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Originally Posted by Varmit
I've bought a trailer to tow the SPF, and I'm getting conflicting info on strapping the Cobra to the trailer.
I have had some to say it is o.k. to use the lower control arms, and others say no. I would like to use the straps that go through the rims, but fear it will damage the rim finish.
For info it is an open trailer, with tie downs.
Appreciate any advice I can get with those who tow their Cobras.
Thanks in advance
Benny
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Originally posted this back in September 15th 2005, and again in January of 2007, and again in April of 07, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 (perhaps NOW it should be included in the FAQ section
I tie my Cobras (along with every other car I tow) down as follows (all using 10,000lb rated tie downs, ratchets, and axle straps as you can never be too careful/cautious):
Front: Short padded axle strap around the outside of the lower control arm closest to the wheel assembly. Front left to Front left tie down loop, front right to front right tie down loop.
Rear: Short padded axle strap around axle tube as close to the center section as possible. Crossed in the rear to prevent movement of the car once strapped down. Left rear to right rear tie down loop, right rear to left rear tie down loop.
On IRS cars I use the same pattern on the front, but use a long padded axle strap around and through the rear wheel, also in a cross pattern as stated above.
Also, Once loosely tied down, I take the car out of gear and take the handbrake off. Once tied down tightly, I reset the emergency brake just to be on the safe side, but still leave the car out of gear as the rocking motion/movement of the car on the trailer will cause unnecessary wear of the internal gear set of the transmission over time.
Since originally posting the above in 2005, a lot of the commercial auto haulers have switched to "E" tracks such as these below.
E track system
And
this one
If you order from this company you need to specify whether you have the "E" track or the "I" track setup so that the clips are oriented properly.
Bill S.