Safety chain U bolts necessary?

Question

Im thinking of putting a B&amp;W turnover ball hitch system in my truck and pair it with a Companion Slider.  I have never nor intend to haul a gooseneck trailer.So my question is, is it necessary to drill extra holes in my bed if I will not use them?  Do the safety chain u bolts have any other function other than for the chains?May sound like a silly question but you never know if there is a secondary intention for bolts.thanksMcBride

bessie-hunter · Answer

I have used mine as tie down points for ratchet straps when hauling cargo.

mfl · Answer

I don't see the need for the U-bolts, if you'll never use them. On a new truck, in your sig, I would rather install the underbed FW puck system. It would cost simlar as the TO ball, and then you could add the IMO, much better puck mounted hitch. I would not use a single point attachment on a newer truck.

Jerry

fj12ryder · Answer

I have the B&amp;W turnover ball and Companion hitch, not the slider. It has never even occurred to me to install chains. I don't pull a gooseneck so why would I need chains. I would only drill holes in my bed if they were needed at the time, not possibly in the future.

kennedycamper · Answer

I use the u bolt to run a cable thru to lock the hitch in the bed.

rhagfo · Answer

Why not just get the Puck system for your truck!

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