Laclede Long Safety Chain with Clevis Slip Hook Review Video

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…

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…

Trailer wheel lug nuts that are 1/2-inch inside diameter typically have a 20-TPI thread pitch (20 threads per inch). Most lug nuts also use a 60-degree-coned profile like #CE11051, but a 90-degree like #STN569 is also available for 9/16-inch studs.…

I recommend using Grade 5 1/2" x 4" bolts to install the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler part #DM12717. These would allow for the full weight capacity of the coupler to be achieved. These can be picked up at most local hardware…

I contacted the manufacturer and they were able to inform me that the 3/8" Quick Links #37201335 have a working load limit of 2,750 lbs. and a min. breaking limit of 6,875 lbs.

I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson, the manufacturer, about the hardware requirements for Coupler #DL13728. She told me that to mount the coupler, you will need two, 1/2 inch bolts, that are 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 inches long. With this type of…

Safety chain extension links simply need to match the size and capacities of your current safety chains. For example, if your chains were 1/2" diameter with a 16,500 lbs break strength and 3,300 lb working load limit you would want the Threaded…

That should work provided that in the process of shortening the chain to make 2 chains and when bending or flexing you do not stress the metal. If the metal is heated up or you see stress marks in the metal, fractures or discolored areas these are…

Yes, trailers will have 2 safety chains which helps to keep the trailer centered. For 1/4" grade 70 chain the standard is for it to have a working load limit of 3,150lbs. Since the WLL is 1/3 of the break strength the chains you have are…

Using the term 'Proof' when describing chain is a descriptor of its weight rating and its construction. A grade 30 or 30 proof chain is for a general purpose application that doesn't require a great amount of strength. A grade 30 chain…

If you want to just add on some sort of extension you can use Safety Chain Quick Link #C82932 which has a working load limit of 3300-lbs. This will give you about 3-inches additional length. Ideally trailer safety chains will be one continuous chain,…

The Laclede safety chains part #1483-535-04 are made in the USA and have a 5,400 lb capacity per chain. These also have a clevis style hook. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well.