I don't see how a non moving shock could overheat but maybe I am missing
something.
FWIW when shipped from Europe ALL makes of cars are tied down with chains via
tow hooks which are usually secured through screw eyes installed in the
bumpers.
One in the front and one in the rear.
Rick
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On Jul 9, 2011, at 2:59, Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com> wrote:
> Ron--
>
> Securing a car by the chassis, as opposed to by the wheels, A-arms or axles
> places the suspension under a constant load for the entire length of the
> trip and can overheat the fluid in the shocks.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 2:03 AM, F Ronald Rader
<f.ronald.rader at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Michael:
>> my XK 150 is on a truck as we speak. i just E mailed the driver and
>> asked what they prefer to use to hold the car down:
>> tow hooks or wheel straps.
>> the answer from a professional shipper: tow hooks.
>> ron rader
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM, Michael Oritt <michael.oritt at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> The most important thing
>>> is that you tie the car down by the axles (or wheels) and not by tow eyes
>> or
>>> hooks that are a part of the chassis or the frame--
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