Tailgate chains
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They sell repro chains with covers. And they sell just the covers.
Now to put covers on your current chains you have to pry open the hook, take it off, slip the cover on and then squeeze the hook on again
Now to put covers on your current chains you have to pry open the hook, take it off, slip the cover on and then squeeze the hook on again
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I am using a bike tube skinny tire type for covers.
I made 2 and put a hole bottom center so water can drain out. I have enough tube to do think 3 or 4 sets if I need to.
Tube was a few bucks at Walmart
Oh I did not need to open any hooks a links to fit them on.
Dave. ----
I made 2 and put a hole bottom center so water can drain out. I have enough tube to do think 3 or 4 sets if I need to.
Tube was a few bucks at Walmart
Oh I did not need to open any hooks a links to fit them on.
Dave. ----
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Mid-fifty has several types of hidden latch systems in their catalog. Which is better is probably personal preference.
Even if the chains are covered, if you drive the truck a lot I'd expect it to leave wear marks on the paint.
Even if the chains are covered, if you drive the truck a lot I'd expect it to leave wear marks on the paint.
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I'll check Mid-fifty out, I drive my truck almost daily in the summer.
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I got no wear marks on my tailgate.
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I have an original set of chains with the rubber cover that I am not using. I can post a picture if anyone is interested.
Regards, Mark
Regards, Mark
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I am using a bike tube skinny tire type for covers.
I made 2 and put a hole bottom center so water can drain out. I have enough tube to do think 3 or 4 sets if I need to.
Tube was a few bucks at Walmart
Oh I did not need to open any hooks a links to fit them on.
Dave. ----
I made 2 and put a hole bottom center so water can drain out. I have enough tube to do think 3 or 4 sets if I need to.
Tube was a few bucks at Walmart
Oh I did not need to open any hooks a links to fit them on.
Dave. ----
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