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post pics!, 914's on Trailers |
stateofidleness |
Jun 9 2008, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
like the title says (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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HeloMech |
Jun 9 2008, 02:04 PM
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Go Ahead, Get Pistoph! Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Roy, WA Member No.: 4,718 Region Association: Southern California |
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RoadGlue |
Jun 9 2008, 02:06 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
This isn't what you're looking for eh?
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Joe Bob |
Jun 9 2008, 02:14 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
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DanT |
Jun 9 2008, 02:36 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
back when the Puttputt was being built.
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Michael N |
Jun 9 2008, 02:41 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
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DanT |
Jun 9 2008, 02:45 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Michael, did you buy that trailer from Nathan or just borrow it?
that thing has been making the rounds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) nice Bumble Bee, by the way. |
stateofidleness |
Jun 9 2008, 02:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
im tryin to see the best way to strap it down
i have 2 20' ratcheting straps do you like, "wrap" the tire with it, or just go around the trailing arm or somethin? how bout the front? i dont' have tow hooks, and the chalon sits real low.. are the A arms and trailing arms my best option? |
Michael N |
Jun 9 2008, 02:48 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
Michael, did you buy that trailer from Nathan or just borrow it? that thing has been making the rounds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) nice Bumble Bee, by the way. I bought it from Nathan after he sold his racecar. It current has my creamcicle roller on it over in the central valley. Attached thumbnail(s) |
DanT |
Jun 9 2008, 02:54 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
that is a great little trailer for a narrow bodied 914.
it was custom built by an old GGR member years ago...but it works great, doesn't take up a lot of space and pulls very nicely. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 9 2008, 02:56 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well, in the rear you can go through the wheels and same in the front. I can't do it another way because my spoiler is too low to go on the A-arms. In one spoke and out another and then around to the tiedown.
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Michael N |
Jun 9 2008, 02:59 PM
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Certifiable Group: Members Posts: 1,426 Joined: 6-June 04 From: San Jose, Ca Member No.: 2,164 Region Association: Northern California |
I love that trailer. For just that reason, it's light. It doesn't take up a lot of room and is light enough to move around by hand. The electric winch is a bonus. The only thing is that it is so light sometimes I forget the trailer is attached and drive too fast.
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John |
Jun 9 2008, 03:06 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Here is a pic of me and my dad.
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stateofidleness |
Jun 9 2008, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
is it dumb to go through the rim on one side all the way across to the opposite rim and secure on the opposite side from which it started? since i only have 2 straps, im thinking one in front, one in rear.
and im starting to think 20' might be excessive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) but it's the only ratcheting ones they had... i think i may pick up one of those electric winches too |
messix |
Jun 9 2008, 03:27 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
im tryin to see the best way to strap it down i have 2 20' ratcheting straps do you like, "wrap" the tire with it, or just go around the trailing arm or somethin? how bout the front? i dont' have tow hooks, and the chalon sits real low.. are the A arms and trailing arms my best option? what kind of wheels do you have? never trust only one restraint per end. |
messix |
Jun 9 2008, 03:33 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
is it dumb to go through the rim on one side all the way across to the opposite rim and secure on the opposite side from which it started? since i only have 2 straps, im thinking one in front, one in rear. and im starting to think 20' might be excessive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) but it's the only ratcheting ones they had... i think i may pick up one of those electric winches too yah 20 footers are a pain, but just roll up the excess and zip tie it. buying 2 more straps is gonna be wy cheaper than fixing your teener and tow rig if some thing goes wrong. my buddy last fall had his jeep land in the bed of his truck [yes really i'll post the pictuers later] from his trailer and what every one would assume to be good tie down practice. |
John |
Jun 9 2008, 03:35 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I use 4 tie-downs.
I use chains (2) in front (to eyelets bolted into the a-arm mount). I use ratchet straps (2) in the rear to eyelets welded into the rear cross-member where the trans mounts. I used to anchor the car using the trailing arm shock bolts, but found that I would put undue stress on the rear suspension by doing so. I tie the body down instead of the suspension. Good luck. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 9 2008, 03:36 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would use one per wheel.
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messix |
Jun 9 2008, 03:45 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
heres the pictures of said jeep.
this happen on short section of black ice @ 30mph. |
TROJANMAN |
Jun 9 2008, 04:07 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,271 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
One strap through each wheel. Unfortunately I had one strap too tight and the little movement that the car did make, shred the strap halh way through. Now I need a new strap. Next trip will have a pad behind the strap.
I think they were 20 foot strapswhen I bought them, but I cut 'em. (IMG:http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p183/glstrojan/PICT2301.jpg) |
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