Towing question

Demon340 · 10-13-2022, 10:54 AM

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

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

Turnbuckles and support under front frame

Ralph A Powell · 10-13-2022, 01:42 PM

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

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

Quote:

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 · 10-13-2022, 10:28 PM

Quote:

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.

SBillinson · 10-13-2022, 10:58 PM

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

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

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

Quote:

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.

10-13-2022, 10:54 AM	#1
Demon340 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 94 Likes: 294 Liked 108 Times in 29 Posts	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

10-13-2022, 11:42 AM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,977 Likes: 2,466 Liked 2,939 Times in 707 Posts	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. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

10-13-2022, 12:27 PM	#3
Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,281 Likes: 1,896 Liked 969 Times in 307 Posts	Re: Towing question Turnbuckles and support under front frame __________________ 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z I/SA B&B Auto Machine Shop.

10-13-2022, 01:42 PM	#4
Ralph A Powell Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bay City Texas Posts: 389 Likes: 2 Liked 225 Times in 136 Posts	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.

10-13-2022, 06:56 PM	#5
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	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.

10-13-2022, 10:58 PM	#8
SBillinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 94 Likes: 42 Liked 183 Times in 48 Posts	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. __________________ SS/BS 1921

10-14-2022, 06:23 AM	#9
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,193 Likes: 1,160 Liked 1,877 Times in 577 Posts	Re: Towing question Had a set of slick mounts, I drilled a small hole and added a pin so it could not back off __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2-1/2 X somebody Still many X nobody