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Autocar · Apr 29, 2012

the gambler said: ↑

Most of the other questions have been Covered. But to add to the binder question. I will use both if chaining something I need to pull on in opposite directions.

For example I will pull forward with the snap binder first then get both chains as tight as I need By pulling to the rear with the ratchet binder.
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Good idea.

leftlanetruckin · Apr 29, 2012

Clasix1055 said: ↑

1. What is better snap or rachet binders?

2. Are snap binders dangerous?

3. How do you properly secure a snap binder? (ie do you wrap the chain around it)

4. Is a coil bag a waste of money?
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Ratchet. Slow and steady is the way to go. I do not even carry snap binders (gave them all away, see below), and have yet to have a load that couldn't be safely secured with my ratchet binders.
Yes, I have the scars to prove it. 20 micro stitches and a fractured skull.
Supposed to have wire/chain wrapped around it to make sure it doesn't unsnap.
Not a clue, dont haul them.

Martin

skateboardman · Apr 29, 2012

windsmith said: ↑

I always cringe when I see RT equipment secured with chains, or spring suspension equipment secured by chains to the sprung part of the chassis frame. It seems like a good bump in the road would create enough inertia to compress the tires / springs and snap the chains when the equipment bounced back up again.
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if its chained down correctly the compression is already gone for the most part.

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