Best places to strap down a TJ

[Shelly1367]

We are going on Friday to pick up our new to us, 2006 Wrangler Sport. We are bringing a car trailer since it is about a 3.5 hour drive (we are visiting family there anyway) Where is the best place to anchor down a TJ on a car trailer? To the frame? Tow hooks on the front? Any tips would be appreciated!

 

[Mr. Bills]

Axles, not frame.

Don't cross the straps.

You might find these helpful:

 

[Zorba]

Crossing the straps would be very bad. Imagine all the molecules in your body simultaneously colliding at the speed of lite...

 

[Viking Jeeper]

Definitely axle not frame.

 

[CodaMan]

Always the axles. Never the frame or bumpers, because as the suspension bounces the straps will loosen. And remember the 60/40 rule when loading on to a trailer.

 

[Mumblewood]

Another vote for axles

 

[andy29847]

I always used the tires. I used pro-quality nylon straps. I always crossed the straps in the back. Crossing straps is one of those subjects like" what oil should I use." There are some strong opinions. The main thing is to use good straps and suitable attachment points. Important too is to locate the Jeep on the trailer so that you have the right amount of tongue weight. Congrats on the new Jeep!

 

[Shelly1367]

Always the axles. Never the frame or bumpers, because as the suspension bounces the straps will loosen. And remember the 60/40 rule when loading on to a trailer.

Sorry i'm new to this...what is the 60/40 rule?

 

[Shelly1367]

forgot to mention we will be towing the trailer (that has ramps) with a 1 ton Dodge Cummins (if that makes any difference)

 

[CodaMan]

Sorry i'm new to this...what is the 60/40 rule?

When loading a vehicle on a car hauler, 60% of the vehicle should be in front of the trailer's axle and 40% behind it.

 

[mushdogs]

Crossing the straps would be very bad. Imagine all the molecules in your body simultaneously colliding at the speed of lite...

+1 for the Ghostbuster’s reference.