Raymond Lower Fork Hook RA223-001-569-H44 – RA223-001-569/H44

Carrying the load path between the fork and the carriage, this lower fork hook engages the fork to the carriage at its lower attachment point on Raymond lift trucks and transfers the load's weight, plus the shock of lifting and setting down, into the carriage structure. It weighs about 1.5 pounds and is the part that keeps the bottom of the fork located and secured on the carriage bar.

Because the hook takes the full load and the impact of dropping heavy loads onto the forks, its engagement surfaces gradually wear or deform. A worn hook typically shows up as increased play between the fork and carriage or a fork that sits unevenly once installed, and left unaddressed that play can affect load stability.

Fitted as a direct replacement at the fork-to-carriage mounting point, it restores a tight, correctly seated connection. Match the hook to the fork class and the carriage bar it engages, since the lower hook has to seat exactly on the carriage it mounts to in order to carry load safely.