From: muratlanne@gmail.com   
      
   "Bob La Londe"  wrote in message news:10hfsr8$hjd2$1@dont-email.me...   
      
   For loads I have 4 3/8 load chains and chain binders.  I put each load   
   chain in an ammo can for easy hauling.  Two will fit, but its a little   
   heavy with two.  I also have a bunch of those 3700/10000 ratchet straps.   
     The last several vehicles I've hauled I used ratchet straps, but I   
   like chains when I haul my tractor.  I always used chains on my scissors   
   lifts too, but I sold those when I quit contracting.   
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   That's a good idea, I have 3/8" Gr70 and 5/16" Gr43 transport chains that   
   need storage and carrying containers.   
      
   Usually I take a lever chain hoist and some chain in a horse stall bucket   
   because the hoist will also pull a load up a ramp. The ladder rack I made   
   for my truck is strong enough to pull 700 Lbs (tested) into the bed due to   
   diagonal side braces to the rear stake pocket eyes. At that load my wooden   
   stake pocket fillers (or the sheet metal pockets) began to shift. The hoist   
   is a 2000 Lb one from Northern with 12' of chain, the bucket keeps the loose   
   chain end out of the dirt.   
      
   The 91 Ranger is rated for and OK with 1000 Lbs within the bed but 700 at   
   the end of the tailgate bottoms it to the overload bumpers, which I've   
   broken off while logging and had to replace.   
      
   Yesterday it passed a careful state inspection with NO areas of concern   
   noted. They know I can and will fix anything suspicious.   
      
   I reached 1000 Lbs of pull with a 2" D handle ratchet cargo strap. It falls   
   off quickly as the strap winds larger on the shaft.   
      
   When stuck in mud I cut sticks to line up like tank treads, but need   
   something for the short pull onto them.   
      
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