[Land-speed] Trailer tie-down

[Tom Bryant]

I have always tied the tires down front & rear. I have never had a bearing
problem or shock trouble either that I know of. It seems to me that when the
chassis is pulled down, suspension does move much, but the shock throughout
the car is getting brutal. Kinda of reminds me of cars on the salt with, or
with out, suspension. I prefer springs.

Tom

-------Original Message-------

From: Dick J
Date: 10/7/2009 4:57:01 PM
To: lsr list autox
Subject: [Land-speed] Trailer tie-down

I know this subject has been discussed in various places before, but I've
never seen enough opinions one way or the other to make a decision.

After the race car is loaded on (in) the trailer, is it best to tie it down
from the tires or wheels and axle, leaving the car suspension free to work;
or
is it better to winch it down from the frame?  I've even heard of putting
jack
stands or big blocks of wood under the frame rails to keep the car
suspension
from working while the car is on the trailer.

I've been watching the professional car carrier trucks and I see both
systems
in use, although I think the majority of them have the car suspension
winched
down really tight, not allowing the car suspension any travel.

DickJ
In East Texas

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