I just purchased a 2015 Silverado 2500. It came with a Class 5 hitch that has holes for the safety chains on the sides and front. They way the holes are set up, I cannot get the safety chain hooks in. I have a TT that is approx. 9,500 lbs loaded. Does anyone have any ideas? This new design is really weird.

I added a couple of these with the hook facing under the car (back of the hitch). It works for my 16ft flatbed trailer.Hooks

Something like this D Shackle could solve your issue.Or this one

Yep, just use a properly load-rated shackle or quick-link. You can buy the, at places like Tractor Supply or order from McMaster-Carr.

If you have what I do, it can be done. Gotta come in from the side and hook it towards the center of the truck. At first it seems impossible. A little practice, and it's easy.

Huntindog wrote:If you have what I do, it can be done. Gotta come in from the side and hook it towards the center of the truck. At first it seems impossible. A little practice, and it's easy.I think I have tried that, the hook from the safety chains won't quite make it through to be able to close. I tried a quick coupler and shackle from Home Depot but they don't sell anything large enough to be able to make it through both holes. Maybe, I'll try looking at tractor supply.

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nomad297
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
Use a 3/8" Curt safety clevis hook.

Here it is

Bruce
jrichard
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
That shackle has a 2000lb working load limit. Personally, I wouldn't use it for a 9500 pound trailer. I'd at least try to match the strength of your safety chains. If they're gold/yellowish, they might be G70 transport chains...3/8" = 6600lb WLL. It should be marked every 1-3'.
hbillsmith
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
US Cargo Control

I have your same truck. Order the 3/8" Galvanized Steel shackle. $1.59 each. Get them on Amazon for much cheaper shipping (same vendor). Part No. is SPAS38.
ESDA
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
Huntindog wrote:
If you have what I do, it can be done. Gotta come in from the side and hook it towards the center of the truck. At first it seems impossible. A little practice, and it's easy.

I think I have tried that, the hook from the safety chains won't quite make it through to be able to close. I tried a quick coupler and shackle from Home Depot but they don't sell anything large enough to be able to make it through both holes. Maybe, I'll try looking at tractor supply.
Huntindog
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
If you have what I do, it can be done. Gotta come in from the side and hook it towards the center of the truck. At first it seems impossible. A little practice, and it's easy.
geotex1
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
Yep, just use a properly load-rated shackle or quick-link. You can buy the, at places like Tractor Supply or order from McMaster-Carr.
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Feb 10, 2015
Something like this D Shackle could solve your issue.

Or this one
kregli
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015
I added a couple of these with the hook facing under the car (back of the hitch). It works for my 16ft flatbed trailer.

Hooks

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