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Stay with forged eye bolts that generally are not hardened on purpose so that they can stretch before failing. For $16 I found shoulder pattern eye bolt (generic brand at J&L) that have a 12,000 pound rating. The Armstrong brand from the same source was about double the price. I used to work at Armstrong. Their eye bolts and all other eye bolts made in U.S.A. were for all practical purposes identical as they all met the same industry specifications and since OSHA is watching every move, none of the U.S.A. ones varied much from published specifications. By a forged one and its probably better to buy one made in U.S.A. Check J&L Industial Supply, MSC, McMaster Carr and the likes. All have websites and all will have regular forged eyebolts that will fit your needs. If you are unsure as to the strength you need, go to a larger size than what you think you need. The cost is reasonable for the extra insurance. Should you happen to exceed the limits, the eye bolt will stretch and usually well in advance of failure.
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