I’m a semi truck driver and use the same kind of chains. My helpful advice is to tighten them as much as possible then drive forward about 30 feet then backwards 30 feet. Try to get more links if you can. The. Take the special L shaped tool or sometimes it’s a T shaped look. To give you leverage on the cam locks and tighten as many as you can. Then put your bungy odds on. Kind of a process, but you don’t won’t the chains loose and slapping the assfault it will brake your chains and then start slapping your fender.
Great advice, but just in case someone is unsure I want to add this for clarity: The tightening should first be done by shortening the chain at the main end hooks. After getting the chains reasonably snug in this fashion, only then should you start turning the cams to get the chains good and tight. If you can turn the last cam easily with no tool, then the chains aren't really tight enough.
I was worried for a minute there when you were spinning but thats really how to use chains. The chains work together with the driver. The only thing I hate about chains is you get out on the highway and its completely cleared of snow. You end up having to go
Jeff my friend, I do not miss those days, I remember when I used to live in Eastern P.A. in Hazelton, and I had a beautiful 68 Chevy 3 on the tree inline 6 Cylinder P/U also 2W/D those chains are a lifesaver, be safe out there brother. Happy new years
I like that model of truck....made in an era before most trucks started to get built stupid. Sounds like the power steering pump is starting to give trouble, but that can be fixed.
I drove my 2wd f250 with a utility bed around yesterday and it did pretty good. Had some trouble at my buddies driveway. He lives down a long gravel road and it looked like only one person had been down it.
Even in a 1/2 ton 4x4 I have 7 60 lb sand bags in a big tote in the front of the bed. It makes a huge difference. Our driveway slopes uphill and it’s covered with wet ice and I went right up it this am.
@@tri5garage544 yes it’s great to put some weight in the rear in any truck especially a half ton they are to light. I have 4x4 and still have sand bags and a bed full of wood and a full tool box. I only need 4x4 towing up a hill or in deep snow or ice.
@ Thank you, I wasn’t sure. I have a beefy SUV AWD/4WD with 31” mud tires so I don’t put chains on much, if any at all lol. I always keep them just in case though
I've always wondered what the point of the snow chains was. I have a 2014 two-wheel drive Silverado and I totally understand the nervousness of driving in the winter. Do you run snow tires also or are these regular all season tires?
@jeffdeshong I'm in St Louis and we don't get much snow so dedicated snow tires isn't worth it. I say this and we just got hammered with 10-12 inches. Our DOT couldn't keep up.
I’m a semi truck driver and use the same kind of chains. My helpful advice is to tighten them as much as possible then drive forward about 30 feet then backwards 30 feet. Try to get more links if you can. The. Take the special L shaped tool or sometimes it’s a T shaped look. To give you leverage on the cam locks and tighten as many as you can. Then put your bungy odds on. Kind of a process, but you don’t won’t the chains loose and slapping the assfault it will brake your chains and then start slapping your fender.
As a retired Alberta trucker and offroader you gave him the advice of experience.
assfault!? really? asphalt.
Great advice, but just in case someone is unsure I want to add this for clarity: The tightening should first be done by shortening the chain at the main end hooks. After getting the chains reasonably snug in this fashion, only then should you start turning the cams to get the chains good and tight. If you can turn the last cam easily with no tool, then the chains aren't really tight enough.
I was worried for a minute there when you were spinning but thats really how to use chains. The chains work together with the driver. The only thing I hate about chains is you get out on the highway and its completely cleared of snow. You end up having to go
Jeff my friend, I do not miss those days, I remember when I used to live in Eastern P.A. in Hazelton, and I had a beautiful 68 Chevy 3 on the tree inline 6 Cylinder P/U also 2W/D those chains are a lifesaver, be safe out there brother. Happy new years
Waght at the back of your truck bed by the tailgate, will give you some leveraged traction. You put the chains on the right way good job bud.
I like that model of truck....made in an era before most trucks started to get built stupid. Sounds like the power steering pump is starting to give trouble, but that can be fixed.
Just waiting for it to break. Don’t feel like changing it in the cold 😂
Not surprised, the real deals are usually better than their strap on alternatives so Ive been told😊
I drove my 2wd f250 with a utility bed around yesterday and it did pretty good. Had some trouble at my buddies driveway. He lives down a long gravel road and it looked like only one person had been down it.
Put another cross link between each existing one and put a little weight in the box, you'll amaze yourself.
Put some weight in the back,over the axle and let a little air out of the tires. Will help alot.
Correct
I like your truck Jeff!
Thank you!
A rear locker 2WD and tire chains will get you through a lot of low traction situations.
Studded snow tires and 6-8 sand bags is a better option than chains of you're planning on highway travel.
Even in a 1/2 ton 4x4 I have 7 60 lb sand bags in a big tote in the front of the bed. It makes a huge difference. Our driveway slopes uphill and it’s covered with wet ice and I went right up it this am.
Better to have the weight as far towards the rear of the truck as possible. @@Chris_at_Home
@ no, you don’t want to put it behind the rear axle. I have a short bed to the front of the bed from the rear axle isn’t far.
Add some weight in the rear like 400- 500 lbs in the bed
I agree. I think it would make your experience much more positive
Not the point of the video
@@jeffdeshong Just adding my 2 cents, it will help a lot, might not even need those chains especially in gravel. You could also air your tires down.
@@JimFinlayson Definitely helps a lot. My drive way is steep. We just got around 9-10inches of snow a couple days ago and about to get 3-4 more inches
I'm from central il. That's what I done. It makes a world of difference
I’m driving a 2wd crew cab hd and it does good but I put weight over the axle. Did you put a winch on your hd?
Yes I have a video of it
@@tri5garage544 yes it’s great to put some weight in the rear in any truck especially a half ton they are to light. I have 4x4 and still have sand bags and a bed full of wood and a full tool box. I only need 4x4 towing up a hill or in deep snow or ice.
them ol chevys when you spin back up it will lock in both
Yup that’s the G80 locker
Studded chains are best!
What if you also put some on the front? Would it make a difference with it being just RWD?
@@loggyboi2389 wouldn’t help you go forward. Would help with braking though, like going down a steep icy hill
@ Thank you, I wasn’t sure. I have a beefy SUV AWD/4WD with 31” mud tires so I don’t put chains on much, if any at all lol. I always keep them just in case though
I've always wondered what the point of the snow chains was. I have a 2014 two-wheel drive Silverado and I totally understand the nervousness of driving in the winter. Do you run snow tires also or are these regular all season tires?
I usually run 3 peak snow tires not true snow tires. But I can’t remember if these are, I’ll look next time I’m out
@jeffdeshong I'm in St Louis and we don't get much snow so dedicated snow tires isn't worth it. I say this and we just got hammered with 10-12 inches. Our DOT couldn't keep up.
Do you know that you have a Chevy Silverado pickup truck bed of a 14-17 on a 04 Chevy Silverado
@@Mike-ms8uq installed it myself
You showed the effectiveness of some speed to get you up inclines. And put weight in the back of your truck !!!!!!!
Hey Jeff. Have you ever had people lose control and end up in your front yard?
Not really. People who drive this road go very slow… with some exceptions of course.
My 06 is too Minted to put Cains on it
If they come loose they will cause a lot of Damage
They get loose because your chais are too loose. Tighten the links then the cams.😅
Your tires didn't look that good of shape?
I usually just put my truck in 4wd
Man you’re so cool 👍🏻
@jeffdeshong i do have chains though for when when they are required to go through the pass
@@BigBlockSeason there are definitely times when you need chains even for 4wd
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