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I know this has been addressed before on this board, but can't seem to find the exact answer I'm looking for. Where is the BEST and correct place to connect the(4) tie down straps (front and rear) on a 67 when trailering. I have heard many different stories and need to know from the pro's (you guys!!) Thanks
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Re: Correct hookup for trailer straps C-2
Yes, there's a LOT in the archieves on this thread. Basically, you'll find two approaches: (1) use tire nets and allow the car to naturally float on its own suspension while in transit, and (2) connect to various frame and suspension components to 'duplicate' the manner in which these cars were originally shipped by truck/rail.
The reason you won't find a UNIVERSAL answer to your question (What's the BEST way?) is because there are legitimate differences of opinion between those active on this board with experience. In the end, it's your call. So, search the archieves, read who said what/why, and make your personal decision. I am a staunch believer in tire net technology, but that's me.... -
hookup for trailer straps C-2
And I am an advocate of using the oval shaped holes in the frame that were put there for transport tie down. There is nothing wrong with the tire net method either, just that the trailer requires some very specific tie down points to match that method. Using the factory punched frame holes allows tie down attachment at more usually installed D-ring locations. It is a good idea to consider which method one wishes to use before purchasing the trailer in order to avoid the need to modify the trailer after purchase.TerryComment
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Correct hookup vs best vs right and wrong
As the others have said, this has been beaten around a lot on here. However, since you mentioned the four tie down straps, this implies you are not using tire nets. That said, there is a right and wrong when using single straps.
DO NOT tie to the suspension parts. The straps can create forces that the suspension pieces were never designed or intended to handle. Tie to the frame. Terry mentions the frame connectors and you'll find info on those in the search through the archives.
This is NOT the same as using tire nets. To a great extent, the tire nets create the same forces that would be experienced in braking and thus normal. You'll find a great deal of information on those, also.
Beyond that, there is personal choice, mainly one of allowing the car to float on its own suspension and one of keeping the car rigid.
Racers tend to prefer keeping the car rigid so that the suspension parts are not being used. While this may seem silly to some, think about this. A person towing from California to Hershey this year would have traveled almost 3000 miles one way on the trip. That is 6000 miles that would be applied to the suspension. How many miles can you put on those nice NOS F41 shocks before they aren't new anymore?
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