Are rubber adjusters needed for these chains? Not according to the video, but wondering what other people have experienced
206224
No. Some brands require them, but these do not. They are tightened at the connectors, one on the inside and one on the outside. The inside and outside connectors should be on the same link. The first time you use them drive a little, then get out and tighten them to make sure they are snug on the tire. Note what link you connected them on, then next time, hook to that link on the inside, then pull them snug on the outside and hook to the same number. It is easier than it sounds.
206225
I have used my chains a total on once. I did not use any adjustors but then again I only had to get out of a snow/slush/mud hole about 10 inches deep... I walked right out after putting them on and took them off about 6 feet later as we're not allowed to drive on the streets with them, if the snow is already plowed.
69979
I would have to say no. my chain continually flips over and pinches me when I try to fix it.
1660363
Straight forward adjustment. Loosen retaining nuts on cover. Use screwdriver or supplied tool to add or reduce chain tension. Re-secure nuts on cover .
995367
The cam style makes a tightner optional. The cam chain type I got from amazon came with the wrench to tighten the cam. I have not tried the chains yet. I knew if I got the chains it wouldn't snow again good luck
2128127
I bent mine in various directions and adjusted them to what my needs where. Great flexability and no need to worry about their breakage.GOOD LUCK! :)
1109394
Gary, there is no adjustment for these shocks, nor do I know of any "tool" that comes with them. I've installed 2 sets of these, and they are simply unbolt the old ones and bolt on the new ones. Dirtydug
1496015
Yes you have to play around a little as i did. I switch out the sprockets on mine. That`s just that my chain is two links short, but it should work well. Remember i used my old sprockets, just clean and grease them.
1674531
They fit just fine. I used a bungee cord type tightener that I bought from Amazon on each wheel. The tighteners have worked just fine so far, although I have only put about 5 hours on the snow blower since installing the chains, but I am happy with the results. I think you will need some type of tightener. Just an ordinary bungee cord would do.
1104355
The first few times it can be a pain. One thing that is helpful is to jack it up a bit as that releases some of the tension off the chains and also makes so you don't have to loosen them as far to hitch and un-hitch. In all honesty it is no harder than dealing with the spring bars on other style hitches.
2242330
I do that, often. I have the chain as tight as it can be. Not much adjustment there. Thanks
434056
I did, but it caused them to squeak a little bit, as the sides rubbed. I took them apart and applied a little axle grease. Not a single squeak for over a year now. I think it's better to keep the chain from chafing the shoulders.
967294
The chains lock the ball to the coupler through the triangular plate fastened to the bottom of the ball shaft. If the chains aren't connected, I think the brake material will keep the ball from rotating, but won't keep the trailer coupler from rotating on the ball, so you will probably get no sway control at all unless the chains are hooked up. You probably wouldn't have to tighten them nearly as much as you'd need to for weight distribution, though.
781955
My tires have fairly deep lugs also. There is plenty of adjustment. Go for it! They are very good chains.
483651
Yes, on the ones I received the adjuster didn't make contact with the Factory positions. I had to get the epoxy dough that you knead together from wallyworld and mixed up a blob and stuck it where the bumper should have been, then I could adjust somewhat, I still need to add more. that was on the inside one, the outside one didn't have any adjuster, so I have tried shims etc, but still haven't got it right.
2183495
Look at the first part of this video showing these adjusters on a Kelty Noah's Tarp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL7nwIZLSNc
216463
This one came with the chains. You might find another without them. Search around on amazon.
500266
I don't use any bungee cords. I just put the bikes on and go. I've never noticed any damage to the bikes not doing so.