Speed Binders

It is a good idea ! When ever i get unloaded. I usually just hook to the rub rail and hold other hook tight then spin them both all the way open . Throw a dab of gear oil on both threads then close em up and throw em in the rack.. Couple times a year i try to clean them off at the house since if u run offroad in dust , those threads get gunjed up with oil... Spray them off with diesel close and tighten a couple times, diesel gets rid of all that gunk.. Ur spinny thing in the vice would be perfect for doing this at home !

 

I've always opened snap binders by pushing with an open palm away from me or by giving the handle a smack with a pipe or bar at a distance.

 

I use a 3’ ish chunk of 2” strap; double it over n put the sling end around the tip of the handle- good yank and its all freed up. Strap takes the force nice and easy.

 

You guys ever had the snap binder open up going down the road ? Ive only used them a couple times. Can that happen if u dont use a bungee or something wrapped around the handle?

 

Never, i usually just wrap mine with the excess chain. I dont think it really does any good as far as keeping it closed but it seems to satisfy the law

 

Not that I recall/ ain't made a habit of chaining anything in several years, but I have a few of these little clips that are good to keep snap binders closed.
I think I have put pics of them before. If i remember I’ll snap a pic on monday.
Idk that it’s especially worth worrying about; that said, it won’t hurt to secure them with something to prevent the handle from popping open in some unforeseen circumstance.

 

If the load settles it can.

 

They only pop open when too loose or only barely cammed over

 

When I open/close my binders, I grab the eyes at each end and spin the handle towards my body. I'm sure I'm not describing it correctly, so I hope you can picture it. I didn't come up with it. I either saw someone doing it, or I saw it on YouTube, but I can't find the video. Makes it so you can fully open/close a binder in just four or five seconds.

 

Better yet, it keeps the chain looking tidier