Forced mod and chain mount question.

[jakelaw]

Ok, when we were leaving for our trip last weekend, the tongue jack gave out while I was cranking it up to hitch up.  Undaunted, I ran to Harbor Freight, and purchased a tilt up bolt on jack that works great.  It has been something I wanted to do for a while, mostly to create more room on the tongue, but could not bring myself to take off a perfectly good piece of equipment.  On to the question portion.  The safety chains were wrapped around the main part of the jack inside the tongue.  Now that I have removed the jack, I need suggestions on how to mount the chains.  I am assuming some type of bolts, but don't know what kind, etc.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks again.

[wavery]

Ok, when we were leaving for our trip last weekend, the tongue jack gave out while I was cranking it up to hitch up.  Undaunted, I ran to Harbor Freight, and purchased a tilt up bolt on jack that works great.  It has been something I wanted to do for a while, mostly to create more room on the tongue, but could not bring myself to take off a perfectly good piece of equipment.  On to the question portion.  The safety chains were wrapped around the main part of the jack inside the tongue.  Now that I have removed the jack, I need suggestions on how to mount the chains.  I am assuming some type of bolts, but don't know what kind, etc.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks again.

The only suggestion that I have is to get grade "8" bolts and either double nut them or get lock-nuts.

Did you get the jack with the inflatable tire?

[ScoobyDoo]

Grade 8 bolts as big as will fit thru the link.

[jakelaw]

Can I get these bolts at Lowes or somewhere?  Also, can I use standard washers, or are there special strong ones?

[wavery]

Can I get these bolts at Lowes or somewhere?  Also, can I use standard washers, or are there special strong ones?

You should be able to get them at Lowe's but they will be in a special section, not with the regular bolts. Any washer will do. You just want to be sure that it is a good hard bolt that can take the shock.

[fairweathercamper]

Lowes also has grade eight washers (thicker) and nuts too. I've used these for mounting heavy duty jacks in my truck for off roading. It's worth the money for security.