Trailering Jeep...Strap to tie rod?

[Redbaron73]

I am going to be trailering my jeep, and I am trying to find the best strap locations.

I am using 2inch wide straps that can go thru the wheel, around the axles or other locations. Long term, I will have macs custom weld hooks installed on the axle tube, buy they won't be here in time for this trip.

The front axle has limited space for straps, but the tie rod is easily accessed. Is this a safe place to strap?

Going thru the wheels would require me to remove the rash ring so that I don't rub the strap.

Interested in what mount locations others have used for unsprung trailer attachment.

I am not interested in using the factory hooks, bumper, or any of the frame points.

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[Headbarcode]

Do not use the tie rod to strap the Jeep, or anything for that matter, to the trailer. Go around the axle tube.

 

[Jhawth]

I've never trailered a jeep but the tie rod doesn't sound like a good idea imo. I very well could be wrong though. Can you wrap the straps around the axle tubes?

 

[Redbaron73]

There is no room to go around the front axle tube with 2 straps. No clearance between pumpkin and springs on driver side, and the FAD prevents passenger side.

 

[Redbaron73]

Unless I am overthinking the strap...I was trying to get the 2in wide strap to lay flat around the axle without getting pinched or bunched up.

 

[ConqSoft]

Maybe something like this?

10,000 lb Tire Bonnet Tie Down Strap with Ratchet https://www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-10-000-lb-Tire-Bonnet-Tie-Down-Strap-with-Ratchet/5001080175

 

[Redbaron73]

Maybe something like this?

10,000 lb Tire Bonnet Tie Down Strap with Ratchet https://www.lowes.com/pd/SmartStraps-10-000-lb-Tire-Bonnet-Tie-Down-Strap-with-Ratchet/5001080175

Yes, that would be easier than removing the rash ring for loading.

 

[thecritter]

Yes, that would be easier than removing the rash ring for loading.

Those dont fit a 37" probably not a 35 either.

 

[Come2elmo]

Unless I am overthinking the strap...I was trying to get the 2in wide strap to lay flat around the axle without getting pinched or bunched up.

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[Redbaron73]

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Do you think that bunching it up will be OK, and that getting it to lay flat isn't necessary?

 

[Kreepin1]

Rear straps are heavily loaded in a panic stop or crash. Front straps are more lightly loaded under acceleration. You will be fine bunching the straps up as long as they don't run across a sharp edge.

You should also see if it is possible to run a single strap under one side of the axle, over the differential close to the driveshaft, and then under the other side of the axle. I've had success with this method in a pinch but never tried it on a JL.

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

Axle straps (individual) https://www.etrailer.com/Car-Tie-Down-Straps/Erickson/88509.html

Axle strap kit https://www.etrailer.com/Car-Tie-Down-Straps/Bulldog-Winch/BDW20350.html

 

[DaltonGang]

I would go with axle straps, like @TX_Ovrlnd suggested. Safest route, and the most secure.

 

[Gorilla57]

I have looked at this and the only solution I have (front axle is trussed) is to go through the inner C’s, under the axle shaft. Between the RCV bells and the axle housing, there is just enough room for me to slide the axle straps through there. Those inner C’s are stout and mine are trussed with the Artec kit. I’m not worried about it at all.

 

[Zandcwhite]

This is the method I use, around the frame and sucked down tight in the front and around the axle tubes in the rear. Eliminates body roll from the jeep, angles the nose down for at least mildly improved aerodynamics, and it just feels more stable in the corners to me. Longest trip so far was out to CO and back ~2400 miles round trip and she was rock solid.

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