Safety Tow Chain Question
When connecting the safety tow chain to the TV I can easily connect/hook one side but have to turn TV to bring it closer to connect/hook the other side. The safety chain is about 3 links to short to e...
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tspecs wrote:
I don't have a link (no pun intended), but you can buy links for repairing chain which consist of a split,sprung open link which will allow you to attach xtra chain to an existing safety chain, and after you attach it all together you simply hammer the sprung open add on link closed. This method is as strong as the original one piece chain. I use links like this to repair broken tow chain, and they never break. Available at your local hardware or tractor supply.
They may not break, but under severe shock loads loads by the very nature of the soft material they are made of can and will open back up.
I would not take the chance, if it can be hammered shut it will open under heavy shock loads. It is for the shock loads the links in the chain are welded shut.
The quick links I gave the link for can be also found at Tractor Supply, Home Depot or Lowes and other places. Just be sure you get one in the size to match the size of the chain. They are the right tool for the job.
