Safety Chain Recommendation that Includes a Keeper

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Does the S-hook have a wire keeper? Thanks a lot, Rainer

asked by: Rainer

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I believe I have a solution for you, but the 27 inch Long Safety Cable # 2118-605-04 that you referenced does not have a keeper.

Check out the 35 inch Safety Cable # 1483-535-04. This is a slightly longer chain, with a slightly higher capacity that does have a keeper. Overall its a better safety chain.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Curt hitch part #C15410 is confirmed as a fit for your 2002 Ford F-250 and it fits with full size spare as long as the wheel diameter is less than 20 inches. It is designed to work with 2 inch ball mounts too. I attached an install video for more…

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Answer 2

A lot of newer trucks can have wheels larger than 16 inches. But since your spare is a 16 inch it will fit in the factory location on your 2003 Ford F-250 with B&W trailer hitch #BWHDRH25230 installed. I have included a link to the installation…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

The Laclede Chain part #2118-605-04 would be a great option. This has more capacity than you would need at 5,000 lbs and is 27 inches long. You'd need to order two of these.

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Answer 5

You do indeed need two safety chains. When the safety chains are attached to the tow vehicle, they should be crossed below the coupler in an X pattern. This is done so that if the coupler should come off of the trailer ball, the crossed safety chains…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

I am not aware of a bolt-on version of the Buyers Products Weld-On Safety Chain Retainer part #3375471000. However, if all you were wanting to do is mount your safety chains to the tongue of your trailer then you will just simply do so by running a…

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