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> Show me your tie down points!!, how to trailer a 914
crash914
post Jun 26 2005, 07:58 AM
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OK, getting ready for the move...bought a cheap (914 style) home built trailer...

What are folks using for tie-downs on the front? Any pictures?

I was thinking about welding a ring to the lower control arms...thoughts?

for the rear, using the engine bar or the swing arms? Should I weld a ring to the swing arms also??

Pictures would be welcome....thanks!

Start new job in Maryland July 5th!!

I won't have the family at first...so...any get togethers?
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post Jun 26 2005, 08:06 AM
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For many times, I used truckers rachet-style strape to 'em hold down.
Front,through the A-arms,the rear? if still have tranny,I loop it over it,then tie down.
If no tranny,I run the straps through ,around the shock towers.

BUT! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) I'm open for a few suggestions!!

As I lay on my back,trying to reach under my IMSA air dam,to put the strap throu the A-arms, I'm a thinking "There's GOTTA be an easier way!!" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif)
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post Jun 26 2005, 08:08 AM
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post Jun 26 2005, 08:28 AM
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SWEET! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)

What ya do for the front?
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post Jun 26 2005, 08:57 AM
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Front - a-arms, rear - lower shock, ratchet straps. Easy. BTDT many times.
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post Jun 26 2005, 09:13 AM
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I use a long strap with hooks on each end in the rear.
Loop it thru the wheels & feed it thru 2spots in the trailer.

At front, 2 ea chokers with loops on their ends thru the wheels...
the loops attach to the hooks on the rachet straps which is in turn attached to the trailer. Tighten up the rachets against the wheel chocks & also pulls the rear strap tight....it took a bit of screwing around to get all the strap lengths right.
A pic.....not very detailed, I fear.


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post Sep 9 2005, 10:13 PM
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I've just made a batch of tie down eyes for the 914. See this link in the resourses area.

Click here
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post Sep 9 2005, 10:30 PM
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I'm with JP.

through the wheels allows the suspension to travel without the straps chaffing or loosening.

I have 1000's of trouble free towing miles this way.

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post Sep 12 2005, 11:13 AM
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I have those red hooks on the back of my 914 - and these on the front. Requires cutting of the valance for them to fit, though. Bought them from Performance products - same page in their catalogue as the red hooks shown above in the thread. They replace the end "skid" caps for the torsion bars.

Edit: Looks like a member has these ver same hooks for sale on the Resources section.


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post Sep 12 2005, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE (crash914 @ Jun 26 2005, 05:58 AM)
OK, getting ready for the move...bought a cheap (914 style) home built trailer...

Picture ?
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post Sep 12 2005, 11:22 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) I use these on the front wheels(no clearance problems) on a lowered car!


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post Sep 12 2005, 11:23 AM
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post Sep 12 2005, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 09:22 AM)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) I use these on the front wheels(no clearance problems) on a lowered car!

Is that a pasifier?

Don't it need some threads on it? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
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post Sep 12 2005, 11:59 AM
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replaces a lug nut....
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post Sep 12 2005, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE (URY914 @ Sep 12 2005, 09:57 AM)
QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 09:22 AM)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) I use these on the front wheels(no clearance problems) on a lowered car!

Is that a pasifier?

Don't it need some threads on it? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) The threads are on the inside! Nani Kore! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)
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post Sep 12 2005, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 10:01 AM)
QUOTE (URY914 @ Sep 12 2005, 09:57 AM)
QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 09:22 AM)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) I use these on the front wheels(no clearance problems) on a lowered car!

Is that a pasifier?

Don't it need some threads on it? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) The threads are on the inside! Nani Kore! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

Why is the end rounded off like a chrome dildo?
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post Sep 12 2005, 12:05 PM
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QUOTE (URY914 @ Sep 12 2005, 11:04 AM)
QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 10:01 AM)
QUOTE (URY914 @ Sep 12 2005, 09:57 AM)
QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 09:22 AM)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) I use these on the front wheels(no clearance problems) on a lowered car!

Is that a pasifier?

Don't it need some threads on it? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) The threads are on the inside! Nani Kore! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

Why is the end rounded off like a chrome dildo?

BALL SEAT
like a real lugnut....
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post Sep 12 2005, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE (URY914 @ Sep 12 2005, 11:04 AM)
QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 10:01 AM)
QUOTE (URY914 @ Sep 12 2005, 09:57 AM)
QUOTE (xitspd @ Sep 12 2005, 09:22 AM)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) I use these on the front wheels(no clearance problems) on a lowered car!

Is that a pasifier?

Don't it need some threads on it? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) The threads are on the inside! Nani Kore! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)

Why is the end rounded off like a chrome dildo?

BALL SEAT
like a real lugnut....

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Man, I glad you guys can see that because from where I'm at that looks there is no hole in the end of it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

Maybe I need to stay off the puddin' 'tang sites. Everything is starting to look like a sex toy! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)

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