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I popped my chain cherry.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PackRatTDI, Dec 24, 2015.

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  1. Dec 24, 2015 #1
    PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Colorado had the chain up requirement between Dove Creek and Cortez. Today I am a man! :)

    @joseph1135
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  3. Dec 24, 2015 #2
    DenaliDad

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    A sad, sad state of affairs.
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2015 #3
    mountaingote

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    They made you chain on the flatlands? Must be nasty down there
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2015 #4
    Alaska76

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    Bah, I have chained 6 times so far this winter, doubtless I will do it another dozen or more before the season is through, but such is life in Alaska.


    Congratulations, btw!
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2015 #5
    PackRatTDI

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    Roads were a little icy past Monticello then completely covered past the state line. I guess the Colorado plow crews slept in. Saw two jackknife wrecks and didn't feel like joining the party.
     
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  8. Dec 24, 2015 #6
    joseph1135

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    Ha ha ha! Wasn't too bad now was it? Do it a few times and it'll be nothing. You'll get your own way and it'll go quick and painless. Welcome to the chain club!
     
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  9. Dec 24, 2015 #7
    joseph1135

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    Why??
     
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  10. Dec 24, 2015 #8
    PackRatTDI

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    I think not bad for an El Paso boy.

    "Que es un chain law?"
     
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  11. Dec 24, 2015 #9
    Alaska76

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    No doubt, surprising it took so long for it to happen. I would have guessed you to be an old hand at it by now.;)
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2015 #10
    PackRatTDI

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    I had no practice whatsoever but I'm the type who learns by doing.

    Took me about an hour to put them on. Only required one drive axle but I figured I'd practice putting both drive axles on. I initially tried putting the trailer chains on but one came off after I tested them so I decided I would just run the drive axles.

    I got dirty. My fingers nearly got frostbite and I have a cough but I feel accomplished.

    I like running the northwest so getting used to chaining is probably not a bad idea.
     
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