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Can somebody point me in the right direction on what size and where can I get some good looking chains to keep on my toe hooks?

 

 

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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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Are you looking for just look or actual use?

 

Just go by Lowe's, Home Depot or Tractor Supply. They have rolls of different size chain so you can get whatever length you want and they usually sell those by the foot. If you want actual use then make sure to buy a couple good hooks. If it was me I'd get the strongest chain they have which will look good on the front of a truck, not some small chain.

 

I personally would just hang chain on the tow hooks mainly because there's a good chance that eventually someone will end up stealing it. I don't live in a bad neighborhood, just how the young punks are around here, but they seem to be getting better about that kind of thing, I just keep all that stuff in my toolbox. Hell even the big ass shackle I had on a receiver with a 1 1/4" hole instead of a 1" I put a lock on the end of the shackle pin instead of a safety pin.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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For looks? Home Depot or similar.

For recovery? Don't. Chains are stupid for that.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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For looks? Home Depot or similar.

For recovery? Don't. Chains are stupid for that.

 

Ya using a strap is a lot safer, but I have a logging chain that's good for 30,000 lbs of pull so the only weak point would be the hooks. I've used the chain A LOT with no trouble and that includes hard snatches, but I know that doesn't mean it won't ever fail. I do have a strap rated for 32,000 or 34,000, but for some reason I always grab the chain. I've had to tow cars (for one of my uncles, he goes through POS cars like nothing) which the chain is better because around here there's a law saying whatever you use has to be put through a pipe so the vehicle in the back doesn't run into the one doing the pulling.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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Towing is different. But for recovery I don't care if the chain is rated for 100k lbs. if it or the tow hook fails, you're probably going to kill someone. If a recovery strap lets go, you might dent a body panel, if that.

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Thanks for the input everybody, I use to be in offshore construction so I have quite a few nylon straps for pulling folks out of mud holes and towing....I was just thinking for looks because I've seen a few guys on the forum with them and I thinks it looks bad a$$ but never really thought of some a$$wipe stealing it......I'm going to check out lowes or Home Depot tomm....thanks again

 

 

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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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Towing is different. But for recovery I don't care if the chain is rated for 100k lbs. if it or the tow hook fails, you're probably going to kill someone. If a recovery strap lets go, you might dent a body panel, if that.

 

I agree, I just always go for the chain without thinking but being that I have a '14 now I will probably go for the strap. With my 98 I guess I didn't care about it like I do this one lol. I was always aware of making sure nobody was in the way in case something does let go.

Spurshot Senior Enthusiast

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Wouldn't a chain hanging on the hooks beat the hell out of your bumper and plastic façade?

sahls01gmc Senior Enthusiast

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Anyone got pictures of these "chains"? I'm trying to figure out what they are actually for. Would they be permanently attached to the truck? Or are you talking about chains and straps to use when you need them?

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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Anyone got pictures of these "chains"? I'm trying to figure out what they are actually for. Would they be permanently attached to the truck? Or are you talking about chains and straps to use when you need them?

They're mostly useless I think. It's become a new fashion accessory.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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They're mostly useless I think. It's become a new fashion accessory.

The truck version of Mr. T.
NitroDatsik Senior Enthusiast

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Like this? Got the Chain from Home Depot. 7 ft galvanize . The hooks are 7k lbs forged steel from Amazon. Nope it can't be taken off because the yellow hooks don't fit through the recovery hooks. I first put the chain through the recovery hooks then attached the yellow hooks. There is a small pin that goes in the hook to hold another pin that holds the chain, we'll that pin is so freaking tight to get in there that it would be impossible to remove the hook itself. Only way to remove now is by either cutting the chain or removing the recovery hooks, which takes a couple of minutes. 688a437f0780c11c8ff291350a0d846f.jpg

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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Like this? Got the Chain from Home Depot. 7 ft galvanize . The hooks are 7k lbs forged steel from Amazon. Nope it can't be taken off because the yellow hooks don't fit through the recovery hooks. I first put the chain through the recovery hooks then attached the yellow hooks. There is a small pin that goes in the hook to hold another pin that holds the chain, we'll that pin is so freaking tight to get in there that it would be impossible to remove the hook itself. Only way to remove now is by either cutting the chain or removing the recovery hooks, which takes a couple of minutes. 688a437f0780c11c8ff291350a0d846f.jpg

 

 

I'm sure all it takes is a pair of needle nose pliers to undo the cotter pins. Hell if anything use a knife blade. All it takes is some imagination. I've used my knife blade for things like that. I'm not worried about the cutting edge since the pocket knife I use has both a regular blade and a replaceable razor blade that a box cutter uses. So the replaceable blade is what I normally use. Since I keep my chain in my toolbox I actually use safety pins so I can change a hook real quick instead of messing with cotter pins.

NitroDatsik Senior Enthusiast

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I'm sure all it takes is a pair of needle nose pliers to undo the pins. Hell if anything use a knife blade. All it takes is some imagination. Since I keep my chain in my toolbox I actually use safety pins so I can change a hook real quick.

I doubt it. The pin goes inside the hook, nothing visible for needle nose pliers to grab on to. It was thicker then the hole so I had to hammer one edge to make in slide in then hammer it in. You can't use a metal point because is also not solid so you can't get a good grip of it. Sure maybe someone will figure a way but It will take them long and they will make some noise. By that time I'll be put guns blazing. I'll take a picture of the hook itself when I get back home this weekend.

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