Towing 2016 C7
Burning Brakes
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From: Oak Island NC
You’re welcome. By the looks of your profile photo, you’re no stranger to trailers. I’m assuming you have E Tracks or D rings and use tire straps now? I picked up the T hooks in my pic at Carlisle this year. I have another set of 4, but I leave those in my Camaro. For the price, it’s peace of mind worth having in both cars because I’ll guarantee you the tow truck driver won’t. And they also work great for cross strapping the cars on the trailer.
Last edited by Yaupon; Dec 21, 2017 at 04:22 PM.
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The problem w/ using factory tow hooks on cars w/ the receivers is that they are off-center. Competent flat bed drivers won't winch them that way because the car will move sideways.
That's the reason for using a Y-Strap with the t-hooks in the jacking points on both sides.
That's the reason for using a Y-Strap with the t-hooks in the jacking points on both sides.
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From: Oxnard CA
Drifting
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This thread links to a source for a v-bridle with connectors that can be upgraded to a double length at no additional charge:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1593384637
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1593384637
Last edited by driver9; Dec 21, 2017 at 03:16 PM.
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This bridle should work with the t-hook/j-hooks.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/pr...-bridal/Towing
I called the guy in the thread linked above by Driver9, he said he'd make me one, and took all my info. I left messages 3 more times, and never heard back from him.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/pr...-bridal/Towing
This thread links to a source for a v-bridle with connectors that can be upgraded to a double length at no additional charge:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1593384637
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1593384637
Last edited by Foosh; Dec 21, 2017 at 03:24 PM.
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Yes, it was a dead-end more than a year ago, when I tried to buy it by calling him and asking for a double-length bridle. I called the same number again this afternoon and got voice mail, left a message, but no return call, just like before.
I'd more or less forgotten about it until this thread, but I just went back to the eBay link, ordered the V-Bridle, and put in a note to seller, "please make this DOUBLE-LENGTH to accommodate the C7 Corvette."
I'll return it if it doesn't come that way and report back. If I recall correctly, a bridle too short could interfere with, and put too much pressure on the oil pan.
I think the other bridle I linked would work fine because you could attach J-hook strap extensions to the universal attachments on the bridle and make it long enough.
I'd more or less forgotten about it until this thread, but I just went back to the eBay link, ordered the V-Bridle, and put in a note to seller, "please make this DOUBLE-LENGTH to accommodate the C7 Corvette."
I'll return it if it doesn't come that way and report back. If I recall correctly, a bridle too short could interfere with, and put too much pressure on the oil pan.
I think the other bridle I linked would work fine because you could attach J-hook strap extensions to the universal attachments on the bridle and make it long enough.
Last edited by Foosh; Dec 21, 2017 at 07:10 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: 2019 CMG Z06/ZR1
Here’s another option for the v straps, and general set up with T-hooks and straps if you guys are interested.
http://www.snappinturtle.com/v-straps/
I’ve ordered from them before and ran into them this year at Carlisle vette show. Great guys, very helpful. And their products are holding up great for me.
http://www.snappinturtle.com/v-straps/
I’ve ordered from them before and ran into them this year at Carlisle vette show. Great guys, very helpful. And their products are holding up great for me.
Last edited by LT4CMG; Dec 21, 2017 at 08:06 PM.
Drifting
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Here’s another option for the v straps, and general set up with T-hooks and straps if you guys are interested.
http://www.snappinturtle.com/v-straps/
I’ve ordered from them before and ran into them this year at Carlisle vette show. Great guys, very helpful. And their products are holding up great for me.
http://www.snappinturtle.com/v-straps/
I’ve ordered from them before and ran into them this year at Carlisle vette show. Great guys, very helpful. And their products are holding up great for me.
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From: Richland, Washington
Not cheap but neither are our cars. 80" Corvette specific gets to the front of your car.
https://www.autohaulersupply.com/cat...tions-5874.php
https://www.autohaulersupply.com/cat...tions-5874.php
Le Mans Master
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You might be right. Just checked the link, mine are 48s if I'm not mistaken (all my straps and ratchets are boxed up and stored for the winter with my trailer or else I'd check the lengths to confirm). I have a bunch that I can mix and match to work in most situations.
Last edited by LT4CMG; Dec 23, 2017 at 12:15 AM.
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After ordering the bridle on eBAY from the vendor linked by Driver9, I sent an email to the seller specifying I wanted double-length or cancel the order, and he responded by saying, "OK."
I didn't receive an order cancellation, so I'm going to trust that "OK" means he's going to supply it in double-length, which would bring it to within 6" of the front of the car and clear the oil pan and everything else. Stay tuned . . .
I didn't receive an order cancellation, so I'm going to trust that "OK" means he's going to supply it in double-length, which would bring it to within 6" of the front of the car and clear the oil pan and everything else. Stay tuned . . .
Last edited by Foosh; Dec 23, 2017 at 12:39 AM.
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After ordering the bridle on eBAY from the vendor linked by Driver9, I sent an email to the seller specifying I wanted double-length or cancel the order, and he responded by saying, "OK."
I didn't receive an order cancellation, so I'm going to trust that "OK" means he's going to supply it in double-length, which would bring it to within 6" of the front of the car and clear the oil pan and everything else. Stay tuned . . .
I didn't receive an order cancellation, so I'm going to trust that "OK" means he's going to supply it in double-length, which would bring it to within 6" of the front of the car and clear the oil pan and everything else. Stay tuned . . .
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From: Richland, Washington
A word of caution. Unless there is something not visible in the driver9 link to the eBay product it is NOT a 2 leg bridle. In the rigging world it's known as an inverted basket. There is only one strap and it runs through the pulling "D" ring and terminates at the hooks. The "D" ring can wear on the strap as it is not terminated there. Not considered two separate connections. Would be fine for pulling onto a retriever but not for tie down. OK, OK, more than a word of caution and perhaps some unwanted information.
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Melting Slicks
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A word of caution. Unless there is something not visible in the driver9 link to the eBay product it is NOT a 2 leg bridle. In the rigging world it's known as an inverted basket. There is only one strap and it runs through the pulling "D" ring and terminates at the hooks. The "D" ring can wear on the strap as it is not terminated there. Not considered two separate connections. Would be fine for pulling onto a retriever but not for tie down. OK, OK, more than a word of caution and perhaps some unwanted information.
Race Director
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From: Virginia
A word of caution. Unless there is something not visible in the driver9 link to the eBay product it is NOT a 2 leg bridle. In the rigging world it's known as an inverted basket. There is only one strap and it runs through the pulling "D" ring and terminates at the hooks. The "D" ring can wear on the strap as it is not terminated there. Not considered two separate connections. Would be fine for pulling onto a retriever but not for tie down. OK, OK, more than a word of caution and perhaps some unwanted information.
