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Old 09-27-2013, 06:30 PM   #1
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Safety Chains?
Are these chain links Big enough for Safety Chains on a 5000# trailer? Youroo!!
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Old 09-27-2013, 06:33 PM   #2
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Are these chain links Big enough for Safety Chains on a 5000# trailer? Youroo!!
Yep - providing there's a Ram pulling it.
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Old 09-27-2013, 06:36 PM   #3
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Yes, but I like to add a safety factor.

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Old 09-27-2013, 06:43 PM   #4
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Johnf,would you have a ballpark figure on price to have the chains (Chrome Plated)? Youroo!!
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Old 09-27-2013, 07:22 PM   #5
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Are these chain links Big enough for Safety Chains on a 5000# trailer? Youroo!!
Only if you use double strands on both sides.
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Old 09-27-2013, 07:25 PM   #6
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Sorry they will be too heavy, put you over your allowance!
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I inspect chemical tankers for a living....I could set you up with one of these upgraded breakaway switches.....

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My back started hurting just by looking at him pick that up.
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Youroo, where did you find my pocket watch chain? Been looking for it a couple years now!
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Old 09-27-2013, 09:17 PM   #10
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About a buck three eighty a foot for chrome plating.
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About a buck three eighty a foot for chrome plating.

Would that be square foot or linear foot.....
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