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Reisender
Apr 29, 2023Nomad
dougrainer wrote:Reisender wrote:dougrainer wrote:GaryUT wrote:
Do not twist the chains. Replace the hooks with clevis hooks, they will let you adjust the length of the chain.
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-81920-Safety-Latch-Clevis/dp/B000BMXICE
Why NOT twist the chains??????????????????? Doug
PS, I have done it for 40 years and LOTS of my customers also when they have a too long chain problem.
Twisted chains have less strength. This may or not be an issue depending on the application.
Partially twisted chains are not as affected as fully twisted chains.
Where do you get this info??????????????? Doug
Hi Doug. Just google it and it will pop up.
Heads up. I actually twist a little as I don’t want to shorten them too much just in case we tow with another vehicle. But various articles will indicate that the break strength decreases with the amount twisted.
Hope that helps.
Cheers.
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