Sometimes i feel uncomfortable

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  1. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I've hauled quite a few like that, but they were yellow. You're right, you just secure the engine frame.
     
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  3. nate980

    nate980 Road Train Member

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    True, there's only 2 of those actually being used in service today. The rest are show peices.
     
  4. mc8541ss

    mc8541ss Road Train Member

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    I haul a lot of thes coils and on yours I would have used 2 more chains horseshoe'd, 6 total 3 straps also and skipped the trip chain.On the one loaded suicide I normally use 7 chains, 3 pulling down as much as possible 2 to the front and 2 to the rear. I also use 3/8 chains. But that's just me.
     
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  5. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Is much rather use 3/8 chains, but i can only use afar I'm given to do the job
     
  6. mc8541ss

    mc8541ss Road Train Member

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    If I were using 5/16 chains and only used 4 on a 42000 lb coil I would definitely feel uncomfortable. My ahole would be puckered the entire trip. And if one of my drivers pulled in like that I would have a fit.
     
  7. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Where did i say i only used 4 chains? I said i used 2 sets of x chains and 2 horseshoe chains, with 3 to 4 straps over the top. That's a total of 6 chains and over 42,000 in securement
     
  8. mc8541ss

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    Gotcha, misread 2 sets. Sorry
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    How are attached to the frame?

    Bolted?
     
  10. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Yes bolted or clamped.
     
  11. MACK E-6

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    And either of these can be trusted not to vibrate loose?
     
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