s o wrote:
on the trailer side, it's permanently attatched. on the hitch side,
the chain has no hook or what so ever. so can I just a lock or (bolt
and nuts)? thx

I live in CA.


I wonder if they allow those 'King Links' down there. It's like a
really big link with a barrel type fastner than can be unscrewed &
opened (about 5/16 in) and after you slide in the end link and another
(after feeding through the loup), you slide the barrel closed and screw
it tight.