Hauling my SPF

[madmaxx]

recovery? is it a jeep? my spf installer told me they are used for tie downs, this was the old dynamic motorsports I believe at one time the largest spf dealer in the country. I am sure they used 7018 weld rod, that is 70,000lb per each square inch of weld. you could drag the car across the country with no wheels and the hook would not break. if you don't trust the hook don't trust the frame as they are made the same

Originally Posted by Mark IV

The "tow rings" are not used for the ocean transport. In fact the SPF chassis have no tires when shipped, they are bolted to steel shipping cradles that allow the chassis to be stacked four to a container.

The "tow rings" are intended for recovery towing and not for tie down. To use them for long periods of time with loads pulling front and rear is asking a lot. It is best to use tire straps, second choice is axle straps to the front and rear control arms with one set of ratchets "crossed" to prevent side walking.

Pictures of shipping here: https://www.facebook.com/TimeMachine...type=1&theater

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[Sailfish]

I recently hauled my SPF from Illinois to Florida. Rented a flat open trailer from U-Haul. I followed their suggestion-----ratchet tie down over the tires. Did all four tires. Easy to do and worked like a charm. The car didn't budge. Just remember-----periodically check to make sure the straps remain tight. As an afterthought, consider covering the car with a tarp/cover during transit. It keeps the bugs off the car, helps protect the finish, and hides what's underneath! Safe travels to you.

[Varmit]

Does the wind cause the cover/tarp to damage the paint?????

[Turbonut48]

YES ! The tarp flapping in the wind will damage the surface its hitting.
Drive uncovered. Store covered.

Maybe build a wind diverter for the front of the trailer .

The Nut

[Mark IV]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

recovery? is it a jeep? my spf installer told me they are used for tie downs, this was the old dynamic motorsports I believe at one time the largest spf dealer in the country. I am sure they used 7018 weld rod, that is 70,000lb per each square inch of weld. you could drag the car across the country with no wheels and the hook would not break. if you don't trust the hook don't trust the frame as they are made the same

The frame is not being pulled in two different directions and more importantly the "tie down" rings are welded to the frame and have a 45 degree angle bend that is often put in a bending situation depending upon the angles of your straps.
The tow rings are required in some countries and therefor are included with the chassis. Short haul across town? Fine, long haul over bad roads, no thank you.

Do what you want, but we prefer the frame or control arms to attach to (yrmv).