I would like to remove one of the swings and replace with this glider swing. Can I re-use the hooks where the swing attaches at the top of the swing set or do I have to drill and add more hooks.Thanks I would like to remove one of the swings and replace with this glider swing. Can I re-use the hooks where the swing attaches at the top of the swing set or do I have to drill and add more... » Read More I would like to remove one of the swings and replace with this glider swing. Can I re-use the hooks where the swing attaches at the top of the swing set or do I have to drill and add more hooks.Thanks « Show Less
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I have removed the existing swings and replaced them with 3 different kinds now. As my grandchildren grow, they like different things. So to answer your question, assuming you only need the two hooks, you are fine, in fact, the hooks that came with the unit are great. And as I am typing this, I looked at the glider and had to laugh as that is the EXACT glider I have used on my set. That is too funny, and children love that glider. Our neighbors kids come over all the time and use it. You will be really happy and the old swings are easy to remove and the new glider hooks right up :)
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You should be able to use the original hooks (most swings use 'eyes'). If you have to attach to eyes, and don't have the right hardware, a chain repair link or heavy carabineer will work just fine. Our granddaughter loves this swing. It took her a while to figure out how to make it go, but once she did she's flying almost every day. She's much safer on it than an open seat swing.
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It came with hooks to attach to something else. If you have a swing set with eye bolts, the hooks could attach to those. We hung the swing from a tree so a rope hung down from the branch and the hooks attached to the rope. Hope that helps!
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You can use just the top, and I think you can use just one wing. It's fairly light weight and I've used ita lot. Hope this helps. If not, I'll check it tomorrow to be sure.
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I changed my canopy twice. It's tricky but as long as you have a ladder tall enough for the center it's doable. My whole canopy, frame and all was torn out by a storm even though it was bolted down to my deck. It was nice while it lasted!
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My hammock swing or this hook came with a chain (I can't remember which, but it was not mentioned in the product description). You can use the swing with just the hook, or adjust the height with the chain. It's very easy to use and adjust.
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You should go with a baby bucket swing with its own chains and hook them to the clamps on the top bar--the swings that come with the set are secured to their chains with heavy-duty S hooks which would be extremely difficult to open up; however the clamps at the top of the chains open easily.
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Hey there! It needs to be removed each time. Our Caboose Varylight and Ergo Caboose have the swing away option. Thanks!
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We ordered the rotational device together with the Ikea Ekorre swing at Amazon. The swing comes with the mounting hooks and bolts. We installed just one hook into a large exposed cedar beam in our family room. You would need to make sure to secure it into a solid part of your ceiling. We also ordered two carabiners to make it easy to mate the swing straps to the rotational device and the rotational device to the supplied hook in the ceiling. This combination allows the child to swing and spin easily. Our son is four now and still loves his swing. Hope this helps.
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I bought a set of heavy duty anchors with the swing but ended up just using the screw anchors that came with the swing. We have the swing hanging on our porch and I some hard points built into the porch ceiling when we had the house built.
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They screw right into the wood frame of the the swing set. The screws you get with the set are really heavy-duty so they anchor in tight. I hope that helps.
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we have Step 2 swing without the glider extension, can you buy the extension and glider or do you sell the glider brackets for the Step 2 i have only found brackets for a wooden swing? Thank you
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Yes. I was able to do it with mine. It's a lot easier if you use one of those seats that come with the rope and the hangers. (I didn't and had to do a little project to re-use the chains that come with the swing seat, not too hard either)
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I also purchased this swing to replace a swing my Grandkids had outgrown. My son was able to use the existing attachment on thier play structure.
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The swing were actually using is from our outdoor play system so I would say yes. You may need to make a trip to the hardware store to get some different fasteners, but with very little trouble it's super flexible to attach many things to. :)
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Yes, the ropes and top hooks are included and already attached. You'll have to have something to attach it to. My little guy likes a BIG swing, so I mounted some Marathon swing hangers in my garage at 10', added 42" of chain, and hook the swing onto the bottom of the chain. He loves it and we can swing in any weather! The rope length between the swing and the included hook is approximately 48".
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I don't have this exact swing, but I have a similar one. I strongly recommed not using hardware provided, screws and ancors are insuffecient for the intended use of the swing. The anchor or threaded screw can come out of the ceiling during use and cause injury. I cut a 4x4 wood post and screwed it across the top of the ceiling joists in my attic and then put a 1/2 inch wide by 12 inch long eyebolt up through the ceiling and through the 4x4 post. Use flat washers and nuts on both sides of the 4x4 then tighten to secure it. We have been using it this way for over 5 years with no problems. Hope this helps. I don't have this exact swing, but I have a similar one. I strongly recommed not using hardware provided, screws and ancors are insuffecient for the intended use of the swing. The anchor or threaded screw can come out of the ceiling during use and cause injury. I cut a 4x4 wood post and screwed it across the top of the ceiling joists in my attic and then put a 1/2 inch wide by 12 inch long eyebolt up through the ceiling and through the 4x4 post. Use flat washers and nuts on both sides of the 4x4 then tighten to secure it. We have been using it this way for over 5 years with no problems.... » Read More I don't have this exact swing, but I have a similar one. I strongly recommed not using hardware provided, screws and ancors are insuffecient for the intended use of the swing. The anchor or threaded screw can come out of the ceiling during use and cause injury. I cut a 4x4 wood post and screwed it across the top of the ceiling joists in my attic and then put a 1/2 inch wide by 12 inch long eyebolt up through the ceiling and through the 4x4 post. Use flat washers and nuts on both sides of the 4x4 then tighten to secure it. We have been using it this way for over 5 years with no problems. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Everything is included to just hook up to your existing swingset. I used the clips from my existing swing instead of the hooks including as they were stronger.