more costly repair than replacing a turnbuckle.

I like the fact that I can visually check my turnbuckles when I stop for gas etc. and if they are fine, likely I have no issues. If the turnbuckles are stronger than the truck bed or camper tie down points, everything may look good but expensive damage may be taking place.

BTW, I'm not saying don't upgrade the turnbuckles, just don't overdo it. I wouldn't go above what FWC has recommended.

 

[Wallowa]

I tried one of those but the hook gap is too small to work with the mounting plates in the bed of my Tacoma, FWIW.

I might be able to get it to work with a quick link but didn't try.

Now that is odd...that the S9012 hook is too small for the mounting plates in your Tacoma...cuz Stan at FWC recommended the S9012s. Are the standard eye-bolts [like in my Tundra] smaller that the attachments on the plates in your Tacoma?

Phil

FYI...There was previously on this forum a very lengthy discussion and dissection of the "turnbuckle issue".

 

[Stalking Light]

The space between the hole in the mounting plate and the edge of it is wider than the gap on the turnbuckle hook, don't know about the eye bolts on a Tundra though.

 

[DonC]

here's 17 pages largely devoted to turnbuckles
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/9675-opened-turnbuckles/

 

[ski3pin]

DonC, thanks for finding and posting that past thread.