Using a chain to pull car safely when you're stuck

Finding yourself in a situation where you need a chain to pull car out of a ditch or a muddy patch is never part of the plan for the day. It's usually one of those "oops" moments that happens when you're off-roading, or maybe a patch of black ice caught you off guard. Whatever the reason, if you're reaching for a heavy-duty chain, you need to know what you're doing before things get messy. Using metal chains for recovery is old-school, and while it's incredibly effective, it can also be pretty dangerous if you treat it like a casual Saturday afternoon project. ...

May 24, 2026 · 7 min · Rafferty Domingue