If you run chains much, sooner or later you’ll have to repair a broken one in the field.

STEP 1: Use a repair link to join both ends of the broken chain (you may have to use more then one.).

STEP 2: Squeeze both ends of the repair link(s) with a pliers. Arc Joint or Vice Grips work best.

Finished Repair. (not a thing of beauty but it’ll get you home) Note uncut spacer between repair links.

Here are the tools you’ll need. If you don’t have a bolt cutter a hacksaw will work just fine. Chain size is 2/0.

Cut the chain link at the weld.
(The weld is the weakest part of the link.)

Rotate the two cut ends of the link apart approximately 45 degrees by twisting them in opposite direction.

This is the final product