For those of you that use 4 corner tie downs and not the wheel over baskets, do you cross strap or run them straight out and why?
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I've taught never, never, NEVER, cross tie from corner to corner, always straight.
With cross tie, if one side becomes loose, the other side becomes completely useless also.
Yes,I know you have always cross tied for the past 75 years without a problem,& God loves you.
For the rest of us, be smart. JB
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Originally posted by JB-OB View PostI've taught never, never, NEVER, cross tie from corner to corner, always straight.
With cross tie, if one side becomes loose, the other side becomes completely useless also.
Yes,I know you have always cross tied for the past 75 years without a problem,& God loves you.
For the rest of us, be smart. JB
On the front i lasso around the front axle just inside the spindle on both sides. On the rear i go around the axle tubes just inside the backing plates, and tighten all four corners down evenly.
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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I think you misunderstand I run my heavy straps straight i use light motorcycle tie downs criss crossed at the corners of the car like you do Mitch they are not holding the car only preventing sideways movement. And always allow the suspension to work.
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Ok but i guess i do not see the problem with it As far as straps getting loose that is why you check them after a few miles. Having trucked all my life i have hauled and tied down many things. I am open to any input. I can understand not criss crossing your main hold down straps.
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I understand Mitch and i know what you mean i have seen cars done that way and that is something I do not do, dot has specific regs on tying down freight and equipment but then we see a lot of trailers without functioning break-away or safety chains. I agree with what Jim has to say but I also use the tire baskets you mentioned in your first post i like to have things secured good.
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Yikes!
I used to straight strap. The roads in the northeast are the most horrible on the planet, more like potholes strung together with a few random ribbons of asphalt. Have hauled cars of many marques, not just Model As. I am a nazi about re-tightening the straps periodically. Once on a bad stretch of road the car hopped to the side on the trailer and made it almost impossible to get in the door.
Have cross strapped ever since. If you lose a strap either way, you are screwed. Be sure you choose only high quality straps such as you get from the suppliers to the tow/recover industry. I get mine from AW Direct. Inspect them from time to time for chaffing and splitting. REPLACE when needed
This topic should be part of the whitewalls and oil thread!!!
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big hammer think about how the load can move, back and forth side to side up and down that is what you need to control if you pull down on the suspension you will be loose and tight and will not accomplish nothing.
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I understood what he was saying my response was more something to think about with any car did not mean to imply he was doing any thing wrong but I have seen people haul newer cars and chain from the frame and that really is not a good way to do
things such as you said about seeing cars with the straps criss-crossed.
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Tom i think i remember that it was being pulled by a Landrover.3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
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"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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