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Offline noslin

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front wheel cradels
« on: June 16, 2017, 05:58:54 PM »
Those of you who tow more then 100 miles to the track, thoughts on front wheel cradles.

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Offline sknopp

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Re: front wheel cradels
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2017, 09:51:03 AM »
Dean,

I put wooden "V" blocks under each side of the front axle to keep the front tires up off the floor.  And for sure use a chassis saver or some other means to support the frame.
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Re: front wheel cradels
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2017, 09:59:09 AM »
I use to run a pair of the chassis shop rubber ones but haven't used any with our new trailer I have them sitting on the shelf

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Re: front wheel cradels
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2017, 03:19:12 PM »
I tie down over the rear slicks (air'd up to 12psi) and tie down the center of the car.  Front end never moves.
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