I've read that people seem to have mixed feelings about E track for tying down vehicles. Some like it, some don't trust it. Does anyone know what it is rated for when put down in trailer floors? It can be very convenient, but I wonder about it. Seems like in my cargo trailer the only thing holding it down are screws. If it was welded to cross members though, could it be trusted?
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1996 F250 4x4 ext. cab, long bed 5 spd. 3.55ls, Tymar Intake, Tymar 4" downpipe and 4" exhaust. AIC, B&W turnoverball, EBPV brake, tranny temp gauge, boost gauge, and egt gauge. 235k miles and thousands of $$$$ in maintenance and repairs.
I have it in my trailer. I have eight grade 5 bolts on each end with fender washers and nuts under the trailer and 1/4 inch lag bolts in every other hole across the span. I trust it and it has not budged since I put it in. They rate the tie down links for what, 6000 lbs or something? It is plenty strong but I too would be apprehensive about using it for a car. I use it for motorcycles and a golf cart.
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I want to put it in a wood decked equipment trailer. Downside is that it would get wet and might not weather well. But it would really be convenient.
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1996 F250 4x4 ext. cab, long bed 5 spd. 3.55ls, Tymar Intake, Tymar 4" downpipe and 4" exhaust. AIC, B&W turnoverball, EBPV brake, tranny temp gauge, boost gauge, and egt gauge. 235k miles and thousands of $$$$ in maintenance and repairs.
Its damn near impossible to find and actual working load limit for E-track. IF you cant find the actual working load limit then I wouldn't trust it for more than a toaster.
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1994 7.3 I.D.I. Navistar 444 CI
ATS Factory TURBO E4OD Red On white Crew Cab DRW 4:10 w/ AUBURN LIMITED SLIP
3" ATS Exhaust and turbo housing, Banks Trans Command, calibrated pump, K&N filter, Gruss style coolant filter, 203K+MI not a lick of trouble with the motor. now on 16th trans. 10 under factory 100K mile warranty
Alpine CVA-7878 XM radio 6cd changer 3 8" phoenix gold subs 75x4 Sony mobile ES gold 4ch amp, Sony 500W 1ch amp MB quart components in Q forms kick panels. 1 farad cap.
Pro car parts jewel cut headlamps and turn signals
APC clear cab markers, suvlights.com harness silverstar bulbs and L.E.D.'s in the fenders. IT's paid for and its MINE!
Family Toys and tools,
00'F350 psd CC Drw 2wd Bright Amber Western Hauler
SOLD 01' Peterbilt 330 4Dr. Texas trucks conversion cAt 350hp
02' Psd Excursion Limited ultimate Estate Green helliwig swaybar 101K miles
1996 fetherlite 4 horse GN, 2003 sooner 6 horse GN with midtack
From what I've been able to find on the net, looks like 2000 lbs working load limit. Probably not the best option for exterior use.
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1996 F250 4x4 ext. cab, long bed 5 spd. 3.55ls, Tymar Intake, Tymar 4" downpipe and 4" exhaust. AIC, B&W turnoverball, EBPV brake, tranny temp gauge, boost gauge, and egt gauge. 235k miles and thousands of $$$$ in maintenance and repairs.
I have seen some E track that was 3/16" or 1/4" thick seemed like pretty strong stuff but it still didn't have a rating so that bothered me.
Blk88gt have you had a wreck with the car strapped down like this? im sure going down the highway it does fine but what about when the $*** hits the fan?
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1994 7.3 I.D.I. Navistar 444 CI
ATS Factory TURBO E4OD Red On white Crew Cab DRW 4:10 w/ AUBURN LIMITED SLIP
3" ATS Exhaust and turbo housing, Banks Trans Command, calibrated pump, K&N filter, Gruss style coolant filter, 203K+MI not a lick of trouble with the motor. now on 16th trans. 10 under factory 100K mile warranty
Alpine CVA-7878 XM radio 6cd changer 3 8" phoenix gold subs 75x4 Sony mobile ES gold 4ch amp, Sony 500W 1ch amp MB quart components in Q forms kick panels. 1 farad cap.
Pro car parts jewel cut headlamps and turn signals
APC clear cab markers, suvlights.com harness silverstar bulbs and L.E.D.'s in the fenders. IT's paid for and its MINE!
Family Toys and tools,
00'F350 psd CC Drw 2wd Bright Amber Western Hauler
SOLD 01' Peterbilt 330 4Dr. Texas trucks conversion cAt 350hp
02' Psd Excursion Limited ultimate Estate Green helliwig swaybar 101K miles
1996 fetherlite 4 horse GN, 2003 sooner 6 horse GN with midtack
Plenty of people have hit me unloaded, but I've never had the misfortune of being hit when towing. The way enclosed trailers are built, I don't think it would be pretty no matter what happened. I don't see any flex in the bracketry when ratcheting the car down, and I haven't had any cause for concern. I use a friends H+H 28 foot enclosed.
When I use my open trailer, I go to the frame, D drings, or stake pockets. I don't think I'd bother with E track on an open trailer.
I got turned on to macscustomtiedowns.com 2550# at 90 degree angle, so where at 5500# straight on. You just plug in what ever hook you want into the track and remove it when your done. So far I love it!! They also have heavy duty tie downs that click into two spot for double the #'s
jb
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