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North Coast Jim
post Apr 10 2018, 03:21 PM
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Just bought this new aluminum trailer to haul my toys around. The setup for this trailer is 4 D ring points set 16' apart in the length and 4'8' in the width. How to strap down a 914 for safe hauling. Thanks all.

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tygaboy
post Apr 10 2018, 03:32 PM
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MACS makes a really nice set of straps. They can be had with shorty straps that can be threaded through wheels, around trailing arms, etc.

Available from lots of places.

http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/
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post Apr 10 2018, 06:27 PM
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If the straps are long, I like to cross at least one set. If they are really short, crossing isn’t important. You can use wheel straps with the tie downs or a suspension point like the A arms or rear shocks. Where you tie it down may depend on valences, spoilers or exhaust. I probably towed 50 different Porsche’s in the last two years and never had an issue. Just have to find a secure point and use common sense.
It’s always good to drive a couple miles and make a hard stop and then recheck the straps.
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post Apr 10 2018, 09:58 PM
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The tie-down loops that go on the rear shock bolts are very handy. I got my straps at Pegasus as I recall, but any of the good-quality webbed ratchet straps will do the trick. There was at least one really detailed towing thread here not that long ago, as I recall.
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post Apr 11 2018, 01:55 PM
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I've used this retailer and am pleased with the price/quality.
https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tie_Down_Straps.aspx
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post Apr 11 2018, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Apr 10 2018, 08:58 PM) *

The tie-down loops that go on the rear shock bolts are very handy. I got my straps at Pegasus as I recall, but any of the good-quality webbed ratchet straps will do the trick. There was at least one really detailed towing thread here not that long ago, as I recall.


Yes I use these. It's been a long time but I think that I got them from Paragon. They MIGHT be 944 style with hole enlarged to fit 914 shock bolt.
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post Apr 11 2018, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(North Coast Jim @ Apr 10 2018, 05:21 PM) *

Just bought this new aluminum trailer to haul my toys around. The setup for this trailer is 4 D ring points set 16' apart in the length and 4'8' in the width. How to strap down a 914 for safe hauling. Thanks all.

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Thanks all I ordered from MACs. Will be wrapping the rear suspension.
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post Apr 11 2018, 06:26 PM
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Home Depot has big long straps that work. Cut down the fronts if you use the a arms. Carry a 5th just in case.
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Nice trailer BTW!
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post Apr 11 2018, 08:49 PM
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I have been towing 914s (and other Porsche cars) for well over 20 yrs. I always hook on the A-arm up front and then through the rear tires in back. If you are worried about marking up your rear rims then side a hand towel under the strap, it won't come out once the strap is tighten down.

I also have a small strap the goes around the trailing arm then hook a steel chain on it and hook up to a rear D -ring as a safetything "just in case I hit the brakes hard and the car moves forward (that has NEVER happen , but you never know).

Nice trailer btw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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post Apr 12 2018, 07:35 AM
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I go through the wheels front and back. But I have big open wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 12 2018, 07:42 AM
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QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Apr 11 2018, 07:49 PM) *

I have been towing 914s (and other Porsche cars) for well over 20 yrs. I always hook on the A-arm up front and then through the rear tires in back. If you are worried about marking up your rear rims then side a hand towel under the strap, it won't come out once the strap is tighten down.

I also have a small strap the goes around the trailing arm then hook a steel chain on it and hook up to a rear D -ring as a safetything "just in case I hit the brakes hard and the car moves forward (that has NEVER happen , but you never know).

Nice trailer btw. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Thank you Garold...I will do the same.

Here's my Route 66 trailer that I need to finish by next week. Kinda hard with work and a few side projects.





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post Apr 12 2018, 07:05 PM
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Good call re always carrying extra straps. The straps are extremely strong and durable but the ratchets can jam or break.
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