For those that trailer their stang!

[SCREMNGT]

Ok some of you may have seen my other posts about trailering the stang, Some of you may have heard about accidents with stangs on trailers

So to try and avoid as much as I can I seek this groups help. I bought the trailer, the car can drive onto it and it sits pretty good on it, Wow three hurdles done.

Now comes the point of tying it down front and rear, (I hear that is real important)
Anyways, I think I may use two axle straps in the rear but the front has me stumped, This is a stock 04 vert with a chin spoiler, From what I can figure I need to go low on the car to make sure the straps don't rub on the spolier.
Any thoughts on points to attach to? I have a wood deck trailer (yes it has to work for a living not just haul the car).
Thoughts, obeservations, first hand knowledge, whatever on securing the car.

Thanks Gang,
Bill

 

[BMad]

I hook the straps to the front lower control arms, but I'm not sure if that's possible on your year car. Also, There are usually holes in the underside of the chassis whose sole purpose is to provide a place to hook chains for transporting on a train or truck for shipping after manufacture. Theese can also be used. Just be careful with the holes, because they can become distorted over time. If you go with a axle strap for the rear end be sure not to crush the rear brake lines. Speaking from experence on that one, it's easy to do when your'e tired from a weekend of racing and loading up in the dark. While we are talking about brakes, make sure your trailer has some sort of breaking system. After hauling firewood and small tractors with my utility trailer, I was in for a big suprise when I hit the brakes for the first time with the car on it. As you may know, utility trailers are generally higher and are built stronger and heavier than dedicated car hulers (mine weighs 2500lbs) and that is brutal on the breaks.

 

[SCREMNGT]

Thanks for the info, Yeah I have brakes on both axles so that should be good, I found the holes in the frame but the angle to the anchor point is steep and hits the spoiler, I was thinking of attaching to the lower control arm, Guess I'd need a long hook or something, not sue if i can get an axle strap around it. I know there is a way just not sure what it is yet.
Tks

 

[BMad]

Another thing to keep in mind (sorry if I seem long winded) is if you anchor your car down by the rear axle and control arms, your car will bounce with every bump, making your shocks work hard. If you are traveling for a long distance your shocks may be hot when you arrive at the track, reducing their effectiveness. Just something to think about.

 

[BionicBooger]

On my car I run two axle straps to my front K member, in the rear i attach the straps to the holes to access the rear lower control arm bolts in the frame. Just remember to NEVER cross your straps! People will tell you it is the right way to do it but if you hit a good bump it will cause the car to jump sideways on the trailer. One of the biggest causes of trailer accidents is a sudden weight shift.

 

[wildponies]

One of the biggest causes of trailer accidents is a sudden weight shift.
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Thats 100% correct...I trailer big equipment every day and I take my time and make sure its all tight...Also remember if your drivimg the trailer then you should strap it down or go over it if someone did it for you...No matter who that person is to you that person is human and we all make mistakes