How to Attach a Safety Chain to the Safety Chain S-Hook # 6495-716-33

Updated 01/10/2013 | Published 01/07/2013

Question:

silly question but on this s hook do you put the non clasp side on the chain and squeeze it shut or do you just put the clasp side on the chain and lay the open side on the trailer??

asked by: Ed G

Expert Reply:

With the Safety Chain S-Hook, # 6495-716-33, the chain will attach to the smaller end of the hook, then you will close the small end around the chain. The hook will attach to the safety hook loops on your trailer hitch and opposite end of the chain is typically welded or bolted to the trailer frame or coupler.

Check out the photo that I have attached showing which end to clamp around the chain.

expert reply by: John H