Post by: Bofire on December 20, 2010, 06:56:54 PM
Carl
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on December 20, 2010, 07:03:08 PM
Chain the front tires first. Have a spare for the back just for emergencies to get out.
Post by: butcher98951 on December 20, 2010, 07:07:33 PM
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Post by: longrange7mm on December 20, 2010, 07:42:46 PM
Post by: sisu on December 20, 2010, 07:44:20 PM
I always just do the front tires. Never really needed to chain up all 4s. If I need to do all 4 I wont even go. :twocents::yeah:
Post by: jstone on December 20, 2010, 07:48:10 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 20, 2010, 07:55:27 PM
What isn't specified in this poll is whether you're talking empty pickup truck or an SUV?
An SUV generally has better weight distribution across all four wheels.
Still, for anything with real 4x4 and driven rear wheels, the best to me is to chain the rear where the traction should be the worst -given that there's normally less weight on the axles there. Especially if you've got some sort of limited slip differential involved. LS works great if there's at least one point that actually has traction, otherwise, LS is like bringin ice to a snowstorm.
If you get stuck with chains in the rear, you have a chance to pull the chains and switch to front and still get out without help. You get stuck with chains in the front.. If you switch them to the lighter rear..Might not be able to get out without help.
If I have to chain up though.. (its got to be pretty nasty for me to chain up), I prefer all four. And yes.. I have four for the truck and SUV. If I'm towing, I've certainly got at least one chain on the forward axle of the trailer, (most likely both sides though) and the rear of the truck would be first, and if its really nasty out... I'll chain up the front of the truck too. No chains up front usually keeps speeds to what they should be, as four chains will usually give someone more 'courage' than they deserve unless they can restrain themselves.
Oh... One more reason NOT to chain up the fronts 'primarily'. Chains lead to some terrific traction that the rear won't have. Start spinnin AT ALL in a turn and grab traction, and you can kiss the front axle CV joints, Universal joints or yokes goodbye. I've snapped more than one weeker front axle/yoke/u-joint before I ever snapped a rear axle. Rear axles on 1/2 ton rigs hold weight. Fronts are on spindles. Rear axles on 3/4 tons don't support weight, and the fronts are still supported by spindles. This allows the axles in front to be 'weeker' than any of the rear ones. Toss in some leverage with a turn involved and some grabbed traction when things are spinning. BAMM!
Learn from my experience and save yourself some green in your wallet, some serious embarassment, and wrench turning in the cold.
If its bad enough to chain up.. Chain the rear.
-Steve
Post by: Wazukie on December 20, 2010, 08:00:02 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 20, 2010, 08:09:12 PM
Post by: sisu on December 20, 2010, 08:20:39 PM
Now where is the picture of that guy on the pass driving a Honda civic with the rear end chained up..... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:I was in Steven's Pass parking lot at the resort about 8 years ago. Saw a ford 250 spinning rear wheels and going deeper into the white stuff. I finally walked over to the guy and suggested he shift into 4 wheel. He said he was! I asked him if he'd turned his hubs. He looked at me like I had corn cobs growing out of my ears and asked, "What are my hubs!" I told him to showed him and then explained that he had to shift into two wheel again and then turn the hubs and then shift back into 4 wheel. Turned out this guy had never owned a 4x4 before and just bought the rig used for the ski season. He thanked me for my help. I never laughed or anything but it sure was a surprise to me that a fella would not know this. :dunno:
Post by: rasbo on December 20, 2010, 08:22:05 PM
Now where is the picture of that guy on the pass driving a Honda civic with the rear end chained up..... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle::yike: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: logger on December 20, 2010, 08:26:29 PM
Post by: DRobnsn on December 20, 2010, 08:34:06 PM
I dont use chains, I just air down. If chains are required, I stay home cause that means that there are to many yahoo's on the road.
Yeah That.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 20, 2010, 08:39:39 PM
Post by: huntnnw on December 20, 2010, 11:50:47 PM
Post by: Little Dave on December 21, 2010, 12:18:01 AM
Worked well in the Swakane after Thanksgiving.
Post by: Bofire on December 21, 2010, 04:48:51 PM
Carl
Post by: MikeWalking on December 21, 2010, 05:13:23 PM
Chains in the front, weight in the back is a good combination.
Gotta disagree here. Going around a corner, downhill curves etc...I wouldn't want my front end to have X amount of more traction than the rear end. Front end chain bites in, rear doesn't...they may swap places..
I air down, assume everyone else will do something stupid and give myself room. I also carry 4 very mean looking ice bar sets of chains. Haven't needed them yet. 4Hi or 4Lo has been enough. Then again I drive the backwoods alone. I've had to clear small slides (always pack a shovel) to get out. I've also packed up to go home and found the only road out, inches wider than me, had gone from several inches of snow to a solid sheet of ice for several switchbacks down...
Post by: throttlejocky20 on December 21, 2010, 07:54:49 PM
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Post by: 7mag. on December 21, 2010, 10:55:56 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 21, 2010, 10:56:37 PM
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but like last Sunday at 6:00am going from Yelm to Olympia the roads were a clear black ice, and foggy, SUCKED!!! lots of cars in the ditch.
It was like that here on Saturday evening. 3 hours of off and on wet snow then it froze on the highway. Slicker' N Snott! Wasn't bad when the sun came out in the morning.
-Steve
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 21, 2010, 11:17:32 PM
I'll typically chain all 4 if I chain at all. I'll chain the rear first, but rarely do I drive on with only one set.
If I only had 1 set, I'd chain the front. I don't drive fast downhill, that's just dumb.
I almost never chain on the paved roads, no matter how bad the snow. 4x4, and go slow, not a problem. (Bridge ice, on the other hand... :DOH:.)
Above I'm talking about running FS roads for Cougar tracks!
Post by: whacker1 on December 22, 2010, 06:11:47 AM
UNCUT: Ice Rink On Spokane's South Hill; Vehicles Pile-up Crashing Down The Hill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1ZpOORPbAo#ws)
Post by: ICEMAN on December 22, 2010, 06:13:05 AM
Post by: whacker1 on December 22, 2010, 06:17:57 AM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 22, 2010, 06:36:38 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on December 22, 2010, 06:38:24 AM
always good to have :twocents:
Post by: boneaddict on December 22, 2010, 07:42:26 AM
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Post by: BlackRidge on December 22, 2010, 07:52:27 AM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 22, 2010, 09:09:25 AM
Post by: Skillet on December 22, 2010, 09:21:38 AM
I usually chain the rear wheels because when towing a trailer i don't want the trailer pushing the rear end around.
+1
Post by: Gutpile on December 22, 2010, 09:23:33 AM
maybe some of you can give these guys some pointers?
UNCUT: Ice Rink On Spokane's South Hill; Vehicles Pile-up Crashing Down The Hill (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1ZpOORPbAo#ws)
This happens every year on that hill. That thing is STEEP!!!!!!
Post by: Gutpile on December 22, 2010, 09:26:38 AM
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on December 22, 2010, 02:49:37 PM
The one guy in the black car actually did it right. Stayed off the brakes, steered into the skid, and was able to make it safely down the hill.That was awsome lets just keep the brakes locked up and hope we stop. ha ha ha
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on December 22, 2010, 03:05:57 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on December 22, 2010, 03:56:28 PM
Post by: whacker1 on December 22, 2010, 04:02:16 PM
We had all 4 chained up one year while elk hunting the Manastash. One of the cross chains broke on the outside where it joins the side chain. The cross chain wrapped around the exhaust pipe of the Jeep and proceeded to rip the tail pipe and muffler off. We had to hack saw it all out. That was one loud ride into Ellensburg to get a new muffler. :chuckle:
Bad stuff can and will happen when chains are used. They are metal and wear down and break, so reinspect often. Or just know that you run the risk of breaking a chain at some point. Chains will also take you places you shouldn't probably be, so park cautiously when in deep snow or in icy conditions. Best to pointing down hill in your intended direction when parking should conditions worsen when you are away from the vehicle.
Post by: ICEMAN on December 22, 2010, 04:07:55 PM
I was told that there were people at the top of the hill telling the idiots not to go down and that many people continued down the hill. I have watched it half a dozen times. I can't not watch it. It reminds me of my days in Pullman, watching all the ill prepared drivers from all over the country think they are perfectly capable of driving in the snow.
No kidding... I was in Gannon Hall with a commanding view of the morons on Stadium way.... Girly friends windows faced it too from Mcallister Hall.... Lots of fun watching the cars and students wiping out....
Post by: whacker1 on December 22, 2010, 04:11:47 PM
I was told that there were people at the top of the hill telling the idiots not to go down and that many people continued down the hill. I have watched it half a dozen times. I can't not watch it. It reminds me of my days in Pullman, watching all the ill prepared drivers from all over the country think they are perfectly capable of driving in the snow.
No kidding... I was in Gannon Hall with a commanding view of the morons on Stadium way.... Girly friends windows faced it too from Mcallister Hall.... Lots of fun watching the cars and students wiping out....
I was on the 10th floor of Stevenson North facing the stop light at Stadium way and the Moscow Pullman Highway. I sat there for 3 hours one day watching small collision after small collision. I couldn't look away. absolutely mesmerized by the mayhem
Post by: FC on December 22, 2010, 04:31:18 PM
Post by: Special T on December 22, 2010, 04:43:43 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 22, 2010, 04:50:11 PM
Post by: Wazukie on December 22, 2010, 05:04:49 PM
Post by: woodswalker on December 22, 2010, 05:11:30 PM
I always just do the front tires. Never really needed to chain up all 4s. If I need to do all 4 I wont even go. :twocents:
Unless you are IN there when it DUMPS...and all 4 is required to get OUT.
I just chain up all 4 if its needed...keeps things from sliding about. :twocents:
Post by: FC on December 22, 2010, 05:13:18 PM
They used to stud 2 tires for MANY years. Part of that was business. Make it mandatory to do 4 and you automatically sell twice as many tires and have twice as many mount and balances. :chuckle:
I'm aware of this and thought the same at one point but the truth of it is that independent studies have shown what I said to be true and tire stores get tired of being sued after a while.
As for me not going 50 mph? That is where people get into the most danger with snow tires on the front only, turning or stopping is where they lose the ass-end of their car. I take my time in the snow and leave myself as much room as I can.
Racing on ice...Are we really comparing that to a street application?!?!?! I am betting it's a circle or oval track to where they are drifting the rear of the car...right? That type of driving is completely different than street driving in the snow and ice.
Post by: MikeWalking on December 22, 2010, 07:40:47 PM
Post by: Craig on December 22, 2010, 08:56:02 PM
Post by: Wazukie on December 22, 2010, 09:29:34 PM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?I have on-board air, but before I built the system I would just wait till I gas to a gas station or home
Post by: FC on December 22, 2010, 09:30:07 PM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?
I wait till I get to a gas station or home to air them back up, I have a friend who converted his AC pump to an on demand air compressor for wheelin'. Pretty slick setup but you had to manually add ester oil on a frequent basis.
Post by: FC on December 22, 2010, 09:31:19 PM
Still an interesting thread. Another question for you all, do you chain up in the deep snow or just on the compacted snow and Ice? In my experience chaining up in the snow just got me deeper into trouble.
I've actually never chained up a 4wd in the snow.
Post by: norsepeak on December 22, 2010, 09:43:44 PM
Post by: gasman on December 23, 2010, 04:50:55 AM
I usually only just chain up the spare....that way when I need real super duper traction I put it in 5 wheel drive. :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2010, 05:04:46 AM
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I've actually never chained up a 4wd in the snow.Good thing you are on here offering advice then. :chuckle:
I tend to chain up when I am stuck, then go home. I have found that chaining up before hand is a good way to get yourself into serious trouble. There are a few places where that doesn't hold true, like the Swakane for instance during late season.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on December 23, 2010, 05:35:18 AM
I tend to chain up when I am stuck, then go home. I have found that chaining up before hand is a good way to get yourself into serious trouble. There are a few places where that doesn't hold true, like the Swakane for instance during late season.
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+1
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 23, 2010, 06:11:30 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on December 23, 2010, 06:22:15 AM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?
I wait till I get to a gas station or home to air them back up, I have a friend who converted his AC pump to an on demand air compressor for wheelin'. Pretty slick setup but you had to manually add ester oil on a frequent basis.
Why not just buy an inexpensive pump that plugs in to your cigarette lighter?
Because they are cheap, I carry two of the things..... Never had one break yet, yet.
As far as chaining up, you chain up when you have to...... So do you want to be in that predicament with elcheapo chains and maybe only one pair? I recommend everyone take the time and cash to get the welded V-bar type heavy chains. Get two pairs and you will sleep better at camp knowing they are in the truck... Don't forget to get a whole bunch of snubbers, bungies, or even paracord to lash them tight and save your fenders....
Post by: MADMAX on December 23, 2010, 06:57:25 AM
Will post on classified and CL
Post by: throttlejocky20 on December 23, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
BTW if anyones looking for them I have really good chains from NAPA 33x1250 x 16.5 for sale for 50 bucks 1 set onlyI see that you said 33's I curently pack my old mans with me do you know if they will fit on 35's
Will post on classified and CL
Post by: rainshadow1 on December 23, 2010, 09:55:46 AM
Post by: Bofire on December 23, 2010, 09:58:38 AM
thanks for all your comments
Carl
Post by: BLUEBULLS on December 23, 2010, 10:12:36 AM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?
I wait till I get to a gas station or home to air them back up, I have a friend who converted his AC pump to an on demand air compressor for wheelin'. Pretty slick setup but you had to manually add ester oil on a frequent basis.
Why not just buy an inexpensive pump that plugs in to your cigarette lighter?
Because they are cheap, I carry two of the things..... Never had one break yet, yet.
As far as chaining up, you chain up when you have to...... So do you want to be in that predicament with elcheapo chains and maybe only one pair? I recommend everyone take the time and cash to get the welded V-bar type heavy chains. Get two pairs and you will sleep better at camp knowing they are in the truck... Don't forget to get a whole bunch of snubbers, bungies, or even paracord to lash them tight and save your fenders....
I’ve burnt up a cheap 12v pump or two. I always carry one but I also try not to go too low on pressure. I drive my Tacoma to the mountains so I can get by in the upper single digits but I try to keep It around 10-15 just so I can run around on pavement too.
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 23, 2010, 10:16:58 AM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?Yes, air line connection is on the PacBrake system for my exhaust brake.
Post by: MikeWalking on December 23, 2010, 10:20:02 AM
When I'm going nothing but higher, and there's already snow, I chain up so I don't have to later. In some places here, a slip can be extremely bad... one ditch is 3ft deep, but the other is 1,000 ft deep! If I'm already in 6" of snow before I hit the FS road, I'm going to run chains all day long... That's why mine are custom fitted and they fit tight.
I like that bit about the 1000 foot ditch. One reason I carry chains. A 3 foot ditch? Slid into one with a friend and spent the night (78 Ford Maverick...lol) built an 'on ramp' in the morning to get out. A good point has been made here I'm glad I saw it. "If I have to chain up my 4WD I'm some place I shouldn't be" Food for thought. Also I'm reminded to replace my portable Jump Starter/Air compressor.
Post by: Special T on December 23, 2010, 10:35:30 AM
My 33in BFG LR C has a capacity of 2500lbs a tire at 50psi the scale weight of my S-10 is 3500lbs... I normally run them at 30lbs on pavement and could go a low as 15 in the winter time an have no problems with the tire, just might not handle so nice... The scale weight on my Dodge is about 7000lbs the same tire is going to have a harder time supporting the truck aired down.... Now many of you would say that a full size is gona have a LR for D or E so they are not comparable... higher Load Rating mostly come from more air pressure... "Max" air pressure on the LR C is 50.... on a LR D or E is about 80lbs...
Off road equiptment tires have an air-speed-weight table so that you can meet each kind of tire to its best combination for wear & traction... Manufacturers don't produce one for auto stuff because they don't want the added liability of helping you "refine" your ride on the tires.. :twocents:
Post by: Bean Counter on December 23, 2010, 11:09:50 AM
I'm by no means an expert here but I haven't really read anyone say its better to chain up less. Sure, another pair of chains will double your cost and take longer to put on and take off. Then there's the space you need to dry them out back at home and the wd40 to spray on after. That all being said, isn't a little more cost and effort worth the extra traction?
+1 about the 1,000 foot ditch fears. 42,000 Americans die in vehicle accidents every year. I'm sure that sliding off a USFS road in the snow is a small % of that number, but a small % of a big # is still a big #. :twocents:
Post by: DRobnsn on December 23, 2010, 11:42:32 AM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?
I carry a 12 volt compressor. I have used it several times to air myself and others back up no probs. However I am considering putting onboard air on the truck. I have driven the truck aired down to get air from a service station. I just depends on the situation. And if I can safely drive it to a local service station.
I have 4 chains for my fullsize truck and they do help dramatically in the snow and ice. I only ran them in the rear. I haven't done allot of experimenting with air in my 7500lb Dodge. I will just take my cheap compared to the Dodge, Toyota w/31s drop the air down to about 4-6lbs in rear and 6-8lbs in front and go anywhere I please easily. I have been considering studding all four tires on the Toyota with about two the three times more studs than normal I have a stud machine in the shop. aired down+studs :IBCOOL:.
Post by: ICEMAN on December 23, 2010, 03:50:33 PM
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2010, 03:56:20 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on December 23, 2010, 03:58:20 PM
Atleast you east siders are usually chaining up in dry snow. Us wetsiders are chaining up in slush.... :'(
Post by: Special T on December 23, 2010, 04:02:07 PM
Post by: Antlershed on December 23, 2010, 04:04:46 PM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?I had on-board air in my Toyota. Had the compressor mounted under the hood, and a 2.5 gallon reserve tank mounted under the bed, so the compressor could take breaks. If you do get on-board air, make sure you get a 100% duty cycle compressor or you will end up burning it up if you aren't careful. I think the lowest I went in the snow with my toy on 35's was 6lbs all the way around.
Post by: ICEMAN on December 23, 2010, 04:06:13 PM
If you figure the cost of 4 used link chains is about $100 or $200 new its pretty cheep insurance to get to and from.... For some of you guys who have BIG tires many off roaders cut down semi truck chains to fit thier rig.... My bro has semi truck chains for his 35x12.5x18 that are on his ranger... chopped down and a couple of beefy bungie cords per wheel and your good to go...
Heck yeah, we picked up about four big rig chains along the highway and made a set for my dads tractor..... can't beat free...
Post by: FC on December 23, 2010, 04:10:03 PM
QuoteI've actually never chained up a 4wd in the snow.Good thing you are on here offering advice then. :chuckle:
If I think I am going to get stuck worse than a shovel can get me out of I turn around. :P As far as the advice goes? It comes from years of working on cars and understanding how they work, anytime you give the front end more traction/control than the back you are asking for trouble but a 4wd will cover for some of that since you have power to both ends, I would chain the rear, all 4 or none. The most I've done for any 4wd I owned was air down and I no longer own any chains for trucks having never needed them when I did own them.
Post by: ICEMAN on December 23, 2010, 04:13:40 PM
Chains can be used in wet muddy conditions as well, and you can help save someone else who is in a ditch in a muddy condition, by putting chains on their rig, or yours. So I would still argue that everyone in the backcountry should carry chains....
Post by: FC on December 23, 2010, 04:20:32 PM
Yeah, but....
Chains can be used in wet muddy conditions as well, and you can help save someone else who is in a ditch in a muddy condition, by putting chains on their rig, or yours. So I would still argue that everyone in the backcountry should carry chains....
I've actually been thinking of getting another set for mine just for those reasons. Chains are amazing in clay and nasty slimy stuff like that.
Post by: whacker1 on December 23, 2010, 04:22:02 PM
Yeah, but....
Chains can be used in wet muddy conditions as well, and you can help save someone else who is in a ditch in a muddy condition, by putting chains on their rig, or yours. So I would still argue that everyone in the backcountry should carry chains....
Yeah That.
And it only takes once.....
Or in my case a couple of times to learn my lesson. I used my chains twice now. Once to turn around on some ice on a sloped intersection. and last year when I almost got stuck in the melting snow when bear hunting last spring. glad I had them both times. Oh Yeah. Those brand new chains have been riding around with me for 8 years - unused until last year.
Post by: Wazukie on December 23, 2010, 04:26:37 PM
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Post by: bearpaw on December 23, 2010, 09:01:49 PM
To answer the poll I'd put chains on front first if I only had one set, especailly if out hunting in deep snow. That is usually the holdup, the front tires digging their way through the snow. :twocents:
Jack is correct, it's harder than hell on the front cv's, I have to replace them all the time because I put so many miles on in 4x4 lock. One of the reasons I recently went back to a straight axle front end. :twocents:
Post by: Rick on December 23, 2010, 09:24:37 PM
Ok here is a stupid question. For the people that air down, Do you have a onboard compressor to air back up? Or do you just wait tell you get to a gas station to get air?Yes, air line connection is on the PacBrake system for my exhaust brake.
Have you ever tried filling a tire with your Pacbrake?
If you haven't,be aware that it takes FOREVER to air up a tire. I had to fill the 34" tire on my Dodge last hunting season. It took about 20 minutes just to put enough air in it to get to town and have it patched.
My Pacbrake is cool for airbags,and soccer balls,but there are much better compressors for airing tires up.
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Post by: DRobnsn on December 23, 2010, 11:55:39 PM
I have onboard air on the Jeep. It is a converted York AC compressor. It puts out enough air to run a ½" impact gun, and air a 35" tire up from 5psi to 25psi in about a minute. I have a 7 gallon air tank behind the rear seat.
That is the same compressor I would use for onboard air. They have there own oil supply so no need to oil the intake air.
I will throw in a vote for semi truck chains for 35 12.50 tires that is exactly what I used for my Dodge they are easy to make fit and usually a very tough chain. I might be wrong on this but I was under the impression that the trucks have to replace there chains at a certain interval. If this is right there is potential for a very cheap set of chains if you know a semi operator.
Post by: Dan-o on December 24, 2010, 01:13:37 AM
I've always chained the back first, just because I know how much beefier it's built and I hate tearing up front ends. I do hunt with 4 chains, just because I'd rather have them than wish I did. But it's been forever since I needed more than chains on the rear end.
Post by: dewandgin on December 24, 2010, 10:09:03 AM
:yeah:
I've always chained the back first, just because I know how much beefier it's built and I hate tearing up front ends. I do hunt with 4 chains, just because I'd rather have them than wish I did. But it's been forever since I needed more than chains on the rear end.
Post by: NWwildman on December 28, 2010, 09:36:26 PM