Best chain lengths?

[SandburRanch]

If you can tie an improved clove hitch knot the extra length isn't a problem but is there when you need it and only 1 chain is needed.

 

[square1]

18" x 5/16" with grab hooks both ends gets used more than any other chain I have.

 

[kennyd]

18" x 5/16" with grab hooks both ends gets used more than any other chain I have.

Inch? Or did you mean Feet?

 

[kennyd]

dang Kenny how often do you have to pull the car out

A few times...especially in the winter.

 

[square1]

Inch? Or did you mean Feet?

Inch, it works to lengthen or shorten either my 1/4" x 12' or 3/8" x 14' individually or in combination, it creates a loop to attach a clevis any where I want, it creates so much versatility, hands down the handiest piece in the chain selection.

 

[jodebg]

Can the smaller lengths be safely joined to make a longer length? If so, how do I safely attach the
chains together?

I mostly lift and pull rocks. What is better to do this, a slip or grab hook?

Also, what do I need to buy for my tow bar for ataching a chain to it for pulling?

 

[jeff9366]

Can the smaller lengths be safely joined to make a longer length? If so, how do I safely attach the
chains together?

Grab Hook on one chain connected to a link on second chain.

I mostly lift and pull rocks. What is better to do this, a slip or grab hook?

You can cinch with a slip hook.

Also, what do I need to buy for my tow bar for ataching a chain to it for pulling?

Tow bar or Draw bar? I would use a clevis attached 5/16" Grab Hook for your B7800, 3/8" Grab Hook for larger tractors.

 

[SandburRanch]

Inch, it works to lengthen or shorten either my 1/4" x 12' or 3/8" x 14' individually or in combination, it creates a loop to attach a clevis any where I want, it creates so much versatility, hands down the handiest piece in the chain selection.

You would also like a 3-4 footer with or without hooks for pulling saplings and stumps.

 

[kennyd]

Take a look at some of the specialty rigging hardware we sell: Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Accessories>>

The Twist-Lock slip and grab hooks are the cat's meow!

 

[square1]

Chains slid off this rock like water off a duck. Estimated @ a ton, it took the jeep, trailer, come-a-long and one tired out square1 four hours to move about a mile
If I ever do rocks again I envision using tire chains to form a sling like configuration.
A twist clevis works well to attach chains to the drawbar.