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- jimh406Explorer IIIOr read this page that says twisting is totally fine.
http://sierrateardrops.com/article/twisting-chains-to-shorten-them - drsteveExplorerTwisting the chains to shorten them is not a good idea.
https://mechanicalelements.com/twisting-safety-chains/ - nineoaks2004ExplorerI have been twisting the chains for years and never had one break.
- 4aSongExplorer
jimh425 wrote:
Just twist the chain to take up the slack.
Here's a similar product though. https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/chain-up
I read somewhere that twisting the chains will weaken them, don't know if this is true or not. - bobndotExplorer III
TheBeans wrote:
Has anyone ever seen one of these gadgets before and if so, where?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XhXFsTN4QiM9cSUg2
its sold on Amazon or by
GR Innovations LLC - filrupmarkExplorerGoogle Safety chain hanger and Walla there it is.
- jimh406Explorer IIIJust twist the chain to take up the slack.
Here's a similar product though. https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/chain-up - DutchmenSportExplorerJust take an old coat hanger and bend it over make a hook on each end of the coat hanger and you got the same thing and doesn't cost a thing.
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