Trucks, Trailers, Towing and Misc Accessories

[SmallHurst]

Here is the t-hook I was talking about... Northern Tool Sorry I stated Northern Hyrdaulic-- it is Northern Tool. They are designed to lock into that hole and not let go!! I have e-track in the floor and I have to cross my straps. If I had the in the floor tie downs, I would go ahead and run them straight. I work at the Ford KC Assembly plant as a supplier and every transporter that I see is using chain, t-hooks and pulling straight down loading the suspension.

The only problem that I had when I tried the straight line pull was 1) the e-track attachments wanting to put a wrong pull on the e-track (it was off center and wanted to pull one corner up) and 2) making certain that I had enough strap laid out. That was easy to change with the e-track, but it would be a pain with the set in tie downs.

One thing with the axle strap around the lower control arm, get the axle strap that has a sleeve around it or wrap a towel, vibrating nylon does wonders to well detailed paint!!!

[Smokey]

I did the straps, the t hooks and also did the straps over the tires. The straps over the tire don't do any paint scuffing.



As for what works best for you depends on where and how your points are in the floor of the trailer.

[CamarosRus]

Freshening up this thread..........

Please post more great comments on what changes or additions youve made to your trucks and trailers.

What new items, both functional or cosmetic you've added.

What brand name or model# LOCK do you use on your 2 5/16"
Hitch at the ball location AND on the little lever handle ??

[Smokey]

How big of a winch do you guys use to put the car inside the trailer with? How about a China winch over a Warn or another name brand one.


Reason why I ask some guy here in Minneapolis is selling china 8000lb winches for $200 new in the box. The Warn one that is like it is $600-900 depending where you get it. The only bad thing is the 12 foot lead on the controls.

[Smokey]

As for a lock, I use a Chevy truck in front of it. I bought a $30 lock, but from what a friend of mine at a boat marina told me is that if someone wants it, they will cut it off and still take it. So an ins. policy is the best lock on it. They get a few stolen a year...with and without boats on them.

[chads454Ls6]

Smokey,you can order a cordless remote for the winch. they are around $135.00 and any northern tool and equipment can get them.

Chad

[Smokey]

Did you put the winch on the side of the trailer or in front? On a friends old Doc Holiday trailer, Doc mounted a 4,000 pound winch that is about 20 years old on his.Its on the side next to the walk in door and they used a pully to to get a straight pull.