squeezable angular chain link

[peter lena 9,471]

https://www.zoro.com/campbell-chain-fittings-316-x-1-repair-link-steel-zinc-plated-upc-tagged-t5950124/i/G3562067/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping feed&utm_content=free google shopping cl   handy for any chain set up or spring addition  ,  add a spring to a lever  point , for easier lift start , if you don't  have a hydro , your left arm will thank you . pete  

[peter lena 9,471]

@Bar Nuthin  long ago replaced the 2 lower corner , / hood frame bolts with  3/8  threaded eye bolts . good spot for a spring assist pull point , probably removed ,  two thirds of  plow lift  lever  effort , just holds it off ground . experimented with various springs , moved the  eye bolts , to their easiest , spring pull assist point , regularly experiment with an issue , make it go away . pete  

[Bar Nuthin 1,487]

2 hours ago, peter lena said:

@Bar Nuthin  long ago replaced the 2 lower corner , / hood frame bolts with  3/8  threaded eye bolts . good spot for a spring assist pull point , probably removed ,  two thirds of  plow lift  lever  effort , just holds it off ground . experimented with various springs , moved the  eye bolts , to their easiest , spring pull assist point , regularly experiment with an issue , make it go away . pete  

I used the squeeze chain link to connect my deck chain to the eye bolt.  Most recently I modified a standard snow thrower flag to be spring assist. Heavy springs have purpose! I like the idea of eye-bolts in the front for spring assist on a plow. I need to fabricate a solid down-pressure link first - for stubborn spots.

[peter lena 9,471]

@Bar Nuthin  like the fact that you are , looking and thinking about the issue , that spring was  about 6' long with  tapered ends , was looking for any related pictures , for you , can,t find exact name . thing I really like about it is , lift lever effort , is much easier , holds it just off ground . also going to connect those hood mount eye bolts , so there  is an equal pull , from both sides of frame front . commonality to W/H attachments , is their amazing  functional ease , with simple , connection / lubrication detailing , washers  lube , etc . garage door multi hole lift bar , is terrific , for a bolt in down pressure , cut out what ever you need , paint it black / red . be looking for related for you , glad you are on it , pete  

[peter lena 9,471]

@Bar Nuthinhttps://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-5-1-2-in-Zinc-Gate-Extension-Spring/3115905?user=shopping&feed=yes&srsltid=AfmBOoodfh0e2iorOAd9CYk9PlUqUOe-eVhBHX-fm1cRc7ljAJ_fjkIygjA   this is the type of  tapered end spring used , if yo have a selection , about 6" long , bent hook ends , holds a plow off ground , pete