Where can I get a snow chain cam tool on the road?

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  1. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    You can buy better, stronger ones on the internet. Better yet find a welder to make you a good one with a better handle. The ones supplied usually suck.
     
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  3. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Not applicable to a lot of trucks, but mine are always handy.
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    As are the chains.
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  4. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    What are these snow chains you are discussing?
     
  5. HiramKingWilliams

    HiramKingWilliams Heavy Load Member

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    I saw a driver hat had one welded to the bar on a tire iron. Pretty cool.
     
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  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Everytime I've asked a truckstop. Got told no.

    Needle nose vise grips work great though and can be had anywhere.

    Could see if any dealer or repair sells them. Truck or trailer.

    Quick search on Google shows iowa80 having the standard tool for $5. Etrailer.com has a T tool for $8.

    They're called cam lock tool.
     
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  7. Troy_

    Troy_ Road Train Member

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    Ask any driver that has chains hanging. I know I have three or four of them in my side box at all times. I'm sure they'd happily part with one, I would.
     
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  8. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    It’s a necklace to make tires look pretty
     
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  9. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    And plays the nicest tune about 20 mph!
     
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  10. Prostar_Central

    Prostar_Central Light Load Member

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    I had to use a hammer once when I misplaced my camtool. The claw part of the hammer. Worked pretty well
     
  11. Last Call

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    Did your socks come with a needle & thread so you can sew them back together after they shred because you ran them.on 100' of bare pavement
     
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