Torklift with happijack Tie down question
I have Torklift frame mount tie downs on my truck. I may be buying a used truck camper that has Happijack spring loaded turnbuckles with it. Does any one use that combo? any problems? what size and le...
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Using the the HJ spring load turn buckles will work fine. Chain-my original TL's was supplied with 5/16" galv chain (actually only .275 dia), using 5/16" threaded quick links (carbineers). Length will vary though. Assumption is HJ turnbuckles were used with HJ mounts. So the rears, going to the bumper button may or may not reach your TL mounts, But I cant see more than 12" of chain probably less if long rear turnbuckles.
Fronts, if HJ bed 'ears' were used with the short turnbuckle, needed chain could be as much as 24"ea, again probably less.
You'll need a connecting link (4)as mentioned, either a threaded quick links (so chain is removable) or a split link (not so removable), to connect chain to either TL mount or camper.
5/16" minimum (IMO more than adequate for loads), 3/8" max for ease of use. Be sure 3/8" rod, size of turnbuckle hooks, will pass inside the chain /fittings links you get. Shouldn't be issue but there's all kinds of chain.
Are you trying to set up in anticipation of picking up camper?
Fronts, if HJ bed 'ears' were used with the short turnbuckle, needed chain could be as much as 24"ea, again probably less.
You'll need a connecting link (4)as mentioned, either a threaded quick links (so chain is removable) or a split link (not so removable), to connect chain to either TL mount or camper.
5/16" minimum (IMO more than adequate for loads), 3/8" max for ease of use. Be sure 3/8" rod, size of turnbuckle hooks, will pass inside the chain /fittings links you get. Shouldn't be issue but there's all kinds of chain.
Are you trying to set up in anticipation of picking up camper?
