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Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
I think tying to the frame or bumpers is best. If you only tie to the axles
or wheels, you get body roll which can pitch the trailer. I recommend two tie downs per end (front and rear)... if one fails (or gets loose) the other is there for safety. -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... > I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a > trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm asking > the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping > down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow > straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in > the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock sway > bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap? > > Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I did > find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any > ideas will be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Andy > 2001 TJ > Modified > > > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
I think tying to the frame or bumpers is best. If you only tie to the axles
or wheels, you get body roll which can pitch the trailer. I recommend two tie downs per end (front and rear)... if one fails (or gets loose) the other is there for safety. -- JimG 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... > I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a > trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm asking > the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping > down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow > straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in > the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock sway > bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap? > > Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I did > find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any > ideas will be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Andy > 2001 TJ > Modified > > > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
Why even strap that thing down. I would be hoping it would fall off the
trailer and save me a trip to the junk yard:) James that is pretty much what I did but I bought two axle straps, one for the front and one for the rear. Hope to see you on the trail soon. Jim F. -- "I refuse to belong to any group that would have me as a member" Groucho Marx Member of the original dirty half dozen. http://www.users.qwest.net/~jkflorence/ "RocknTJ" <jetowle@cox.net> wrote in message news:Odgbd.73140$a85.26711@fed1read04... > > This is what I am doing > http://members.cox.net/rockntj/CJ/MVC-779F.JPG > > 2 straps on each axle and one strap on the front and back to load the > springs. > > Flame away, but it seems to work fine. > > --James > > "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... >> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a >> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm >> asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that >> strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, >> yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I >> can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie >> Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to >> the strap? >> >> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I >> did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. >> Any ideas will be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andy >> 2001 TJ >> Modified >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
Why even strap that thing down. I would be hoping it would fall off the
trailer and save me a trip to the junk yard:) James that is pretty much what I did but I bought two axle straps, one for the front and one for the rear. Hope to see you on the trail soon. Jim F. -- "I refuse to belong to any group that would have me as a member" Groucho Marx Member of the original dirty half dozen. http://www.users.qwest.net/~jkflorence/ "RocknTJ" <jetowle@cox.net> wrote in message news:Odgbd.73140$a85.26711@fed1read04... > > This is what I am doing > http://members.cox.net/rockntj/CJ/MVC-779F.JPG > > 2 straps on each axle and one strap on the front and back to load the > springs. > > Flame away, but it seems to work fine. > > --James > > "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... >> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a >> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm >> asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that >> strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, >> yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I >> can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie >> Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to >> the strap? >> >> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I >> did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. >> Any ideas will be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andy >> 2001 TJ >> Modified >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
Why even strap that thing down. I would be hoping it would fall off the
trailer and save me a trip to the junk yard:) James that is pretty much what I did but I bought two axle straps, one for the front and one for the rear. Hope to see you on the trail soon. Jim F. -- "I refuse to belong to any group that would have me as a member" Groucho Marx Member of the original dirty half dozen. http://www.users.qwest.net/~jkflorence/ "RocknTJ" <jetowle@cox.net> wrote in message news:Odgbd.73140$a85.26711@fed1read04... > > This is what I am doing > http://members.cox.net/rockntj/CJ/MVC-779F.JPG > > 2 straps on each axle and one strap on the front and back to load the > springs. > > Flame away, but it seems to work fine. > > --James > > "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... >> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a >> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm >> asking the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that >> strapping down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, >> yellow straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I >> can't in the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie >> Anti-Rock sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to >> the strap? >> >> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I >> did find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. >> Any ideas will be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andy >> 2001 TJ >> Modified >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
I agree with the safety of two different straps. I use an axle strap front
and rear and then also hit the frame to cinch it down. If one comes loose the other will help hold it. Jim F. -- "I refuse to belong to any group that would have me as a member" Groucho Marx Member of the original dirty half dozen. http://www.users.qwest.net/~jkflorence/ "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message news:qDhbd.6945$ws2.6365@news01.roc.ny... >I think tying to the frame or bumpers is best. If you only tie to the >axles > or wheels, you get body roll which can pitch the trailer. I recommend two > tie downs per end (front and rear)... if one fails (or gets loose) the > other > is there for safety. > > -- > JimG > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > > "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... >> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a >> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm >> asking >> the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping >> down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow >> straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in >> the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock > sway >> bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap? >> >> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I >> did >> find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any >> ideas will be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andy >> 2001 TJ >> Modified >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
I agree with the safety of two different straps. I use an axle strap front
and rear and then also hit the frame to cinch it down. If one comes loose the other will help hold it. Jim F. -- "I refuse to belong to any group that would have me as a member" Groucho Marx Member of the original dirty half dozen. http://www.users.qwest.net/~jkflorence/ "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message news:qDhbd.6945$ws2.6365@news01.roc.ny... >I think tying to the frame or bumpers is best. If you only tie to the >axles > or wheels, you get body roll which can pitch the trailer. I recommend two > tie downs per end (front and rear)... if one fails (or gets loose) the > other > is there for safety. > > -- > JimG > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > > "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... >> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a >> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm >> asking >> the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping >> down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow >> straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in >> the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock > sway >> bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap? >> >> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I >> did >> find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any >> ideas will be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andy >> 2001 TJ >> Modified >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
I agree with the safety of two different straps. I use an axle strap front
and rear and then also hit the frame to cinch it down. If one comes loose the other will help hold it. Jim F. -- "I refuse to belong to any group that would have me as a member" Groucho Marx Member of the original dirty half dozen. http://www.users.qwest.net/~jkflorence/ "JimG" <jimg@2muchspam.com> wrote in message news:qDhbd.6945$ws2.6365@news01.roc.ny... >I think tying to the frame or bumpers is best. If you only tie to the >axles > or wheels, you get body roll which can pitch the trailer. I recommend two > tie downs per end (front and rear)... if one fails (or gets loose) the > other > is there for safety. > > -- > JimG > 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI > 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R > 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines > D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA > Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks > Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries > > 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp > 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear > 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys > D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift > > "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... >> I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a >> trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm >> asking >> the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping >> down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow >> straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in >> the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock > sway >> bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap? >> >> Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I >> did >> find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any >> ideas will be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andy >> 2001 TJ >> Modified >> >> >> >> > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
Andy,
I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to "egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X" pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach. "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... > I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a > trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm asking > the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping > down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow > straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in > the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock > sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap? > > Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I did > find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any > ideas will be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Andy > 2001 TJ > Modified > > > > |
Re: BEST WAY TO TIE DOWN TJ ON TRAILER
Andy,
I tried tying down my YJ using 3" yellow ratchet straps with chain & hooks through the frame and to the trailer. It was ok, but the hooks began to "egg-out" the rear holes. I've since switched to using four 3" ratchet straps ties to special axle straps (short, reinforced adapters). I run then ouer and behind the axle u-bolts & springs, pulling forward in an "X" pattern. The suspension will flex a bit, but it's much easier to attach. "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:BRfbd.242179$D%.175954@attbi_s51... > I've decided to stop flat towing my TJ behind my motor home and get a > trailer to take it along. I've seen so many ways of doing this I'm asking > the group the best way. From previous posts I understand that strapping > down the frame is desired. I'd like to use ratchet tie downs, yellow > straps. I also could use T Hooks in the rear frame holes but I can't in > the front frame holes because they are covered with my Currie Anti-Rock > sway bar. Thanks a problem. What is used from the T Hook to the strap? > > Anybody have web sites I can go to in order to purchase all I need? I did > find http://www2.northerntool.com/product/43572/ for the T Hooks. Any > ideas will be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Andy > 2001 TJ > Modified > > > > |
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