Chains??
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Chains??
Well been spending alot of time up north way in the sticks and they don't seem to like to plow here.. Got around ok today with about 13 inches of snow and 4x4 engaged but wondering about chains.... Can we run chains on a dually ??? If so were can I get a set... Thanks in advance
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From: Pa
You most certainly could run chains! Google it, or visit any logging shop! Loggin shop would prob be able to help with decisions better than buying blindly! I run a set of hand me downs from a mining company, they broke and we shorten them for the smaller (stock) tires on pickups.
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From: Ouray, CO
I bought a set of chains for a Jeep TJ @ Autozone.
they had a large selection in the back (Western Colorado).
We run all 4 wheels with chains in the snow/ice/mud in our
MTN. With lockers front/rear we've never got stuck with
the chains on.
I practiced (in town, in the parking lot) using the spare tire
(mounted on the back of the Jeep)
to figure out how they go on so when I got to the snow
I didn't have to waste time in the cold
remembering how to put them on again.
Besure you check (and probably have to tighten them) OFTEN.
We drive off-road (no more than 15MPH) with the chains on.
Make sure you keep the loose end from swinging free or you'll
end up with either dents on your body or a broken brake hose.
(thankfully, I've never experienced this myself).
They get amazingly loose after a mile or two and need to be
tightened (the tensioning band is critical to use).
Be sure to put the chains on the right way, if you put then on
"upside down" the last link of the tread chains can damage the
sidewall (there is a "crimped" link that should point away once on)
There are some good links on the web with pictures.
they had a large selection in the back (Western Colorado).
We run all 4 wheels with chains in the snow/ice/mud in our
MTN. With lockers front/rear we've never got stuck with
the chains on.
I practiced (in town, in the parking lot) using the spare tire
(mounted on the back of the Jeep)
to figure out how they go on so when I got to the snow
I didn't have to waste time in the cold
remembering how to put them on again.
Besure you check (and probably have to tighten them) OFTEN.
We drive off-road (no more than 15MPH) with the chains on.
Make sure you keep the loose end from swinging free or you'll
end up with either dents on your body or a broken brake hose.
(thankfully, I've never experienced this myself).
They get amazingly loose after a mile or two and need to be
tightened (the tensioning band is critical to use).
Be sure to put the chains on the right way, if you put then on
"upside down" the last link of the tread chains can damage the
sidewall (there is a "crimped" link that should point away once on)
There are some good links on the web with pictures.
