Towing question

[Demon340]

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]

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]

Turnbuckles and support under front frame

[Ralph A Powell]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Ralph A Powell

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]

Originally Posted by Ralph A Powell

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.

[Ralph A Powell]

I towed for years with straps crisscrossed an never had the wear problem.

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

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.

[Demon340]

Originally Posted by Glenn Briglio

Turnbuckles and support under front frame

Than you racers for your ideas..

It's not so much as the car moving side to side, but more of the suspension loading and unloading while strapped down. I am pulling the car's front forward and the rear backwards with the total of 4 straps.
My concern is the shocks and leaf springs.

I have heard horror stories of broken leaf springs because of the suspension is still going up and down. Can you explain more of the turn buckle and block idea Glenn?

[Glenn Briglio]

I used a railroad tie piece of wood under my front crossmember. The turnbuckles hook into the frame and pulled down against the railroad tie. The frame will have 2 areas that the factory uses when transporting vehicles from the factory to the dealers. I haven't used any wood under the rear suspension as of yet. You can use chains with the turnbuckles if that helps. If you want pics send me your email. And yes it's a learning curve when you have to always travel the roads thru NYC.