Safety Chain Mounts to Weld to a Trailer

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Would etrailer have enny weld on mouts for 1/4inch chain

asked by: Matte

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We have several different safety chain attachment brackets you could potentially use. I have included a link to them for you. It sounds like you are looking for something like # MB38. Keep in mind that this is raw steel. Welding to a dissimilar metal requires a professional, especially if the other metal is galvanized or zinc-coated because that can give off toxic fumes!

expert reply by: Michael H

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I went out to the warehouse and testing safety chain loop #MB58 and Fulton chain #FCHA0050324. These two parts are indeed compatible with each other so you can use them together.

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Usually with higher capacity safety chains like the #FCHA0050324 that you referenced they get attached to the trailer frame with safety chain loops like the part #337SC58B directly which get basically welded over the end chain link. Quick links could…

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The inside dimension between mounting plates of the Titan #T4093200 actuator is 3.03 inches. The mounting plates measure 9.56 long.

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Happy new year to you as well! The best way to replace (or add new) safety chain loops to your trailer frame is to simply have new ones like the Brophy #MB38 welded on. There's really not another good method for doing this that will ensure safe…

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The #C58345 4 pole trailer wiring harness wouldn't be a good option, as the brake lamps and turn signals are carried on the same circuit. If you installed it that way, your 3rd brake lamp would blink along with the turn signal as well as…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 11

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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