question??
 

i just went to pigeon forge tn for a car show and there were alot of diesels there as well but almost all of the trucks had chains hung from there bubpers (front or back) what is up with that?..we have nuts on a chain but these were just plain chains..some had cow bells..but most of them were just plain..i have no idea what that was for or what it stands for..anybody know?

I've never seen anybody else use them but I have 2 chains that hang from my hitch. I built my own receiver that is extended out away from the bumper more then usual so I use the chains to extend the length of safety chains to accommodate this.

bling bling or bumper necklaces...???:w2:


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just kidding...
In the military we used the chain to spread loads on the frame evenly while pulling or getting pulled. But pulling angle has to be greater than 45° to spread the load evenly to the frame. So you need a relative long chain to achieve that angle.

i thought maybe it was to be pulled or somethin but i didnt think that a weld or however you would attach them would be strong enough to hold the pressure..these werent very long chains they were just kind of like a long loop both ends were connected to the truck.

It could be
"Jingle Truck

A jingle truck is a colorfully decorated truck, typically in central Asia. Jingle truck is shorthand for the customised trucks and buses common throughout the region.

Origin of term The term comes from United States military slang, coined by servicemen in Afghanistan, though according to other accounts it may date to the British colonial period. The term came to be because of the "Jingle" sound that the trucks make due to the chains hanging from the bumpers of the vehicles. Some commentators have questioned whether the term ought to be used.

Appearance They are colorfully painted in intricate patterns and bright colors reflecting the personality of the owner. Chains and pendants often dangle off the front bumper (thus the name), and often colorful tassels.

Incidence They are common in Afghanistan, Pakistan

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Nice Wikipedia knowledge...:tttt:

HaHa, Jingle trucks... I don't miss seeing those hoopties at all!

they were on all new and nice trucks its must just be a thing someone started cause when we put big nuts on ours with a chain 4 of our neighbors did it..none big as ours tho..lol

well Wikipedia had it not me I put The " marks and i dont think I said I THINK THERE ARE
I put it could be. Right
and maybe they are there for rocks are they lifted
for rocks ie like a mud flap
wik it maybe:tu: