Tieing a 33 to a trailer.

[FERG4766]

I know most of you drive your 33 every where, however, when you have to trailer it, what straps do you use? Its a long reach to the rear end and the nose piece might get damaged if you tie to the center. Any ideas.

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[JVolok]

I have an 18' open tilt trailer I transport my car to long distance shows. I use MAC ratchet tie down straps. I tie the rear down with Axle straps and the front down with Padded straps routed through the wheel spokes. Depending on the length of your trailer, MAC will custom manufacture the length of the strap you need.

[FERG4766]

Has anyone tried the tire basket type tie-downs?

[1fastsedan]

We've had my 33 on the trailer 4 or 5 times. We use 2" ratchet straps on all 4 corners. We loop over the rear axle in the rear. In the front, we go through the upper control arm, around the main chassis tubing and then out and over the control arm.

[Buck70]

Originally Posted by FERG4766

I know most of you drive your 33 every where, however, when you have to trailer it, what straps do you use? Its a long reach to the rear end and the nose piece might get damaged if you tie to the center. Any ideas.
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Back in the 70's when late model dirt cars were running a circuit through the midwest they all loaded them the same way to preserve the suspension.

4 wood blocks about .5" taller than the frame to ground clearance at the furthest points out that were easy to get to under the frame. Jack the car up slightly, slip the block under then pull it down tight with a strap over the frame.

The car rides very stable and the suspension is all slightly relaxed but the unsprung weight still keeps the tires in contact with the trailer. Once you do it a few times it can be done very quickly and it does the least damage to the car in transit, saving wear on all the moving suspension parts and back then it reduced the flat spotting on the tires as well.
DB