CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.
Tie Down Thoughts
- Thread starter Smitty
- Start date
[ QUOTE ]
After reading Billa's towing tech article on pbb yesterday I think I'm going to use chains and ratchet binders...
[/ QUOTE ]
Chains and ratchet binders is the best of both worlds.
Binders don't have the flexibility too tight or too loose, the ratchet straps are prone to be frayed and cut.
/forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
I got one ratchet I think it should be enough if I load the rear with just a chain and then pull the truck forward and ratchet it down.
/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
After reading Billa's towing tech article on pbb yesterday I think I'm going to use chains and ratchet binders...
[/ QUOTE ]
Chains and ratchet binders is the best of both worlds.
Binders don't have the flexibility too tight or too loose, the ratchet straps are prone to be frayed and cut.
/forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
I got one ratchet I think it should be enough if I load the rear with just a chain and then pull the truck forward and ratchet it down.
/forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Corey 78K5
1 ton status
Well seeing how I do this for a living I'll throw in My $0.02 /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
The best way to secure a strait axel fullsize 4x4 is to use chains on the rear axel just inside the spring mounting plates (chains with J-hooks work the best) and attach the chains to the outer corners of the trailer. On the front you want to attach to the frame not the axel. For short trips ratchet straps work fine even on a 1 ton, for long trips you should use binders. The frame will have transport slots in it where either a mini J-hook or a T-hook can be placed, then You simply run your straps or chains to the outer front corners of the trailer.
By doing this set up You compress the front springs and stretch the rear springs basicly if the rear springs tried to compress then the front springs would have to unload or vice versa so now the front and rear springs counteract each other. Also by attaching to the frame in the front you keep the heaviest part of the truck (engine) from bouncing around.
Oh and so everyone knows if you have a winch on your trailer the winch line is not a legal (or safe) for securing the vehicle. Like I said I do this everyday for a living so I kinda know what Im talking about.
The best way to secure a strait axel fullsize 4x4 is to use chains on the rear axel just inside the spring mounting plates (chains with J-hooks work the best) and attach the chains to the outer corners of the trailer. On the front you want to attach to the frame not the axel. For short trips ratchet straps work fine even on a 1 ton, for long trips you should use binders. The frame will have transport slots in it where either a mini J-hook or a T-hook can be placed, then You simply run your straps or chains to the outer front corners of the trailer.
By doing this set up You compress the front springs and stretch the rear springs basicly if the rear springs tried to compress then the front springs would have to unload or vice versa so now the front and rear springs counteract each other. Also by attaching to the frame in the front you keep the heaviest part of the truck (engine) from bouncing around.
Oh and so everyone knows if you have a winch on your trailer the winch line is not a legal (or safe) for securing the vehicle. Like I said I do this everyday for a living so I kinda know what Im talking about.
That is exactly how I have always tied my truck down for short and long distances and have never had it move or come loose. The truck and trailer handle well and hardly notice any movement. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
I will, however, take Mr. President's (miniwally) /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif advice to weld tie down loops the axle to prevent wear on the axle tube. /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif
I will, however, take Mr. President's (miniwally) /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif advice to weld tie down loops the axle to prevent wear on the axle tube. /forums/images/graemlins/weld.gif
Smitty
1/2 ton status
Made it to Florida without any problems with the trailer or truck. Ended up keeping the straps and binders as I had them. We kept it below 70 and the setup worked great. We had rain all the way so overheating wasn't a problem and the trans temps never went above normal. Only problem I had was looking in the rearview mirror and seeing this big red truck right on my bumper... Thanks to everyone for all the info before the trip. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
