Another towing question
#1
Another towing question
I rolled the RX8 up on the trailer for the first time tonight. In the back, I can see where it will be pretty straightforward to hook the ratcheting tie downs into the rear subframe (in the oval "eye" in the stamping) and criss cross back to the traier tie downs.
But, I can't figure out where to easily tie down the front end. I'm thinking either using a set of axle straps and going around/through the lower a-arm, which wouldn't be my first choice, as I don't want to pull against the bushings and eccentrics at all. The other choice is use some t-hooks or j-hooks on the factory frame rail spots, but I gave my t-hooks away with the Z06.
So, where exactly do you guys tie down the front end?
Thanks
But, I can't figure out where to easily tie down the front end. I'm thinking either using a set of axle straps and going around/through the lower a-arm, which wouldn't be my first choice, as I don't want to pull against the bushings and eccentrics at all. The other choice is use some t-hooks or j-hooks on the factory frame rail spots, but I gave my t-hooks away with the Z06.
So, where exactly do you guys tie down the front end?
Thanks
#3
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
quit futzing around and order some t-hooks
If I don't have the t-hooks, where would you suggest wrapping an axle strap or hooking the tie down?
Thanks
Last edited by mwood; 03-08-2007 at 09:52 PM.
#5
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
you can always wrap them through the front wheels, but that would be an absolute last resort for me
#6
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assuming they will clear the plastic underbody that would be ok
my trailer is on the way, I'm in the same boat, between getting it and the car configured in time for the SD weekend I'll probably be off the deep end (deeper than usual )
my trailer is on the way, I'm in the same boat, between getting it and the car configured in time for the SD weekend I'll probably be off the deep end (deeper than usual )
Last edited by TeamRX8; 03-09-2007 at 12:12 AM.
#7
Rather than trying to wrap the tie down strap, hook and all, around stuff, a set of these can be a good thing to have. I use them when transporting motorcycles, large items (like the Tiger on it's rotisserie) and other things that might have good points to pull on with limited access.
http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo...xlestraps.html
http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo...xlestraps.html
#8
Originally Posted by fastmike
That's how I do the Solstice. Around the A-arms close the the eccentrics. Works well.
I don't put the hook there. I just wrap the strap all the way around them.
FM
I don't put the hook there. I just wrap the strap all the way around them.
FM
#10
Doesn't the car come with a set of eyebolts that screw into the front of the car specifically for towing? Not sure if that's an option or not...but since no one mentioned it I thought I would.
#11
Originally Posted by I8CookieMonster
Doesn't the car come with a set of eyebolts that screw into the front of the car specifically for towing? Not sure if that's an option or not...but since no one mentioned it I thought I would.
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