How to tie down GT500 on a trailer using four ring tiedown???

[Ford Fest]

I'm looking for advise on how to tie down a GT500 on to a trailer using four ring tiedown. In the perfect world I would use e-track, but its not an option at this time.

[sportscars]

Depends on the hooks on your straps. I hook into the front slots/holes in the underside of the K-frame in the front and I use axle straps in the back. I also always cross the straps - i.e. run the strap from the right front hook to the left front of the K-member.

[VorpalBunny]

Depends on the hooks on your straps. I hook into the front slots/holes in the underside of the K-frame in the front and I use axle straps in the back. I also always cross the straps - i.e. run the strap from the right front hook to the left front of the K-member.

 

 

+1 this works just fine for me as well.

 

 

David

[JeffJ]

This is also what I do. On the front hook one end of the strap to the slot for the factory tie downs. You can reach these on the frame rail between the front of the tire and the fender so that you do not have to crawl under the car. Cross over and attach to the ring on the other side of the trailer. Hopefully the ring is about 1-2 feet in front of the car. This usually is the perfect distance to where the strap just touches or is below your splitter. This also gives you room to use the ratchet from the front ring of the trailer. On the back, I usually use one large strap. I toss it over the axle on the left side of the pumpkin. I hook one end of the strap to the left hook on the trailer and the other on the right and ratchet it down. Axle straps on each side also works very well with shorter straps. Unfortunately, going under the car is about the only way to do the rear. Make sure and thread the strap correclty as not to push or pull preasure against sway bars, etc. What I like about this method of holding down the body in the front and the suspension in the rear, is that it allows your car to take some bounce over bumps without loosening the straps but not a bunch of bouncing if you only strapped from the suspension. If you tie down the body both front and rear, too much bouncing will loosen your straps unless you fully suck it down like you see cars tied down on car carriers.

[David Hawkins]

Depends on the hooks on your straps. I hook into the front slots/holes in the underside of the K-frame in the front and I use axle straps in the back. I also always cross the straps - i.e. run the strap from the right front hook to the left front of the K-member.

 

 

I have noticed more and more people Crossing the Straps now.......... why is that?

[JeffJ]

I have noticed more and more people Crossing the Straps now.......... why is that?

 

 

It's what I was taught when I was a wee young lad. But yes, much physics involved. But think of it this way, find a bar you can grab onto in front of you. Grab it with your arms straight out. Try to move left and right while still holding the bar. No problem. Cross your arms and grab the same bar. Now try to move left or right while you are gripping the bar. This is the same physics of trying to hold something down.

[David Hawkins]

It's what I was taught when I was a wee young lad. But yes, much physics involved. But think of it this way, find a bar you can grab onto in front of you. Grab it with your arms straight out. Try to move left and right while still holding the bar. No problem. Cross your arms and grab the same bar. Now try to move left or right while you are gripping the bar. This is the same physics of trying to hold something down.

 

 

OK, I understand now, Thanks.