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Re: Crossing Tie-down straps

To: Mark Sirota <msirota@isc.upenn.edu>
Subject: Re: Crossing Tie-down straps
From: Gail/Sid deLeon <deleon@sstar.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 15:19:36 -0500

Mark Sirota wrote:

> jac73@daimlerchrysler.com wrote:
> > Another way that doesn't require twice the number of straps would
> > be to cross the straps so the diagonal pull gives you both
> > fore-aft and side-side components.
>
> However, crossing the straps makes it easier for the car to roll
> over relative to the trailer.
>
> Choose your poison...
>
> Mark

Anyone want to open the subject of: should you strap the car body and
compress the suspension(not working) or the lower suspension points,
tires/wleel/axel and let the cars susp. work?
Sid


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