What I have done lacking that, is to use the loop to double over on itself and create a knot on the quick link of at least some expected properties.
Chuck,
I believe the knot Tony is referring to is called a "Lark's Head" .
ALL "knots" & "sharp bends" reduce strength . . . ( Including those "bends" your loops take around those quick links )
I did some research before making the above statement.
https://allaboutknots.blogspot.com/2010/11/knot-strength-structures-that-make.html
https://itrsonline.org/wordpress/wp...be.A-Review-of-Knot-Strength-Testing_2016.pdf
https://www.rescueresponse.com/much-strength-rope-loose-tie-knot
Please remember that my concerns are only the safety and success of your project, Chuck !
Dave F.
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