Stacker Trailer Question

[Cotten]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Mikey, I get your concern and methodology.
I just never liked compressing expensive racing springs for days or weeks at a time.
You know the new car transporters chain the frame and crank them way down for clearance and stability. May be okay for your new car, on a one time basis ;-)
I think maybe crossed straps on the housing and then maybe snap on a couple of safety hooked chain to limit any upward movement..Just a thought..

Mark first I've got to tell you I don't really care for "Mikey".

I always cross strap all cars. The cuda has traveled close to 400,000 miles tied down as I described and my dusters probably half again as much.... but I bow to your experience.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Cotten

Mark first I've got to tell you I don't really care for "Mikey".

I always cross strap all cars. The cuda has traveled close to 400,000 miles tied down as I described and my dusters probably half again as much.... but I bow to your experience.

Okay then.

Just my opinion :-)

Should have mentioned, I cross my straps too, in some applications. I had MJ make me some vinyl wrap- around velcro sleeves to keep the straps from wearing against each other.
Marky ;-)

[kansas stocker]

Friend of mine, OCD dirt track racer, uses blocks under his chassis and then ties it down.
Next step for him is to tie down the rack that the car is sitting on. Yours may be better but he claims his moved more than the car.

[Larry Hill]

The race car we carry on top. On the rear we use two non adjustable straps that surround and cross the center section. If the car is not straight on the lift one of the rear straps will be loose when the front is pulled forward and down. You have two choices re position the car or stop 20 miles down the road and re tighten the front straps. Due to the crown in the road the car always slides down hill, curbside. On the front I use four straps, two straps crossed tied to the Kmember and two lighter safety straps going to two 7/16 eye bolts to limit front suspension travel. After everything is tight we recheck at 50,75,100 miles until lit stops moving around. In the morning when tire pressure is lower retighten the straps.

If you want to limit upward movement turn buckles and pined blocks work. Also we strap down the lift at all four corners.
Try to carry a spare strap for every position.