Anyone know what height crushed cars typically are? Hoping my 20 foot chains are long enough but wasn't sure if I needed longer. Broker didn't seem sure either
Appreciate any insight
What Length Chains Do I Need To Haul Crushed Cars
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20 foot won’t be enough at least from my limited experience . If they’re 8’ off the deck 25’ would be really close. I’ll defer to those that know more but I’d think you’d need to be close to the 28’ mark on chain length
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We use regular 20ft chains but have some short 3fters that we attach also. And then we run a strap d-ring to a winch.
The best way to do it imo. If using binders make sure to keep them tight.. the cars settle a ridiculous amount while in transit.
Also the best way to get ur chains over is to let the forklift guy give you a chance to lay your chains over the top stack while it's on the ground, and then he lifts the stack with ur chains on it and sets it up there for u.. then u just have to rig it up from there.. not sure if u done crushed cars before just some throwing some tips out there because I've learned the hard way... lol -
This is what I mean by strap d-ring. You don't need 30fters . The ones we use are only like 5ft or do, but they are really handy with loads like this. That way you can tighten the chain like a strap rather then using binders
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my company has probably 10+ loads a week of crushed cars and that's how we do it...
i am like you, I try to stay away from them as much as I can. Although it's not as bad after a couple times of doing it.lynchy, cke, Big Road Skateboard and 1 other person Thank this. -
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Do you guys run them wrapped with a “hair net” mesh? Tejas makes them do it down here. Keeps all the little broken bits from falling off in transit.
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