[Shop-talk] which tie down best for car hauler

[Steven Trovato]

I tow my 1955 MG Magnette using axle straps and ratcheting tiedown 
straps.  By using the rear axle and the lower control arms, the body 
is free to move up and down on the car's suspension.  I think that's 
better.  If the car is tied down from the frame, then a big bump 
might still compress the suspension, but then it's going to come back 
up and slam against the straps.  Doesn't sound like a great idea to 
me.  As for installing them, yes it is a pain.  I have to be careful 
to avoid brake lines and parking brake cables on the rear axle.  In 
your case, it might be less difficult if the truck is relatively high 
off the ground.  I have considered the wheel basket straps and I 
might still go that way some day.  It will require some additional 
anchor points, though.  I am looking forward to hearing other peoples 
suggestions.

-Steve Trovato
strovato at optonline.net

At 06:57 PM 7/14/2012, John Niolon wrote:
>finally got my car hauler... 18' Anderson with two axle brakes, rear slide in
>ramps, removable fender, 2' dovetail...
>
>want to start accumulating what I need to haul my '53 f-100 truck.   Truck is
>16' long nose to tail and will weigh in around 3800-4000.
>
>the trailer has 4 tie downs welded in , one at each corner and side board
>anchors along each side, no rub rail.  wondering the best type of tie down to
>use with the truck...  I like ther wheel basket straps on each wheel.. seems
>it would secure it well but not pull down the suspension... which may or may
>not affect towing ???
>
>axle straps and ratchet binders hold well but are a pain to install, right ??
>
>how about e-track ???
>
>suggestions please from you car/truck towing gurus
>
>thanks
>John
>
>you guys always have the best info !
>
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>I'm sarcastic... what's your superpower ?
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