freu1chr
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Looking for the best chains i can get for my truck. Headed to Montana next week and am thinking it would be best to have a set. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Care to elaborate @golfer ? I just ordered a single set because my manual indicates that I shouldn't use them on the front. I assume it's related to tight clearances on new trucks, but if it's more about idiot proofing than I might order a set for the front as well.Just a reminder be careful about putting them on the front tires
Modern pickups do not have clearance for chains up front. They'll either hit the wheel well or some sort of important component behind the wheel. You may be able to use a "P" Passenger rated cable system up front but even then it's a tight fit.Care to elaborate @golfer ? I just ordered a single set because my manual indicates that I shouldn't use them on the front. I assume it's related to tight clearances on new trucks, but if it's more about idiot proofing than I might order a set for the front as well.
Using chains up front like mentioned with tight clearance can cause issues. Some manuals go as far to say warranties are voided if you use them on the front end.Care to elaborate @golfer ? I just ordered a single set because my manual indicates that I shouldn't use them on the front. I assume it's related to tight clearances on new trucks, but if it's more about idiot proofing than I might order a set for the front as well.
Using chains up front like mentioned with tight clearance can cause issues. Some manuals go as far to say warranties are voided if you use them on the front end.
That'll move the wheels outboard to avoid stuff near the axles, but is that going to help with the wheel well?I bought 2" wheel spacers for my front so that I at least have the option to chain up all four if needed. I need to double check this weekend that those spacers won't create clearance issues anywhere else, but they look like they should work.
That'll move the wheels outboard to avoid stuff near the axles, but is that going to help with the wheel well?
I think the clearance manufacturer refers to is the break lines. Not wheel well clearance.I have plenty of wheel well clearance right now. I'm having trouble visualizing if adding the spacers will create an issue, though. I'm going to throw one on this weekend and check it out. I have a 2" leveling kit on my truck, which gave me a bit more clearance.
Huh, it must vary between vehicles, I've got plenty of brake line clearance stock but at certain steering angles I only have 1" to the front of the wheel well.I think the clearance manufacturer refers to is the break lines. Not wheel well clearance.