Towing your 86

[ka-t_240]

Hey everyone, was wanting to see how everyone mounts/secures their cars on their trailers as I will start towing my car to events this season.

The trailer I will be using has Front and Rear D links as well as the stake pockets on the sides.

My plan was either all 4 wheels, or front tow hooks and rear wheels.

[Ultramaroon]

Only 4 wheels on a trailer. Never tow with the back wheels rolling. No oil circulating in the trans without the engine running.

[xwd]

He's talking about where to tie down the car on a flatbed trailer, not using a dolly.

I'm more of a fan of doing the wheels, but using the tow hooks in front would work too. Here is a previous thread with plenty of details:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61567

[redlined600]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Only 4 wheels on a trailer. Never tow with the back wheels rolling. No oil circulating in the trans without the engine running.

I think he was stating where he was intending to tie the vehicle down.

Originally Posted by philooo

I have using the front 'transport' hook that are available under the front of the car.
Then for the rear I do pass a strap inside the rims.

I think this is how I have done mine as well. I really don't like going through the wheels though. Hooks(eyelets) on the rear subframe would be awesome.

Edit*
Here is what the manual recommends

[philooo]

I have using the front 'transport' hook that are available under the front of the car.
Then for the rear I do pass a strap inside the rims.

I am looking into adding some loops in the back to avoid using the rims. But so far I did not have any problem with a strap going into the rim.

I am using some Macs tie down.
Check them out here: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MTD-121007

the cool part about these is that the hook is attached to the tensioning part, making it easier to use for car trailer as the tension mechanism, is not under the car but on the outer, which make it much easier to use.

Only drawback with these nic mac tie down, the hook are a little too big to fit nicely in the front 'transport' loop in front of the car. so I had to use another set of strap/hook for the fronts. but the mechanism is really nice and strong.

crap strap form amazon died in about 3 months of use.

[philooo]

subscribed to see how others guys are strapping their car.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by redlined600

I think he was stating where he was intending to tie the vehicle down.

*facepalm* I'll just take a seat over there --->

[ka-t_240]

My other thought was to purchase axle straps to use on the rear of the car. However, not sure on that idea with these cars. I won't be making any official choices until the trailer is purchased, and I can work to find the right place on the trailer, and then see what will work best.


Anyone have pics??

[ka-t_240]

I was also thinking of having custom straps made for the front that are just straps with ends to eliminate having to haul 4 long ratchet sets around.

[IPGJames]

I use the front transport hooks...very easy to use

and on the rear I added these from Rennline -- http://www.rennline.com/Rennline-Tie...oductinfo/E04/

i did the 90 degree version for my car but depending on how your exhaust is setup there are other options too....you can install them pretty much wherever you have a usable bolt..i put mine on the location of where the rear LCA meets the rear subframe...they have worked great...and makes strapping the car quite easy.

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by IPGJames

I use the front transport hooks...very easy to use

and on the rear I added these from Rennline -- http://www.rennline.com/Rennline-Tie...oductinfo/E04/

i did the 90 degree version for my car but depending on how your exhaust is setup there are other options too....you can install them pretty much wherever you have a usable bolt..i put mine on the location of where the rear LCA meets the rear subframe...they have worked great...and makes strapping the car quite easy.

Those look interesting, I'll have to take a close look! I'll have the diff out in a couple weeks to swap out the Final Drive.

[JimR]

Is there a pair of stout chassis bolts in the rear of the car that wouldn't potentially change the rear alignment if loosened to install add-on hooks?

[IPGJames]

Originally Posted by JimR

Is there a pair of stout chassis bolts in the rear of the car that wouldn't potentially change the rear alignment if loosened to install add-on hooks?

I have those Rennline hooks on the bolt that attaches the REAR LCA to the subframe....I have that bolt paint marked and the car has seen probably 1000 miles of trailer time since the install and the bolt hasn't moved at all.

the car is in the trailer and put away now but will get some pictures of exactly how it is setup when i can.

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by JimR

Is there a pair of stout chassis bolts in the rear of the car that wouldn't potentially change the rear alignment if loosened to install add-on hooks?

The rear does not use an adjustable camber system from the factory, I would think you would be fine putting them as discribed by IPGJames with out impact the the alightment.