I’ve been doing flatbed most of my trucking life(37 years just in flatbed alone) and only have used 5/16’s. On more heavier loads, I just had to whip out a few more on to comply.
Chain size 5/16 or 3/8?
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It was my understanding that stack pockets and the rub rail eyes don't have a rated WLL on most trailer makes.Bean Jr. and randypinenc Thank this. -
If I were hauling general flatbed freight like steel beams, plate, ect and only pulled a flat, I would stick with 5/16” chain.
If I were pulling a trailer with appropriately rated anchor points, or a step deck/double drop where you get into a lot more machinery I would want 3/8 chain. Just my opinion.ChevyCam, randypinenc, beastr123 and 2 others Thank this. -
3/8" chain is a lot heavier. I'm often driving it around the country unused. I'd rather have 5/8" chain for that reason.
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For Reitnouer you get #6600 going around 1 spool or 2 spools and using a J-plate... Using the stake pocket in any way reduces it...
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Kinda of a different question, I run 3/8 and have been in flatbed for a out 5 yrs now, I've had the same chains the whole time and am wondering when should you replace chains. I noticed that a cotter pin was missing from the pin that holds the hook on the end of the chain and got me wondering if to just replace the cotter pin or taking it as a sign that they are getting old. None of the links are stretched out or deformed just getting rusty. Thoughts.
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