Safety Chain Hooks Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Silverado Trailer Hitch

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The hitch on my 2016 Silverado has a strange opening for hooking the safety chains. The chains on both of my trailers have an S type hook and are difficult to connect. I like the idea of the coiling cables like #DL20119 but I am not sure they will fit through the holes either. I have included a photo of the hitch. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks

asked by: Cliff W

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The 40" Vinyl Coated Safety Cables # DL20119 that you referenced would work on the safety chain loops of the hitch in the picture you attached. You would just need to push the clevis back on the hooks so that it could be slid through the safety chain loop.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Roadmaster, #RM-645 is a 64" length single hook, safety cables -rated at 8,000 lbs. We have a shorter 40" length vinyl coated safety cables, #DL20119 that is rated at 6,500 lbs.

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Answer 2

Yes, you will want to cross the 40" Vinyl Coated Safety Cables with Clevis Hook (Qty. 2) by Dutton-Lainson, 6,500 lbs. #DL20119 when you're installing them. The idea behind this is that they will cradle the trailer tongue if it becomes…

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Answer 3

The Buyers Products Chains part numbers #337BSC3835 and #337B03835SC both weigh 5 lbs and the part #TCTSCG30-730-04X1 weighs 2 lbs. For installing any of the mentioned chains we recommend using the weld on bracket #MB38 with the quick link part…

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A hook can be classified as a slip hook or a grab hook and that is determined by the inside shape of the hook (there are other types as well, just ask any rigger or logger). A grab hook is made to lock in to a link on a chain and stay put. A slip…

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Answer 5

The A-Frame Trailer Coupler #CA-5210-B will have the exact same yoke latch as your current Ram coupler, so it will not be adjustable, unfortunately. With that said, if you were over doing the weight capacity and can swing the Dutton Lainson A-Frame…

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Answer 6

I attached a picture that shows how a cable is routed through a split drum winch like the part #DL10952 that you referenced. You'll need an extra hook like the part #RM-910031 with a cable like the part #DL24045. We don't have them but…

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Answer 7

Most couplers actually don't come with safety chain loops on them. Reason being that if for some reason the coupler came attached from the trailer you'd want the chains on the trailer frame so that they'd still be effective. Welding a…

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Answer 8

The two items you mentioned of safety chain #337B03835SC and Blue Ox Quick Link #BX229-0512 are a really excellent choice for safety chains for your trailer. These have more than enough capacity and are well made so they will last a long time and be…

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Answer 9

According to my contact at Dutton-Lainson, the #DL20119 Safety Cables are manufactured in Taiwan. We have several safety cable kits from Roadmaster that are manufactured in the USA, you can see them by clicking the provided link. The Roadmaster…

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Answer 10

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 11

To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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Answer 12

I have a solution for you, but we do not carry Glo-Brite lights, so replacing it with the same brand will not be something I can offer you. Instead, to replace your Glo-Brite 9852-88, I recommend using the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB.…

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