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
>
>
>
>

 

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
>
>
>
>

 

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@***.net> wrote in message
news:Odgbd.73140$a85.26711@fed1read04...
>
> This is what I am doing
> http://members.***.net/rockntj/CJ/MVC-779F.JPG
>
> 2 straps on each axle and one strap on the front and back to load the
> springs.
>
> Flame away, but it seems to work fine.
>
> --James
>
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BRfbd.242179$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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

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@***.net> wrote in message
news:Odgbd.73140$a85.26711@fed1read04...
>
> This is what I am doing
> http://members.***.net/rockntj/CJ/MVC-779F.JPG
>
> 2 straps on each axle and one strap on the front and back to load the
> springs.
>
> Flame away, but it seems to work fine.
>
> --James
>
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BRfbd.242179$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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

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@***.net> wrote in message
news:Odgbd.73140$a85.26711@fed1read04...
>
> This is what I am doing
> http://members.***.net/rockntj/CJ/MVC-779F.JPG
>
> 2 straps on each axle and one strap on the front and back to load the
> springs.
>
> Flame away, but it seems to work fine.
>
> --James
>
> "Andy" <trailrider2008@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BRfbd.242179$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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

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
>
>
>
>

 

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
>
>
>
>