S-Hook for Attaching to Safety Chain Loops of 2020 Ford F-250

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I have a 2020 Ford F-250. The place where my chains would attach is 1”. My chains kind of fit there but my runaway not very well. Do you have any quick links or something like that with a 1” opening?

asked by: Brian L

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Expert Reply:

You could use a quick link like the part # C82932 to attach a new snap hook part # RM-910031 so that you could attach it to your hitch's safety chain loop.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You are not the first customer to have issues with the safety chain hooks on the OEM trailer hitch for your 2020 Ford truck as this has been an issue for a few years now. Using a quick link like the Curt #C82932 that you referenced might be a good…

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Answer 2

The only quick link that we have which may work for your application is the Curt 16.5K #C82932. The opening is 5/8" so I'm not sure how much of a difference that extra 1/8" will make. Aside from that everything else we have…

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Answer 3

Provided that you have safety chains rated as high or higher than the hitch capacity and they are securely connected to the safety chain loops on the trailer hitch, how you route them is not really an issue. You just do not want them to bind up (get…

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Answer 4

A safety chain's working load limit (WLL) is always 1/3 of the chain's break strength and it is the limit you want to stay within in normal use. The part #C82932 has a break capacity of 16,500 lbs and a working load limit of 3,300 lbs. This…

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Answer 5

The Working Load Limit (WLL) is the maximum working load designed by the manufacturer. The maximum capacity is the highest load the product can support. So, for your application (flat towing) the WLL really won't apply since there is no working…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to help! The correct replacement Clevis hooks will be dependent on the thickness of your chain links. Likely you would need either the Curt Clevis Hook with Spring Loaded Safety Latch - 7/16" #C81970 which fits 7/16" Thick…

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Answer 7

The short answer to your question is, yes. You can use the Curt Safety Chain Quick Link #C82932 to keep your current safety chains in good working. The safe working load limit that you see on products like the Curt Safety Chain Quick Link #C82932 has…

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Answer 8

I am not sure what the gross trailer weight is on what you are towing with your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 but I have some option that could work. We have quick link #C82932 which is rated for 16,500 pounds break strength and 3,300 pound safe working load…

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Answer 9

You are not the first customer to have issues with the safety chain hooks on the OEM trailer hitch for your 2018 Ford truck. Using a quick link like the Curt #C82932 that you referenced might be a good option, as long as the gap on the link is large…

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Answer 10

Due to the thickness of the safety chain loops on your hitch your best option would be to go with a hook and keeper setup like the part #1483-535-04. I attached a picture that shows the size of the opening on the hook. For just the hook you would…

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Answer 11

The Curt Threaded Quick Link, 1/2" #C82932 have the 16,500 lbs break strength and 3,300 lbs working load limit but are not available in stainless steel. They are zinc coated to prevent corrosion. The Quick Link I recommend is the Blue Ox…

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Answer 12

The capacity of 16.5k lbs that the Curt Safety Chain Quick Link part #C82932 that you referenced has, is the capacity relative to its use as safety chain component. Basically, it would be expected to break when 16,500 pounds of force was put on it,…

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