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Question on drags #6627325
09/28/19 08:13 AM
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Im going to pick up a couple drags to try this yeat. What should i get for chain and how much.

Re: Question on drags [Re: Dbooth] #6627327
09/28/19 08:15 AM
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#3 10ft lenghts is what I have on mine with a shock spring.

Re: Question on drags [Re: Dbooth] #6627329
09/28/19 08:16 AM
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I like 10 feet. no less than 8 when im scrounging up pieces and making one with swivels from pieces.

#3 welded links is good. I have quite a few with #2 also. so far no problems.


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Re: Question on drags [Re: Dbooth] #6627372
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Do i need to do anything to the chain or the drags? Dye and wax?

Re: Question on drags [Re: Dbooth] #6627378
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I don't. would protect them from rust if you do


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Re: Question on drags [Re: Dbooth] #6627461
09/28/19 10:39 AM
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The side chains off of old car or truck tire chains work iffn their not all worn out.
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Re: Question on drags [Re: iaduckhntr] #6627638
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Originally Posted by iaduckhntr
The side chains off of old car or truck tire chains work iffn their not all worn out.
Dennis

Thata good to know. Thanks

Re: Question on drags [Re: Dbooth] #6627639
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Originally Posted by iaduckhntr
The side chains off of old car or truck tire chains work iffn their not all worn out.
Dennis

Thata good to know. Thanks

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