will the diff there is the heavy trucks etc dont have much for suspension i
know because i drive one everyday and there is no give so they move
our trucks /cars etc have alot of travel and if tied by the body etc you
cant get a good tight bite on it
but with axels/tire nets etc it wont go nowhere at ll just bob abit
get tickets here in canada if not tied by axel or tire nets
my2cents
mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
To: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>; <ANelson43@aol.com>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Trailering Trucks....
> I'm not an expert, but I illustrated a book on tying down everything from
> ditch diggers to bulldozers for the quasi state agency I worked for, the
> Central AZ Project. EVERYTHING was strapped down to the body to keep those
> thousands of pounds of metal from bouncing around. The reason for the
> booklet was because one of our "Cats" was tied improperly, and was inching
> off it's trailer. A county Dep. Sheriff saw the danger, pulled the rig
> over, and warned the driver. Ever have a LARGE bulldozer fall off a
trailer
> in front of you?! I think that would be quite a thrill!!! Bob K in PHX,
AZ.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
> To: <ANelson43@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 2:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Trailering Trucks....
>
>
> > I don't know what the experts will say, but a bouncing load makes me
> > nervous...
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ANelson43@aol.com>
> > To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 12:27 PM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Trailering Trucks....
> >
> >
> > Could the "experts" comment on the proper way to strap an ole truck down
> on
> > a
> > trailer? I have heard opinions on strapping to the frame to secure the
> > truck
> > down and not let it bounce. I have also heard opinions on strapping to
> the
> > suspension (a-arms/axle) and let it bounce. What is the proper/safe way
> (if
> > there is one)?
> >
> > Thanks.......Andy in Alabama
> >
> > '57 Cameo Modified
> > '56 Del Ray 210 Car Original
> > '48 Merc 4dr in progress
> > '68 C10 Truck Daily Driver
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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