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Explorer

Apr 23, 2014

Not enough links

My Reese W/D bars have only 9 chain links. I hook on the 8th link because I think it isn't good to use up the last link on both bars. The tension is a bit tight and I use the electric jack to raise the tongue to attach the chain link. I would like to replace the chain links and have at least 12 links. Reese replacement chain link shows what I already have. Does anybody know what strength or grade the chain is so I can look at the local hardware store or another place where I can order a 12 link chain? 2008 Chevy duramax diesel, 2005 Arctic Fox 22M.

Thanks

13 Replies

mikeh449
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
are you in the 8th from the bar or 8th from the end of the chain if from the end take 1 or 2 washers of the rivet in the head each washer adds 1 1/2 deg to head
APT
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
"The tension is a bit tight and I use the electric jack to raise the tongue to attach the chain link." Yep, that's the point. Sounds like you might be doing it right already. It if tows well, I would not change a thing.

I use 5-7 links under tension. I don't see why you would need more. You should be able to tilt the hitch head less and therefore use fewer links under tension to keep the same WD amount. For that matter, your truck may not even need weight distribution.
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Apr 23, 2014
Just take one of the washer spacers out of the head hen you would have plenty