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[Land-speed] Trailer tie-down

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Subject: [Land-speed] Trailer tie-down
From: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:33:36 -0700 (PDT)
I know this subject has been discussed in various places before, but I've
never seen enough opinions one way or the other to make a decision. 

After the race car is loaded on (in) the trailer, is it best to tie it down
from the tires or wheels and axle, leaving the car suspension free to work; or
is it better to winch it down from the frame?  I've even heard of putting jack
stands or big blocks of wood under the frame rails to keep the car suspension
from working while the car is on the trailer. 
 
I've been watching the professional car carrier trucks and I see both systems
in use, although I think the majority of them have the car suspension winched
down really tight, not allowing the car suspension any travel.
 
DickJ
In East Texas
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