Should Safety Chains Hook to a Trailer Hitch from the Top or Bottom

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which way should you attach the hook to the trailer, from the bottom up or from the top down, i have heard that from the bottom up it has more strength on a wider part of the hook

asked by: David

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Expert Reply:

I have seen it done both ways. Ultimately, the important thing is to make sure the chains are crossed beneath the trailer tongue so if the trailer pops off of the ball the cables will catch the tongue and keep it off of the ground.

Since the Curt hook, # C81970, has the keeper on it, the chains would not fall off if you hooked them to the hitch from underneath.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I have attached a photo for you below that shows which way the s-hooks should face when attached to the safety chain loops on a trailer hitch. The photo example is using the Curt Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables with S-Hooks part #C80176 for…

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Answer 2

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 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

It is possible that the Curt Trailer Safety Chain Holder Bracket - 2" Shank #C68CR could help. This is not a safety chain anchor point, but more of a guide/holder that fits onto 2" shanks and requires no welding or drilling. If that…

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Answer 5

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 6

The C-Channel for Enclosed Trailer #362213-955 has an opening of 1.027". I have included an image below with all the dimensions for this item.

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Answer 7

The Nylon Bushing - 7/8" Inner Diameter, 1-1/8" Outer Diameter - 3" Long #TRBU13871 should do the job and press fit into the eye of your leaf spring. Then the Trailer Suspension Bolt #7-260-2 is 4-1/2" long and 7/8" in…

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Answer 8

The Curt 81960 clevis hooks you referenced have a 1" opening, and the safety chain loops of Curt hitch #C15802 are approximately 1-1/8" wide so you would be able to use them, but the hooks would not quite close. For Curt clevis hooks with a…

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Answer 9

I do have some direct equalizer upgrade options for you, but the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit #LC696740 won't work unless you get longer shackle straps, but even then if you already have 3-1/8" long shackles you won't be able…

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Answer 10

I don't have an exact dimension I can give you but if you check out the picture I attached that shows the Curt hitch part #C15802 installed you can see that it installs basically in the exact same location as the factory hitch.

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Answer 11

When installing the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control #FA94-00-0600 referenced in your question, you will need a torque wrench capable of 250 ft-lbs of torque. With the weight distribution engaged, you will begin with the angle…

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Answer 12

We have many styles and sizes of trailer wheel lug nuts shown on the linked page. These are offered in either 60-degree or 90-degree coned profile, in zinc, chrome or stainless and for four different wheel stud diameters. Just click on the feature to…

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