gooseneck safety chains

[dieselbarrelracer]

I have a 2016 3500 and tow a horse trailer.the factory devices in the bed are nice but cant find hooks to connect to them.i have found hooks that will go through the opening but none have a safety clip to keep them from vibrating off.HELP

 

[NIsaacs]

Maybe a shackle like this?

Nick

 

[mwilson]

Or this....don't know how big your eyelet is but this is a pretty good sized one. This one is for 3/8" chain but they also make them for 1/4" and 5/16" chain as well.

 

[dieselbarrelracer]

thanks for your reply.just returned from tractor supply and purchased the exact item.works great.dodge dealer did not have a clue how to fix issue.

 

[dieselbarrelracer]

thanks for your reply. just purchased that item

 

[MMeier]

dodge dealer did not have a clue how to fix issue.

Imagine that !!

 

[BIGNASTY]

7600# each and had some tie down chain from when I was a REAL TRUCKER and got tired of throwing GIANT iron for flatbed work. Mine are a gold color as is the chain I believe that's the special high strength alloy that's used (I couldn't find an example online)

works great for my 2 different gooseneck trailers and B&W turnover

 

[jhenderson]

I don't think the throat is wide enough for the cast attach points on the factory GN prep package. My PJ came with hooks like Mike recommended and I still had to take 1/4 inch off he safety latch to get it to close around the tie down.

 

[BIGNASTY]

I don't think the throat is wide enough for the cast attach points on the factory GN prep package. My PJ came with hooks like Mike recommended and I still had to take 1/4 inch off he safety latch to get it to close around the tie down.

Well there ya have it FACTORY Prep Package. Things like that I don't buy from the S T E A L E R S H I P they know even less than the guy at the Freeway on & off ramp with a sign that says will work for food. JMO

 

[jhenderson]

We all have our preferences. I ran a B+W GN for about 300,000 miles. I'm just as happy with the factory hitch as I was with the B+W. Thats before you figure in the fact that I couldn't install a B+W + in bed RV plug myself for what I paid for the factory tow package.

 

[kthaxton]

Mine are a gold color as is the chain I believe that's the special high strength alloy that's used

The color is not because of the alloy, it is a zinc/chromate coating for corrosion resistance.

 

[LandShark]

The color is not because of the alloy, it is a zinc/chromate coating for corrosion resistance.

The color also indicateds that it is DOT Grade 70 chain.

"When to use Grade 70 Chain


When you need heavy chain to secure large loads grade 70 chain is the best choice. With the most efficient weight-to-strength ratio that comes from drop forging and heat treating, this truck chain allows you peace of mind that your load will be secured in place against sudden stops or tight turns where another transport chain could fail. Grade 70 chain and grade 70 chain hooks can be easily identified by their yellow zinc chromate finish and either 7, 70, or 700 embossed into the surface. Grade 70 chain strength is mandatory for auto transport chains, flatbed chains, heavy equipment chains, tractor tie downs, and log transport chains. "

 

[mwilson]

Grade 70 and 80 transport chain will also be stamped every foot I believe with the grade. Will be on a chain link. That's how the DOT can tell.