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Any advice on trailering a ZR-1? Is clearance a major issue to load and unload? Thanks!
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I don't have any direct experience trailering Corvettes, but if you do a search of this forum, you might find lots of info.
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Depends on what style trailer, if the car is lowered and a few other small things. The car has tie down spots on the frame which makes it easier to strap down.
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Keep an eye out for the drivers door and the wheel well of the trailer. If it's tight like most are , just bail out through the rear hatch.
Try to watch for the proper tongue weight also.
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suspension and floor, and you have to keep checking to make sure the straps are tight. I have an enclosed trailer and with it hooked to the truck I jack the tongue up which gives a lesser slope to the ramp. Your results may vary ...
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I appreciate all of your thoughts and experiences! Thanks!
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Dittos on the tie-down points!!
I had to have my '95 put on a flatbed last year and neither I nor the tow truck guy knew (at the time) about those tie points. Making a long SS, one of my A frames got "tweaked". I, with the help of a couple hydraulic jacks and a homemade jig, was able to tweak it back to where the subsequent wheel alignment turned out to be, "Well, it's actually, technically within spec..." I guess I got lucky. I haven't gotten down on the floor and looked for the tie downs on my "new" Z, but I'm told they are there. I will be danged sure I use them before I allow anyone to grab one of the A frames again with a steel hook and start winching!!! Just a thought! P. Last edited by Paul Workman; 12-04-2007 at 07:26 AM. Reason: syntax error |
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I have a open trailer that I've used to occasionally cart my '70 drop-top and '78 Trans Am around (haven't needed to cart the Z anywhere yet).
As mentioned above I use the trailer's tongue jack to raise it a bit reducing the climb up angle of the ramps (the dove tail drop of the trailer helps also). I also put a floor jack under the rear edge of the trailer so it stays stationary while loading or unloading. The trailer fenders can be easily removed so door clearance isn't an issue. I used to secure the car by the tires/wheels but didn't like the feel of it bouncing and bobbing around back there. Securing the car by the frame makes it feel more solid. I criss-cross the front tie-downs but not the rear ones.
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Thanks to all of you for your time and feedback. This is a great resource for ZR-1 owners!
Mark |
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