CHAINING...are you ready?

You might read the owners manual to get an idea of which axel the true drive.
On my Volvo, it is the rear. That's the one that spins when both are disconnected.

The most effective protocol is to stop before you need to chain up, then drive when chaining is no longer necessary.
At least, IMO.

 

That's my basic mindset also,except sometimes the storms in the mountain passes "brew" very quickly.. I have no hesitation chaining to get out of trouble-into it not so much.

Still with all the storms in the NW this year and no end in sight another question must be asked. How long does one want to sit before the chain law is no longer in effect? Depends on how much coffee I have in me I guess.

 

No one will beat you for coming up with a tool that makes chaining easier. I carry chain boards on my truck, using them I can put 4 singles on and be back under power in 20 minutes or less, it makes it easier to do that's all.

 

Depnds on the truck, but generally your rear axle is your primary drive axle. That's the one you should chain up, but if your unsure, chain up both.

 

This all kind of moot; whichever axle you chain will have so much more traction that the unchained axle will be the one to spin. So you lock the power divider in to stop the spin, which sends equal power to both axles.

 

I found a Handy-Dandy Chain-Up Service:



And she also brings out coffee and doughnuts while you watch.....

 

Somebody ought to loan her a coat

 

Shhhhhhh you'll ruin the effect.

 

Your kidding,right?