Where did you get yours? I'm tempted to cut the end off mine and weld on the hook.
When I ordered the top n tilt from Brian, Fit Rite Hydraulics, he suggested it as an option. I ordered balls for all my 3pt implements. They just slip over the pins.
My 'stuff' isn't stored on any level surface so between the tilt and the euro ball top link its now no issue at all mounting or dismounting implements. I'm too old (with aneurysms) to be trying to lift/horse around 500-700lb toys.