Best Tie-Down Options on C5 in Trailer?

[Peter G.]

What is the best way to tie down a C5 in a enclosed trailer? Does a C5 have holes or slots through their frame to insert small to medium shakles?

I have never liked to tie down a car for transport by just strapping over suspension parts due to the possilbility of cut straps and bending or damaging suspension parts etc.

I tow my '73..I have two medium size shackles in frame holes in the front and two ssmall shackles in frame holes near the back. I hook the racket type straps to these shackles and have never had any problem during transport.

Since I have never owned a Corvette newer than a 1979, I don't know what the newer car frames look like?

Thanks in advance.

[Pancho T.]

Re: Best Tie-Down Options on C5 in Trailer?

They have slots in the frame just in front of the door and just behind the door.I use a small T shaped hook,This is how it was tied down on the transporters from the factory.

[Tom H.]

Re: Best Tie-Down Options on C5 in Trailer?

Do like Pancho says. Use T hooks and locate the holes like this in the frame area. This picture is from a C6, but the holes look the same.

Here is a picture of the "T" hook. I've hauled hundreds of them.

[Peter G.]

Re: Best Tie-Down Options on C5 in Trailer?

Thanks guys! I will get some "T" hooks for the frame.