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Demon340 10-13-2022 10:54 AM

Towing question
 
What options, do you as a racer, have for strapping down your race car?
The traditional two straps forward and two backwards off the suspension/frame leaves me with concerns of the car's excessive bouncing on our great "maintained" highways.
Larry

Carguy49 10-13-2022 11:42 AM

Re: Towing question
 
I would contact Larry Hill (he's on here) and talk to him about the results of the changes he made with Dumbo moving around and getting damaged.

I believe he is quite pleased with how the changes made Dumbo ride much better than before.

Glenn Briglio 10-13-2022 12:27 PM

Re: Towing question
 
Turnbuckles and support under front frame

Ralph A Powell 10-13-2022 01:42 PM

Re: Towing question
 
When towing straps should be cris-crossed side to side both front and rear that way the towed car can not bounce side to side.

Run to Rund 10-13-2022 06:56 PM

Re: Towing question
 
My trailer D rings are secured with u bolts around the frame rails, so they are 6 feet apart, and set in front of and behind the mounting points on the frame. I made frame loops from Cumins engine lift straps that have about 1.5" holes in them and are bolted to the frame. I can attach ratchet straps quickly and get them reasonably tight.

Dave Gantz 10-13-2022 08:39 PM

Re: Towing question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph A Powell (Post 669079)
When towing straps should be cris-crossed side to side both front and rear that way the towed car can not bounce side to side.

I've always done that, too. But then someone mentioned that if one strap breaks or loosens, the car can go sideways.

Mark Yacavone 10-13-2022 10:28 PM

Re: Towing question
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph A Powell (Post 669079)
When towing straps should be cris-crossed side to side both front and rear that way the towed car can not bounce side to side.

You really can't cross ratchet straps without them wearing and fraying against each other .
Need to have sleeves made that slip on or wrap around with velcro fasteners, for where they cross.
Still, it seems every time I stop, I've got to click the rear straps another notch.I think the longer they are , the more they stretch.
Thinking about going back to chains in the rear.

SBillinson 10-13-2022 10:58 PM

Re: Towing question
 
I picked up my freshly painted car about 2 weeks ago and traveled about 300 miles. When I opened the trailer door, the mounts for my spare slicks were so loose they almost fell onto the rear quarter panels. The spare tire was also loose. I have nice slick and spare tire mounts. All were tight before I left. The roads are horrendous. Tie everything down and check frequently.

Keith 944 10-14-2022 06:23 AM

Re: Towing question
 
Had a set of slick mounts, I drilled a small hole and added a pin so it could not back off

Ralph A Powell 10-14-2022 08:24 AM

Re: Towing question
 
I towed for years with straps crisscrossed an never had the wear problem.


Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 669117)
You really can't cross ratchet straps without them wearing and fraying against each other .
Need to have sleeves made that slip on or wrap around with velcro fasteners, for where they cross.
Still, it seems every time I stop, I've got to click the rear straps another notch.I think the longer they are , the more they stretch.
Thinking about going back to chains in the rear.



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