Problems with attachment plates

[Mitch Hoy]

So, I’ve had a few guys forget to jiggle the pins in place on our grapple, and then proceed to pry the attachment off during use. This has caused the attachment plate to expand where the pins go in, giving the attachment some slop, and now it looks like it almost wants to pop off with the pins in.
Anyone have this happen? Is there a fix for it besides cutting and welding?

 

[Talon Tree Service]

I pounded the original pin holes straight, welded them where they had stress cracked, then welded a second plate on top of an employer’s skid loader attachment plate. Without pictures it’s hard to say what exactly, but I would say one way or another you’ll end up needing some welding done