I use "tire bonnets" on the front wheels. They are similar to what is used to
secure the wneels on a tow car to those U-Haul tow
dollies. They fit over the tires and are secured using a ratcheting take up
lever.
For the rear, I use a cargo strap that attaches to the shock attaching bolt
that goes between the uprights of the vertical links. I
attach both ends and route the strap down to rollers on the trailer below the
vertical links and then across to the other side. THere
is also a take-up ratchet to secure it.
THis method locks the car firmly to the trailer but allows the car's springs to
be free to dampen the bumps that the trailer won't.
Regards,
Joe
Ree Gurley wrote:
>
> I'm awaiting completion of my "Spit-Trailer" - basically a 6&1/2' x 14'
> 3500# landscape/utility single-axle unit - slightly modified with electric
> brakes, H-D tiedowns, beefed-up ramp/gate & angle-iron "chocks" - to be
> towed with a 4wd 4.3L Sonoma.
> Any comments from you experienced Spit-towers on the various tie-down
> methods to secure the Spit onto the trailer? ISTR that Joe Curry mentioned
> using the strap/ratchet deals that go over the wheels. Some of the
> race-guys up here use straps from the suspension criss-crossed to the
> tie-downs (on the opposite side). Bill Miller - planning to tow the Suchak
> Spit from FL to IN - must have a good set-up in mind.
> FWIW, I'm talking about long-range towing on the interstates. All
> comments & observations on tie-down methods, from you folks with more
> experience & knowledge than I, will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers, Ree Gurley in Mexico, NY - (sans) 78 Spit FM73070U O
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