open trailer tie down question
07-06-2013, 12:24 PM
#61
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I use the tie down rings all around. Easy to attach, doesn't interfere with jack and unlike using front jacking point - doesn't depend on tension to stay on.
(just One strap failure will show how important this can be
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(just One strap failure will show how important this can be
)Agree with many, do NOT leave car in gear. Set parking brake since you have one and why not leave the winch attached with a touch of slack. Cheap insurance.
I like the Rennline hooks in the rear, but I need my jacking point up front. I just hook behind the front jacking point (not into the hole). It's hollow and the strap-hook fits nicely. I've towed a variety of P-cars this way with out any issues.....
I like the Rennline hooks in the rear, but I need my jacking point up front. I just hook behind the front jacking point (not into the hole). It's hollow and the strap-hook fits nicely. I've towed a variety of P-cars this way with out any issues.....
07-07-2013, 04:25 PM
#62
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I didn't realize there were different angle plates. Which ones did you end up using? TIA
07-09-2013, 01:00 AM
#63
Three Wheelin'
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for 997 GT3
60 degree rear tow plate/hook is that i recieved. Front tow plate = super easy to install. Unscrew the underbody panel nut, pull down the underbody panel, squeeze in the red tow plate.. tighten the nut like there is no tomorrow. The tow hook will face diagonally to make Criss crossing your ties easier.
Now, the rear one is tricky. I do see the subframe bolt behind the sway bar. I think i have to remove the sway bar to gain access to the bolt. If i unbolt the 2 nuts holding the sway bar, does that loose any tension on the whole sway bar to a point where i cant just rebolt it in? I dont have a lift.. just conventional jack/jackstand.
60 degree rear tow plate/hook is that i recieved. Front tow plate = super easy to install. Unscrew the underbody panel nut, pull down the underbody panel, squeeze in the red tow plate.. tighten the nut like there is no tomorrow. The tow hook will face diagonally to make Criss crossing your ties easier.
Now, the rear one is tricky. I do see the subframe bolt behind the sway bar. I think i have to remove the sway bar to gain access to the bolt. If i unbolt the 2 nuts holding the sway bar, does that loose any tension on the whole sway bar to a point where i cant just rebolt it in? I dont have a lift.. just conventional jack/jackstand.
07-09-2013, 01:27 AM
#64
for 997 GT3
60 degree rear tow plate/hook is that i recieved. Front tow plate = super easy to install. Unscrew the underbody panel nut, pull down the underbody panel, squeeze in the red tow plate.. tighten the nut like there is no tomorrow. The tow hook will face diagonally to make Criss crossing your ties easier.
Now, the rear one is tricky. I do see the subframe bolt behind the sway bar. I think i have to remove the sway bar to gain access to the bolt. If i unbolt the 2 nuts holding the sway bar, does that loose any tension on the whole sway bar to a point where i cant just rebolt it in? I dont have a lift.. just conventional jack/jackstand.
60 degree rear tow plate/hook is that i recieved. Front tow plate = super easy to install. Unscrew the underbody panel nut, pull down the underbody panel, squeeze in the red tow plate.. tighten the nut like there is no tomorrow. The tow hook will face diagonally to make Criss crossing your ties easier.
Now, the rear one is tricky. I do see the subframe bolt behind the sway bar. I think i have to remove the sway bar to gain access to the bolt. If i unbolt the 2 nuts holding the sway bar, does that loose any tension on the whole sway bar to a point where i cant just rebolt it in? I dont have a lift.. just conventional jack/jackstand.
07-10-2013, 06:31 PM
#66
Mine just arrived today and will be installing tomorrow and will post any issues with the sway bar removal. I have a GMG sway bar which shows more of that bolt, but removing the 4 bolts of the sway bar looks straight forward.
07-22-2013, 04:36 PM
#67
Installed these over weekend, super easy job. Taking off sway bar to get at bolts was easy, just remove the 4 bolts, it moves freely, bolt on hooks and put back sway bar. Threw on the trailer and what a difference to use over wheels straps. Highly recommend these.
07-22-2013, 05:24 PM
#68
Rennlist Member
for 997 GT3
Now, the rear one is tricky. I do see the subframe bolt behind the sway bar. I think i have to remove the sway bar to gain access to the bolt. If i unbolt the 2 nuts holding the sway bar, does that loose any tension on the whole sway bar to a point where i cant just rebolt it in? I dont have a lift.. just conventional jack/jackstand.
Now, the rear one is tricky. I do see the subframe bolt behind the sway bar. I think i have to remove the sway bar to gain access to the bolt. If i unbolt the 2 nuts holding the sway bar, does that loose any tension on the whole sway bar to a point where i cant just rebolt it in? I dont have a lift.. just conventional jack/jackstand.
