1/2 in chains

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  1. northernhopper

    northernhopper Light Load Member

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    Since ive been pulling for ats, ive seen some loads that say 1/2 inch chains required. Military stuff. D rings and cut outs on the rgn trailers arent rated to g70 1/2 chain. Does anyone carry 1/2 in chains? Or just use more 3/8? Im thinking about buying 20ft chains and cutting them on half. Id have 4 10ft with one hook each. And yes ive got snap binders rated at something like 9200#s. If i use them often id buy rachets.
     
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  3. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Ratchet binders are the way to go. You broker through them or work for them
    Go to midwest steel north of U Haul on Lincoln Av in St Cloud for tie down gear
     
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  4. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    How small are you're D rings to not be rated for grade 70 1/2"? I carry 8 1/2" X 3' chains on my 55 ton and 12 1/2" 10' to 16' chains on my 9 axle. My 3' chains have grab hooks on one end and slip hooks on the other, I love them.
     
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  5. northernhopper

    northernhopper Light Load Member

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    Im doing what they call a lease. I call it a rent. I live an hour from St. Cloud. Fleet farm has the chains. Closer to home. Are they needed? Should i get 4 10ft? One hook or two per chain?
    I agree on the rachets. Ive already get snaps though.
     
  6. northernhopper

    northernhopper Light Load Member

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    The only time i checked was a tandem stretchable rgn. Sticker said d rings were 6600 i think. Cutouts 9200? Both less than 1/2 chain
     
  7. northernhopper

    northernhopper Light Load Member

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    How often you use the grab hooks?
     
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    maggard359 Medium Load Member

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    It only took me one forehead gash and a concussion later to leave those snap binders to the professionals. I would get the 1/2" you may use them few times a year you always have to be able to do what the other guy can't.
     
  9. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Most D rings on lowboys I've pulled are 15,000 rated I've never measured the diameter of the ring but they're probably close to an inch.


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  10. northernhopper

    northernhopper Light Load Member

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    I agree. Thats the way im leaning. I'll buy chains when i get home next week. You think 4 10ft enough? Buy 3 20s and make 4 10s and 5 4s out of them? Ive had the snap binders for years.
     
  11. northernhopper

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    The rings were probably an inch. Sticker said 6600. Im guessing that the welded strap holding the ring was the weak point?
     
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