SSR Tie Down for Transporting

[Dick]

I've read the thread about damage to SSR frames due to improper tie downs and thought I might offer some help on this matter.

When I had my SSR transported they tied down the rear axle and front A-Frames rather than the main frame of the car. This worked great and seems to be the way the factory does it judging by the markes on the rear axle tubes. (I guess it makes sense to allow the car to "float" on its own suspension.)

Anyway here are some photos that might be helpful. Hope so---











Dick

[hdflstf]

That's one way to do it.. One thing to be careful of is the interaction of the SSR and whatever it's attached to getting into a harmonic vibration induced by bumps on the road, wind, etc. You could (not saying you will) get the SSR bouncing like crazy. When I talked to the movers moving my cars, they have always used a frame point to be able to compress the suspension to help eliminate and bouncing so it doesn't get out of control.

Just food for thought.

[freezer]

If you look at truck transporters you will see that the bodies are tight and do not move around. The frame or underbody structure is pulled down tight. On rail cars they restrain the wheels with straps.

[Dick]

Freezer;

Thanks for your clarification. Maybe the marks I noticed on the axle tubes are from fixturing during assembly. These marks were on the 2003 that I owned as well.

Allthough the method I used worked just fine for me, I guess we should conclude then that the best way to secure the car is by tying down the frame. Perhaps a big factor is the avaliable clearance around the car.

I love this forum - so much neat information.

Dick