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T-shaped cam tightening tool makes it easy to twist the cams on your snow chains. Designed for use with Titan Chain heavy truck tire chains that have links that are at least 0.281" (7 mm) thick.
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Hey, guys. Today we're going to be checking out the T-shaped cam-tightening tool for tightened chains. These are available in two sizes, one for light truck snow tire chains and heavy-duty truck snow tire chains.This is going to be a lot easier to use than that factory tool that comes with it. Reasons why is because of that T-shape. We'll be able to hold it, put it into the keyhole here, give it a nice easy twist without having to worry about our gloves, our hands slipping off that other tool.To give you a good look at that factory tool, you can see here that it's L-shaped. I know that a lot of times when I'm using it I have to hold it real close to the top here, so I can get a good grip on it.
If I hold it down here, my gloves or my hands tend to slip off the edge, whereas the T-shape, I can place it between my fingers and get a great grip every time.Let's try it again. Again, in and turn, and it's locked into place, versus that L-shaped style where if I put it in the keyhole I'm really having a hard time here. I kind of have to get my other hand in there to really tighten it, and it doesn't seem to work as well.It's going to be a great replacement or upgrade to that other tool or even if you need an extra. Overall, it's going to make the job a lot easier.It's made out of a low-carbon steel construction just like most chains, so it's going to be strong and durable and hold up for a long time. It also features a zinc finish, so we don't need to worry about any rust or corrosion.To give you an idea how big it is, it measures about five inches long this way and about three and 3/8 inches long this way.It's also going to be great for unlocking those cam tighteners.
And even if they're a little bit hard to get undone, we can use two hands on it.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (44 Customer Reviews)
T-shaped cam tightening tool makes it easy to twist the cams on your snow chains. Designed for use with Titan Chain heavy truck tire chains that have links that are at least 0.281" (7 mm) thick.These do not fit the cams for heavy truck snow tire chains. This is the second order and third T-Shaped cam tool that I've tried but all of them have been too big to fit in the slot to turn the cam. I've talked to the company and they continue to insist these are correct. The only conclusion I can reach at this point is that they have never tried them since the L-Shaped tool works fine. Images show the size difference between the L-shaped tool and the T-shaped tool and the T-shaped tool not fitting into the cam slot. Oh and don't try the light truck T tool. Those are too small.
Jenny N.
2/1/2023
I reached out to the manufacturer and we are not sure why it would not work for you. It is designed to work with these chains. It could be that the cams are just a little off when they were made. You can use part # TCLH2 instead.
I bought these to go hunting in Colorado. I haven't used them extensively, but they did fit my 2021 GMC ATR nicely and for a novice they seemed very straight forward to install. I would recommend purchasing the chain tensioners. You may want to cut the extra links off so they don't hit the rim. I just attached one of the tensioners to mine and it seemed to secure it.
These are the bomb !! They work so much easier than the standard “L” shaped wrench. I can get much better leverage to lock the chain cam and not risk raking my knuckles across the chains. I am very happy with this product.
Dirtclod
I am sure that it will work. It fits the cams perfectly. Thank you for all of your help.
Lewis
11/7/2022
It works loke a charm.
Can’t say enough about these guys, even though delivery took tad longer than expected communication from etrailer team was on point from start to finish.
Thanks to etrailer team i know me and my family are safe no matter what weather conditions we have to go through.
Great quality steel product. Shipping was super-fast & etrailer has been great to work with.
Excellent service. Easy to order and pay for, fast shipping, great price. As described. Will definitely come back to shop again! Thank you!
Rob S.
Springfield, Oregon
Robert
1/20/2022
Great..price is right. Held up through the season. Recommend it strongly.
Great tool works just like it should. Great customer service,product shipped quickly, arrived quickly and works great.
Quality steel. etrailer correctly answered my technical questions before order.
Much easier to use than the 90 degree tool that is supplied. Twice the leverage on the cams.
It is so much better and easier to use than L shaped one.
Jim
11/30/2021
excellent
Wrench is fine but took months to get h ere
Great product at reasonable price...Allison was very patient and helpful with my order
Worked Great! The time i used the tool
Well constructed with strong weld at T providing strength for two handed tightening.
Works great. Easy to use in the cold.
Works great!
Just right !
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Jenny N.
1/27/2023
I reached out to the manufacturer and we are not sure why it would not fit the chains. It is possible that the cam hole is a little off. Part # TCLH2 will probably be a little loose however it would turn the cam.