Securing Corvette in Trailer
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Racer
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From: Wyoming NY
Securing Corvette in Trailer
I have an enclosed trailer that I am currently using D-rings and ratchet straps to secure Corvettes. I would like a better system. The system must be capable of working with more than one car. What is the best system and what vendor is the best for purchasing this system?
Thanks Ray
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Racer
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From: Somewhere in the Finger Lakes of NY
Not trying to be argumentative, but what is the problem you perceive with ratchet straps ? Are you concerned that axle straps put excessive loads on bushings etc ? Just don't like lying on the floor hooking stuff up ?
All the 'tire basket' tie downs I've seen require specific placement of D-rings, which sorta negates their use for different cars.
Done probably 200K+ miles towing race cars around in the past two decades, and still prefer ratchet straps.
All the 'tire basket' tie downs I've seen require specific placement of D-rings, which sorta negates their use for different cars.
Done probably 200K+ miles towing race cars around in the past two decades, and still prefer ratchet straps.
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Racer
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From: Wyoming NY
Originally Posted by Don Keefhardt
Not trying to be argumentative, but what is the problem you perceive with ratchet straps ? Are you concerned that axle straps put excessive loads on bushings etc ? Just don't like lying on the floor hooking stuff up ?
All the 'tire basket' tie downs I've seen require specific placement of D-rings, which sorta negates their use for different cars.
Done probably 200K+ miles towing race cars around in the past two decades, and still prefer ratchet straps.
All the 'tire basket' tie downs I've seen require specific placement of D-rings, which sorta negates their use for different cars.
Done probably 200K+ miles towing race cars around in the past two decades, and still prefer ratchet straps.
Thanks Ray
Racer
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From: Somewhere in the Finger Lakes of NY
By 'adjustable straps', do you mean something like :
http://www.racerwholesale.com/produc...ee4a04a9227a91
?
If so, you'll always have a loose one...just the nature of the beast. I use 4 ratchets, and axle straps as appropriate (most of the race fleet here has 'eyes' or rings that the ratchet snap hooks can catch).
Axle straps, etc:
http://www.racerwholesale.com/index....ee4a04a9227a91
I don't like tying to shock mounts, as shock mounts are designed to retain 'up and down' movement, but aren't really made for tying vehicles down. Don't tow the Corvette that much, but when I do I put a long axle strap around the rear of the trailing arm, in front of the spring fixture (mid-year), than grab that with a snap hook on the ratchet.
http://www.racerwholesale.com/produc...ee4a04a9227a91
?
If so, you'll always have a loose one...just the nature of the beast. I use 4 ratchets, and axle straps as appropriate (most of the race fleet here has 'eyes' or rings that the ratchet snap hooks can catch).
Axle straps, etc:
http://www.racerwholesale.com/index....ee4a04a9227a91
I don't like tying to shock mounts, as shock mounts are designed to retain 'up and down' movement, but aren't really made for tying vehicles down. Don't tow the Corvette that much, but when I do I put a long axle strap around the rear of the trailing arm, in front of the spring fixture (mid-year), than grab that with a snap hook on the ratchet.
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here is the set up I would get.....wheel nets....
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/sc...?idCategory=24
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/sc...?idCategory=24
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From: Bonner Springs Kansas... pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. Hay...I know that guy!
Originally Posted by kenEDMUNDS
Why not do it like the factory did? J hooks in the frame front and rear and rachet it down. IT keeps the suspension from moving also.
You WANT the suspension to move!!
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