Chaining up drives

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  1. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    I see trucks chain up most rear set of drives (from cab) is it proper to chain that set or forward set of axles and why?
     
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  3. Pnwtrucker

    Pnwtrucker Medium Load Member

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    I always chain the front axle if I'm just throwing 1 set. Why? Because that's the set that gets the power first. Does it matter idk Old hand I looked up to and gave me a lot of great advice when I was starting out always said that so I still do it to this day
     
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  4. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Chaining all drive wheels gives the best chance of not losing traction but one axle can help some.
     
  5. KillingTime

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  6. Pnwtrucker

    Pnwtrucker Medium Load Member

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    1 axle with 3 railers or triples whatever you prefer to call them is always better then 2 axles with singles. From my experience. Singles are a waste of time unless your putting them on your steer axle
     
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  7. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    If i was chaining up one set of drives should I do front one as my trainer told me. Ive seen quite a few trucks chained up only rear set of drives. Just wondering whats thr reason for that if any? Probably easier to get chains around fear set of duals?
     
  8. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    The only reason is the rear axle is easier.
     
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  9. Pnwtrucker

    Pnwtrucker Medium Load Member

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    I like to chain the front set of drives if only chaining one drive axle. The front drive axle receives the power essentially first. Yes I know both basically get it at the same time. But I think front axle gives better traction and less spinning if starting out in a tough spot
     
  10. KillingTime

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    They'll also be the ones that kick-out on you.
     
  11. Pnwtrucker

    Pnwtrucker Medium Load Member

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    Ok I've thrown a lot of chains and I mean a lot. If the front axle is chained how could that let the rear axle "kick out"?
     
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