Thread: Tie down

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Originally Posted by Navy7797

I would be putting straps on the rear, I was just referring to the front, my poor communication again. Well I guess I'll go back to the drawing board by the sound of the inputs, thanks guys.

Typed a response early this morning, but lost connectivity on posting and it was gone.

If you look at the picture of your strap details compared to the E-Track the force restraints are very nearly identical, as is the over the tire strapping. The E-Track system is universal, while yours will be positioned for your truck, located for trailer balance & tongue weight. As long as your 1/2" bolts are going through steel secured to the trailer frame, and you have sufficient load spreading for your fasteners to prevent them pulling through the plate I believe that your approach is just fine. Just my $0.02 without crunching numbers.
Regarding suspension bounce, the only concern there is the potential of suspension wear on the trailered vehicle, and perhaps some resonance if you happen to hit a stretch where the expansion joints are spaced just right to create trailer bounce. Even then, it's not an issue that you can't address with a speed adjustment. If you cross strap (or angle strap) the rear, frame to trailer, and cinch it down compressing the suspension the bounce will be all but eliminated anyway. Again, my $0.02 and you can take it or leave it. Personally I wouldn't change a thing.