Winch bar extension

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by mitmaks, May 15, 2025.

  1. larry_minn

    larry_minn Light Load Member

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    I have a about 2’ pipe. More to loosen if it got tighter. Or to whack chains to loosen them, then retighten.
     
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  3. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    You can get a 1/2 link instead of a full link, makes a world of difference…
     
  4. mitmaks

    mitmaks Road Train Member

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    What do you mean by half link?
     
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  5. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    1/2 link is when you wrap the chain around the pocket/spool on the side rail and hook it to a link, 1/2 link is going to the next link instead of using the snap binder for another link.
     
  6. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Make your anchor point like this, every link becomes a 1/2 link then. If your snap binder is too tight and you can’t break it over, just move the hook back towards the anchor point 1 link which is actually a 1/2 link. Or if it’s to loose move the hook 1 link out, makes a world of difference….

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