trailering question
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Le Mans Master
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trailering question
I have a 93 c-4 and would like to know what you suggest to hook the straps to when trailering. On the front I went around the section of the frame that extends up to the radiator support. On the rear I went around the lower control arm and criss crossed the straps. I worry if this configuration is hard on the car.
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Re: trailering question (93 ragtop)
i do not have a trailer but my car has been trailered several times and the criss-cross rear tie down as you described is a must to keep car from shifting sideways...my guess is you are very observant and have a good system figured out...good luck.
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Re: trailering question (93 ragtop)
I also have not personally trailered my C4. But I would think that on the rear, you'd be better off if you could find something on the chassis to connect to. I think if the tightening of the straps compresses the spring, somewhat, you'll get more down force. Criss crossing the straps is good.
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Re: trailering question (93 ragtop)
On the C5 the four jacking points are also shipping hook points where I put in a t-hook and strap it to the hooks. Not sure if the C4 has these. Sorry.
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Re: trailering question (REDGAR)
The C4 also has those shipping tie down points that can be used with T-hooks. They are behind and to the inside of the front wheels....and in front of and to the inside of the rear wheels.
I know several guys with open trailers that use these, but I have an enclosed trailer so they would be hard to reach. I just do the back on the lower control arms and the front on the lower A arms..
I know several guys with open trailers that use these, but I have an enclosed trailer so they would be hard to reach. I just do the back on the lower control arms and the front on the lower A arms..
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Re: trailering question (Marlin in Minn)
I attach the axle straps to each lower A arm and X them. Same at the rear. Tie TIGHT.
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Re: trailering question (Marlin in Minn)
The C4 also has those shipping tie down points that can be used with T-hooks. They are behind and to the inside of the front wheels....and in front of and to the inside of the rear wheels.
I know several guys with open trailers that use these, but I have an enclosed trailer so they would be hard to reach. I just do the back on the lower control arms and the front on the lower A arms..
I know several guys with open trailers that use these, but I have an enclosed trailer so they would be hard to reach. I just do the back on the lower control arms and the front on the lower A arms..
That's what I do with my open trailer.
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Re: trailering question (Matt383)
I have an open trailer and use straps that connect to the wheels. A big towing service in Maryland recommended them to me. About 5000 miles/30 trips of towing in the past year with 0 problems.
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Re: trailering question (REDGAR)
On the C5 the four jacking points are also shipping hook points where I put in a t-hook and strap it to the hooks. Not sure if the C4 has these. Sorry.
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From: Manassas VA
Re: trailering question (mackeyred96)
Im going to look for those factory tiedowns. I have rented a u-haul trailer before and the over the wheel straps are nice. But I havnt been able to find those anywhere for sale like they have. Again Thanks to everyone for their input.
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Re: trailering question (93 ragtop)
93 ragtop,
I got my straps from BA Products Company, 8925 McGaw Ct. Columbia, MD 21045 http://www.baprod.com Toll Free: (800) 327-3301. They have both kinds of straps.
I got my straps from BA Products Company, 8925 McGaw Ct. Columbia, MD 21045 http://www.baprod.com Toll Free: (800) 327-3301. They have both kinds of straps.
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Re: trailering question (93 ragtop)
I have a '94 Coupe and use axle straps attached in the front around the lower "A" arm then I "X" them across the trailer. In the back I use the same type of axle strap and attach it around the lower control arm but I do not "X" the rear straps. I use to "X" the rears but the strap would rub against a spot on the rear of the Vette and started to wear on the strap. Bought new straps to use in the rear and I have had no issues since.
I even got to involuntarily test the tie down method this past March when towing up to Englishtown on I-95 a merging car hit the brakes in front of me and I couldn't get the track/trailer/Corvette stopped in time. Hit the guy doing about 40 MPH - bent the hell out of the front bumper on my Ford 150 P/U but Corvette and trailer stayed together and safely behind me. P/U and trailer got towed away and I drove the Corvette home. I'm not suggesting this as a testing method but I'm confident the straps will hold.
I even got to involuntarily test the tie down method this past March when towing up to Englishtown on I-95 a merging car hit the brakes in front of me and I couldn't get the track/trailer/Corvette stopped in time. Hit the guy doing about 40 MPH - bent the hell out of the front bumper on my Ford 150 P/U but Corvette and trailer stayed together and safely behind me. P/U and trailer got towed away and I drove the Corvette home. I'm not suggesting this as a testing method but I'm confident the straps will hold.
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Re: trailering question (93 ragtop)
Im going to look for those factory tiedowns. I have rented a u-haul trailer before and the over the wheel straps are nice. But I havnt been able to find those anywhere for sale like they have. Again Thanks to everyone for their input.
