Do Safety Chain Extension Links Have to Exceed Weight of Tow Vehicle

Published 09/16/2021

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Curt Threaded Quick Link - 1/2" Diameter - 3,300 lbs

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$7.94

Curt Safety Chain with S-Hooks - 47" Long - 5,000 lbs - Qty 1

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$20.53

Question:

If I need to add safety chain length, does the rating of each extension and connector have to exceed the weight of the tow vehicle, or does the combined rating of the two chains have to exceed its weight?

asked by: Donald

Expert Reply:

Safety chain extension links simply need to match the size and capacities of your current safety chains. For example, if your chains were 1/2" diameter with a 16,500 lbs break strength and 3,300 lb working load limit you would want the Threaded Quick Link - 1/2" Diameter # C82932.

In regards to just the capacity for chains, the combined ratings of two safety chains should simply exceed the capacity of what you are towing. So for example two of the Curt Safety Chain with S-Hooks - 47" Long - 5,000 lbs # C80031 would have a 10,000 lb capacity.

I have added a link below to our entire selection of both safety chains and chain links for you to check out.

expert reply by: Kyle S