{"product_id":"1-4-x-48-safety-chain-w-2-7-16-s-hooks","title":"1\/4\" X 48\" SAFETY CHAIN W\/ 2 7\/16\" S-HOOKS","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e1\/4\" x 48\" safety chain with 2-7\/16\" S-hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e is a towing accessory designed to provide a backup connection between a trailer and the towing vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Function:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xz7ugf\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eChain size (1\/4\")\u003c\/strong\u003e: Refers to the diameter of the steel links. This thickness gives the chain a solid load capacity suitable for medium-duty trailers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5t2kdq\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eLength (48 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Long enough to allow proper turning radius while towing, yet short enough to keep the trailer close if it disconnects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8x3ini\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eS-hooks (2-7\/16\")\u003c\/strong\u003e: Metal hooks at each end of the chain used to quickly attach to the trailer tongue and the vehicle’s hitch or frame. The size indicates the opening length of the hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"700\"\u003ePrimary function:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe safety chain acts as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"752\"\u003efail-safe connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the trailer coupler accidentally disconnects from the hitch ball, the chains catch and hold the trailer, preventing it from completely separating and reducing the risk of accidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eHow it’s used:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically, two chains are crossed under the trailer tongue when connected. This crisscross pattern helps cradle the tongue if it drops, keeping it off the ground and maintaining some control of the trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.R. BROPHY MACHINE WORKS, INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42642594234455,"sku":"TPXTCL2","price":17.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/4195\/6439\/files\/C3A49DA7-F054-4A50-A32B-573191853F0E.jpg?v=1776443618","url":"https:\/\/thepartxperts.com\/products\/1-4-x-48-safety-chain-w-2-7-16-s-hooks","provider":"TPX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}