SNOW CHAINS FOR THE WRECKER by BSF Recovery Team

We try out a new set of tire chains on the wrecker, and test the winch before our winter off-road trail run.

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Front locker and chain all six tires. You'll go anywhere you want.

[@emmitt169]

Not quite anywhere at least not up that hill

[@paulcooper2897]

With lockers and six chains ... i hear parts breaking more often too ... no matter how you cut it, every mile will cost you somehow

[@alraybaca6235]

John ulicky I Agree with you But I think 4 would do the job also

[@Bradygoodz]

He’d be pushing that front axle way past it’s limits with those big tires and a locker/chains.

[@thatxrguy9051]

This thing doesn't even have a front locker wow

[@alraybaca6235]

You need to Chain up the front wheels to would make a big difference

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Wanted to make sure they fit, and stay on off-road. I might order a set for the front now i know they fit good.

[@akmudslinger01]

Yeah I would recommend the front as well. I have run several sets of those Humvee 37's, love them there are almost indestructible, and they work well with chains. The ones we got from auction here in Alaska had lots of chain time on them, quite a bit of chain wear, and we still got tons of life out of them. We ran them deep into moose country, and used chains on all four. Pulled some rigs out of the ditch in winter time as well with chains on them. Having the chains on the front makes a huge difference, both in forward/reverse traction and in steering and braking as well. Still have mine.... Oh yeah, a Spartan locker up front would be a awesome help too :) its just money right? lol

[@Gantzz321]

go to harbour freight buy some chain and make your own snow chains

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

@@offroadrecoveryteam you need. Second winch on the back of the wrecker, I would like to see you doing some normal towing. Recovery.

[@theadventuresofshellyandfr5618]

@@offroadrecoveryteam that’s important I had chains take out my brake lines smh

[@superchargedadventures]

Need chains all the way around like "Slave Lake" on the Zip ties and bias Plies channel that truck is unstoppable! LMAO

[@anthonyevich3836]

Slave Lake haha love that truck

[@chevylandt.v]

Thanks Eric for showing me how I learned something today, love the wrecker

[@KingSobieski]

Get this man a tv show

[@joequillun7790]

He does have potential, doesn't he Jonathan.

[@stevem145]

I'm sure you know this already but if you look at your tracks the chains are going to dig a hole an the inner tires going to just sit on top of the snow holding the chains up from digging down any further so yes they will help on ice but in deep snow they're almost holding you back. They look sweet on your truck though. I thank you for the videos.

[@stevem145]

Sorry Mister know-it-all I didn't mean to offend you I have no experience driving a tow truck or in deep snow thank you for your knowledge.. Moron!

[@stevem145]

Watch the video again look at the tracks in the snow when he's trying to get up the hill, your life must be really miserable you have failed at everything including being a troll.

[@stevem145]

Living in your mom's basement Playing tractor on Farm Sim doesn't count as owning a business. Tell your mom to bring a pizza with her tonight she works up my appetite, you can have the last word I'm done with you.

[@stevem145]

My name is Steve M. you can call me Daddy, send me that hundred over with your mom. I own common sense it is something you seem to lack, I'm not a pedo or a wife beater that's why I'm not afraid to use my real name on the Internet I see you hiding behind a fake name. Only criminals and Canadians do that. I swear l did not mean to get this thread off topic, sometimes the ignorant keyboard Cowboys just get me riled up. I swear I'm done wasting my time now.

[@stevej6824]

die warlock 🖕🏻

[@kencassyh]

Yeah I work with semi trucks in the snow and ice everyday singles on Duallys only get you into more trouble you'll be best with dual chains all the way around

[@killahjeep]

get some V-bar chains.. they'll bite a LOT more.. not legal on roadways, but unstoppable in snow/ice..

[@jackwood2168]

I dont like them they do the job.

[@user-zb9hu4qr7g]

Chains are great! You do great work bud, your passion is noticed!

[@davidsteele1667]

Love your vids. Speaking from experience driving big rigs in the Wyoming oilfield all year round: get a set of three-rail chains for the duals and move the singles to the steering axle.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Not enough room between the inside tire and spring for chains on the inside.

[@davidsteele1667]

recoveryteam Bummer. I’m sure your experience will compensate. You’re damn good at this.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

recoveryteam & that is why I did not say put another set of chains on the other tires in the rear because I New there was limited space between tire & leaf springs!! That is why I say put a set of chains on front & a locker up front!! You will be surprised at how many people don’t realize how much an open front & a locked rear end can hurt a person in the snow!! You lock the front & it usually will pull the rearend were it needs to go!! I do no this from several winter storms where I was going every where where others would be in the ditches & I would have to pull them out!! Every one I had to pull out would end up asking me how I was getting around so well in the deep snow with ice under neith the snow!! I told them the truth as long as I could keep my front end going the way I wanted it to I had absolutely no problems at all!! I have even showed mud racers the advantages of just having a front axel locked up at how well they could really do!! But every one says just put a locker in the rear & you will do just fine but then the rear of the vehicle is pushing your front end around all over the place!! I guess it definitely works for me but maybe not every one!! I just say give it a try & I promise you you won’t be pissed about it for sure!!

[@danielduffy4134]

You’re a lucky man to have an awesome wife, she knows how to handle a real hood on that badass wrecker of yours.

[@dirtyroofer3678]

Those chains look kinda small , I use big chains like from garbage trucks and cut em to size . And double rubber straps hold everything from slapping around . I use the same for running my dually on those muddy tree filled swamps. And I prefer all 6 done with interco mudders.looks like you were having lots out there.

[@DoesItTho]

🎶Long tube headers and heavy foot🎶 @BSF Recovery is always a good time and you'll learn yourself something.

[@catdieselpower193]

Awesome vid pard and she's a sweet ole girl and hats off to you folks for what you do👍😎🍺😎

[@robertdavis6708]

Nice presentation BSF. Very informative on those cam locks. I'll be getting me 2 sets for my Expedition.

[@scottmcdonald7771]

Every time I see that ol GMC I feel it twitch. Great content, keep it up.

[@RjIONAz]

Snow & Ice will test everything. It's like what happened to the nice tires I put on for the fall mud run. People have a hard time believing they will get stuck in two inches of snow with just a thin layer of ice under it. I miss playing in the snow of Minnesota but I don't want to move back so I can shovel it.

[@djm8707]

Thought we were going to see a rod come out of the block .......had the old tach in the ketchup

[@hank1556]

I like all the comments telling this guy what to do

[@kevinthompson5827]

I agree with the use of tire chains but if you use a single chain on duel tires once the chain digs a hole that other tire keeps you afloat. Try a good set of duel mud chains and see the difference. I even cut a set of diesel mud chains down to fit my Jimmy and good Lord what a difference it made.

[@bradywilliams2666]

I use the same board trick for singles. Just cut the board so it fits width ways. Then lay the chain out on the ground and put the block down. Now drive over the chain up on the block. Gives you the slack you need.

[@tanglediver]

My observation; it appears the rear axle is locked, and the front is open, just melho. I think the best way through all that is with tracks. Keep wheelin'!

[@rancherodave]

Love the channel, keep up the great videos.

[@Bradygoodz]

This truck is just sweet 💯💯

[@naturefunwjasown4267]

AWESOME UPLOAD!!

[@mmckinley345]

I was thinking the same thing, looks like putting the chains on the front would give a much better result being 4 wheel drive and dule. worth a try to see the results

[@donrasmussen3039]

A set of singles on duals is a sure fire way to spin out. Weight rests on the un-chained tire which prevents the chains from being able to bite into anything once you lose forward momentum

[@teamidris]

Sounds like my avon ranger tyres with lugs on the outside and road pattern in the middle. A tyre bad on and off road :)

[@dannyanderson9923]

them are chains are for the highway so they don't tear up the highway..you need the bush chains

[@chastblind7606]

They do look a bit thin

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

80 bucks a pair for these chains, much cheeper than others. For the 2 or 3 runs a year I could use them I think they will do.

[@dannyanderson9923]

yes i hear ya.but when you want them to get you in and out one must have the good pair of triggs.i do very much enjoy watching what ya'll do down there i watch your video's all the time "got to love the mud" keep'm roll'n..

[@bradywilliams2666]

Pewags are where it's at.

[@jeffreylally4722]

I have a modified semi chain you could use on the front. how do I get them to you?

[@nathantoth4185]

Square body for life.

[@pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513]

A little tip with chains. You can get some bare copper wire or good tie wire and create a X-pattern on the outside of your chains. Twist the center with a pair of good pliers. And it will tighten them chains up.

[@markrobedeau2223]

We used to run chains on the front only. That way the back tire smooths the road back down make coming back out the road easier

[@hilltoprestoration]

I bought two sets of chains online for rear Kubota tractor tires. Fit my 37's perfectly , there great in snow / ice "lake wheeling with slush" good mud also it you leave them loose to clean out.

[@mikestrucks]

Nice video 👍 that’s a proper wrecker 💪💪💪

[@panzerwolf494]

This makes me miss my old square body GMC. Used to pull trees down with it at work. Just drop it down into 4 low and shift her into 1st, she'd pull anything you wanted.

[@jdofmemi]

Another set for the front will help, but with the back only chained on one tire, it won't dig. I seen you said not enough room for the inner tire to get chained. Put what you have on the front and it will dig down and throw some dirt up so the rears have traction too. I have broke a lot of trail, and chained the front if I only had one set.

[@Ezrider359]

the problem with singles on duals is once you spin and that chain throws the ice out from under it all the weight is just resting on the inside tire and the chain is in the breeze. back when i was hauling in the oilfeild if you needed chains 3 railers were the only way to go unless you just needed a tiny bit of help to get out.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Not enough room between the inside tire, and the leaf springs.

[@TURBO.SPENCE]

Awesome content

[@j.j.clingman4083]

I think if it was me I would definitely be putting a set of snow chains on the front also & I would definitely be putting some kind of possie in the front axel also!! It may still be difficult getting threw that hard deep snow but would definitely be easier on the wrecker for sure!!

[@tobydyes]

The Wreckers is getting some jewelry

[@jessenelson2200]

Love the wrecker...and the videos...bbbbbuuuuttttt. Hit the happy pedal harder!!!!

[@TNTomek1987]

Danm Man. I Luv this truck. Bad ass truck. "Wrong Turn" movie....... I want this TRUCK !!! :) Bad Tires with no grip at all.

[@briancolstock5276]

Should be a chain wrench in the bag,run two bungee cords for a little extra security,retired otr..threw lots of chains on,

[@maxopiea]

You should try front and back snow chains then it will be pushing and pulling the truck

[@traviscrawford1445]

Front lockers and chain all four tires might help out some.

[@peglegnoid6139]

Let some air out of the inner duals so the chains get a better bite

[@travissmith2067]

Like quite a few other people said chains on the front would help but were you really messed up is on a dual rear tire most of your weight is carried on the inner wheel

[@travisevans2549]

Good video 👍🏻

[@JONNYGEEKMANG]

You need some chains on the steer axle too, I know the ole front axle is working hard as it. Worth a shot for some of the really deep stuff.

[@brandonm7863]

Single chains beat barefoot but duallys absolutely need tri rail chains when it gets real nasty off-road, on logging or oilfield roads. Nothing as frustrating as spinning on your inner duals while the single chains can't bite into any ice or mud.

[@bradr96]

In oil and gas we chain all four on our pickups. I have climbed ice cliffs before that way. Passed people who couldbt even walk up the icy hill.

[@genechambers7532]

my dad said that ice creates 2 gas pedals fast and faster , only time he said the brake oewdal becomes a gas pedal, good video

[@reallifeproblems2641]

Best yet!!

[@hauntedbymyself]

Chain the front tires also.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Wanted to make sure they fit, and stay on off-road. I might order a set for the front now i know they fit good.

[@TheJpsmith1996]

Man a set of three railers would be awesome on that.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

I would try running 5 psi in your tires would make a huge difference

[@cordellfox4486]

Air down the front tires, cheaper then putting chains on the front. And better traction on the snow.

[@benmcghan9207]

Chevys are good old vehicles I like old Fords to

[@dirtytoxicdiesels4171]

One day my content will be this good 💪🏻

[@jesseduke694]

I love watching your videos. I saw the video when u put your engine in & noticed it is just a small block. A good small block cammed for low rpm tourqe, but small block just the same. I'm interested in what axle gearing u use. Your truck is very heave & I here it shifting up & down when your running. Very hard on transmissions I bet.

[@p3th3t1c]

put the singles on the front and get yourself a set of double rails for the rear, getting the ice breakers or v-bars wouldn't hurt either, looks like you having some fun though 8)

[@philipperiopel1911]

Badass GMC!

[@ratrodbubba]

Put the chains on the front you will gain more traction that way unless you have something on the hook duel rear tires suck in snow regardless unless you chain up all 4 tires

[@boostedmonza5023]

Surprised you didn't install front tire chains also would be cool to see a video of all four tires chained up

[@newf1969ns]

nice video. hard going but fun. thanks bsf

[@ddubsvideos3433]

Fun fun.

[@bradbozarth2680]

Throw some chains on the fronts :) that would look sweet 👌

[@OU812NVME]

What can I ask why you did not change the front tired I'm just asking cause I'm really curious

[@volvospede]

Add a front locker, chain also the front tires and put the shifter to first gear so the automatic dont shift back and forth between 1st and 2nd.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

The TH400 will upshift when pump pressure gets to high, even when in low. A front locker has been on the list of upgrades, and now I now the chains fit good, I might get a set for the front.

[@volvospede]

Sounds like a plan! My th350 holds gear no matter what rpm, but maybe your th400 would benefit from a shift kit? Anyway keep up the good work!

[@l337pwnage]

@@volvospede I was told you need a different valve body to do that, but I could be misinformed.

[@michaelboyle1983]

A B&M shift kit will make it stay in 1st. It makes a very big difference. B&M Part# 20260 says this in the install manual. One of the main features of the B&M TH-400 Transpak is that it gives you the ability to downshift into low gear at any speed and you can also hold the transmission in low gear up to any speed you want. It's one of the best $44 you'll ever spend.

[@TejasToolMan]

this summer weld some v cut links on, they are like spikes when your done. What we use in Texas when it snows 1/2 inch out on the trails, front & rear

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Sounds like overkill for 1/2in of snow

[@TejasToolMan]

@@rustedratchetgarage6788 sounds like your inexperienced

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

@@TejasToolMan 1/2 in of snow and you chain up thats inexperienced i live in OK and i go out and pull people out every time it snows no chains and half the time im not even in 4wd heck i didnt own a 4wd till 2 yrs ago i used to go out in my caprice and do the same thing never been stuck or needed pulled if you have common sense its not hard to get around in the snow or ice

[@TejasToolMan]

@@rustedratchetgarage6788 Im from Okla too, but out on a muddy "trail" everyone wheels on & there is soaked mud underneath common sense is used. So yes, you are inexperienced, and second you didn't read to clearly because your caprice don't go on snowy muddy 4x4 trails. Not here to argue, just re-educate you

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

@@TejasToolMan who said i never took my caprice muddin i had mud n snows on the back year round and i went trailriding around the lake all the time

[@Dejayyy96]

Those chains seem nice, but you might also want to get snow tires

[@kencassyh]

Or if you're going to run a set of singles run them on your front tires that way you got a hundred percent traction on them

[@allmopars]

9000lbs, wow my cummins dually weighs 7100lbs with a full tank. That wrecker really adds some weight

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Yes it does.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Cold water you have guts.

[@MadsWorld34]

i have electronic lockers on the front and rear of mine and love them but never tried chains before because i really hate the white stuff.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

I have had to chain up on all four corners a time or two . Ones on front help a ton .

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Wanted to make sure they fit, and stay on off-road. I might order a set for the front now i know they fit good.

[@jimmyturner3715]

They should of came with a tool to tighten them. On a big truck chains 18 Wheelers there is usually a tool in the bag.

[@jacobclubb5624]

Old square body's, nothing shuts right without a good slam

[@danielfinch1483]

Get a set of 3 railer chains from a semi truck and shorten them and you'll have more luck breaking trail, put those ones on the front

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Not enough room between the inside tire, and the leaf springs.

[@danielfinch1483]

@@offroadrecoveryteam I took a closer look and see what you mean, might consider getting some singles from a semi and shorten them and run them on the outside, but drop 10 psi is the inside tire so it doesn't compact snow and hold your chained up tire up so it doesn't get a good bite, semi chains are a lot thicker and bite better plus they will last longer for you

[@danielimbriaco3917]

good towing since on youtube since 2009

[@samslaughter6828]

I love watching that badass red wrecker,. Been wanting to know what kind of locker/LS. Do you have in the front diff. Thanks Sam in FLA.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Front diff is still open, want to put a E-locker in.

[@stevensmith1278]

I got bogged down the same way here in iowa in the hard pack and iv got a brand new mud tires on

[@robertmaeder4209]

Should use triple rails in rear

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Not enough room between the inside tire, and the leaf springs.

[@yettidoggzumii1581]

Fun Times in tha Snow.. 😎🏔 Was that low range or high..?? I find using low range in snow helps keep wheel chatter down.. unless on the highway..

[@ourv9603]

BSF, With a 4 by drive, when your off pavement, shouldn't you hang chains on the steers as well ? On pavement the chain will slide, but off pavement not. !

[@ColdVenom159]

Wouldnt need chains at all if the correct tires were used in the 1st place for the snow. You also never wanna run tires at full air pressure in deep snow costs you alot of traction, ya youve done thing for years but even some of the most experienced people make mistakes. I drive a little front wheel drive 4 banger every winter alls i do is let a 15-20 psi outa my front tires and nothing stops me. i go through a foot of snow like its nothing. ive lost count how many 4x4's ive driven by in the winter even with their 4 wheel drive engaged, oh ive also go about 400 lbs in my trunk a stereo system which adds even more weight ive gotta pull in the winter. still never once been stuck or slid off road.

[@mariodinovo4018]

Is that a 3/4 ton converted to duelly arrocraft

[@teamidris]

I’ve got some nasty ex military ones with cleats for my old landrover :D My new ones for the van self tighten and look pretty smart. Seems to have stopped snowing in the UK though?

[@pookie196788]

its them military 37s they suck in the snow...but i get it they are cheap and tough lol AIR DOWN lol

[@Alex-yk6he]

Moooore chains

[@johnbladykas4454]

Should of had chains on all of the tires or track systems on all fours

[@brianjackson7394]

Front locker and chains on fronts as well

[@KevinBenecke]

You should get chains for all of the tires.

[@vwlover4677]

Man i miss my jacked up box chevy!

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Get a snowcat if you live in a place with that much snow...

[@robhelton4282]

Looks like you need to put chains on the front wheels also

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

Put some tire chains on the front wheels also and you should be able to get up that hill also without a winch

[@kencassyh]

But you're absolutely right that is hard shit to 4 run in

[@johnmayfield4614]

Try some on the front to we never had a problem with some on the front

[@nicktelescotowingandrecove6266]

Can you please make a video doing a winchout on a steep mountain road covered in snow and ice to best show how to anchor wrecker not to slid

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

No mountains around here, but old school scotch blocks work good for that, most wreckers now have ice teeth for the wheel lift and set that down while winching.

[@bogartford6667]

Using only one set of chains on a four four wheel effectively down grades back into two wheel drive. Chain all four.