[takeitapart2fix]

I installed a swing in our backyard using a beam between two trees. The bolts are in pretty deep, but one side has started coming out. Obviously this is because there's a constant motion pulling it forward on the front. What can I do two better secure the beam to the tree?

 

[ront02769]

Easiest get yourself some good rope and lash the thing around the tree just like you learned in the scouts!

 

[HotRodx10]

I hope you misspoke and said "bolts", when you meant lag screws, which is what you need unless you're going all the way through the trees. I would actually recommend that you do go all the way through with bolts and put a washers and nuts on the back side.

 

[takeitapart2fix]

I did lag screws.

 

[Nealtw]

 

[Old Thomas]

Bolt it to one tree and put a steel loop around it on the other tree so it can slip. The trees will have differential movement in the wind so bolting both ends solid is a recipe for failure.

 

[Bud9051]

Just a thought. Drilling a hole through the tree will create a weak point and with an extreme wind that might result in the tree coming down. I have used ront's rope method and with the right rope it worked great for many years. I moved so not sure just how long it lasted but it did no damage to the tree.

Bud