straping the jeep to the trailer?????

rogersjeep · Aug 22, 2008

I was just courious could you use the swaybar mounts on the axle to strap the jeep to the trailer? I have the swaybar removed from the jeep and the mounts on the axle look real strong. would this be safe?

ChiXJeff · Aug 22, 2008

I sure wouldn't. My swaybar mounts are nowhere near strong enough.

HaleYes · Aug 22, 2008

rogersjeep · Aug 22, 2008

being on the front it would only be keeping tension on the rear for sudden stop moments. my axle is from an 87 and the tabs are about 3/8 thick.

FordGuy · Aug 22, 2008

You never want to strap to anything that allows the suspension to come into play. Go around you axles! watch out for sharp brackets, it will slice your straps right off!

ChiXJeff · Aug 22, 2008

Mine are thicker and braced. I still wouldn't do it. Strap to the axles, or strap to your recovery points.

Blaine B. · Aug 22, 2008

I've also heard it isn't a bad idea to strap to the body and then pull it down and keep it under tension so the body will not roll around turns and such.

FordGuy · Aug 22, 2008

Blaine B. said:
I've also heard it isn't a bad idea to strap to the body and then pull it down and keep it under tension so the body will not roll around turns and such.

That is a bad idea. When you pull down on the suspension, it bouces as you travel causing the straps to loosen then tighten. A lot of vehicles have fallen off of trailers being tied down that way. It also increases the chance of your straps being cut, and no need to have your suspension pulled down while you drive.

straping the jeep to the trailer?????

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