What is the ideal length for 1/2 securement chains?do i need a combination of lengths maybe?please advise thx
Chains length
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Plus 2 10'.Albertaflatbed, cke, singlescrewshaker and 2 others Thank this. -
What are your intentions for 1/2 use ? Standard is 5/16’s.
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and 5/16 and 3/8 on the stepdecks.cke, W923, singlescrewshaker and 1 other person Thank this. -
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As short as you can get away with. Those big boys aren't super easy to haul around. It's not unmanageable but it makes for significantly more work.
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Hauling yellow iron. I carried 1/2" grade 80. 4'(6) 6'(6) and 10'(4) chains. Carried a couple of 3/8 10' chains. Had 120s at the shop when needed.
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If you need longer than that just hook 2 together.cke, singlescrewshaker, stwik and 3 others Thank this.
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