by dcarusillo on Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:26 pm
Hey Jerry,
I've done it both ways ( ok that could be mis-construed). Actually there is a third tie down option that I have also used and many think is the best. That is an over the wheel web that attaches to a jump ring immediately on one tread side and then cinches down on the other side with a clamp. Do that on all four wheels and you are golden. Hauling like the big boys. That unfortunately is not a real option for most trailers, but may be for you.
Cinching down thru the wheels is ok as long as the forces are linear on the wheel. A lot of people do this without any problems.
I think the most common method are tie down eyelets installed low on the suspension, not the chassis. Usually on the control arm/trailing arm where the strut/coil over attaches. This way is easy, doesn't scuff up the wheel, if you have nice rims, and still allows the suspension to travel. That's basically what I do.
Hope that helps.
Dan
Dan Carusillo
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