Re: Trucks, Trailers, Towing and Misc Accessories
Sometimes we use the hole in the frame, most times around the LCA mounts. Depends on the car and the angle to the D-rings in the floor.
Axle straps around the rear axle, then ratchet strap from there to the D-ring. Same in the front. Axle strap around the LCA, ratchet strap to the floor. Never had one cut through, or show any signs of doing so.
We wrap all axle straps with microfiber towels to avoid any paint marring. If we hook to the hole in the frame, the hook gets wrapped with one.
Crank all the straps down as tight as you can. Then after you leave the shop/house, fill up, grab a drink or whatever, get a few miles for everthing to shift and settle, crank 'em down again. We usually pull over on the entry ramp, then each time we stop for something. They stay tight, but doesn't hurt to check.
The X tie-down is fine, we usually only do it when we're hauling one that's on a body cart since casters are more likely to move side to side.
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