Happijac or Torklift Turnbuckles?

Reddog1 wrote:

lakeside013104 wrote:

Question:

Is it recommended to have the spring loaded turnbuckles on the rear tie down connection points of a TC or are spring loaded turnbuckles used only on the front?

Thanks.

Lakeside

My personal opinion says it makes no difference, but I do suggest to follow the manufactures recommendation. I really do not recall, but I think the manufacture recommends the spring tie downs in the front. Do verify if this is true.

I should point out, you can tighten them to the point the spring is totally compressed or the rubber bumper is totally compressed. This raises the question, how do you know when you have 300 lbs pressure? I think the answer is to follow the manufactures instructions, and think carefully as to what is the purpose of tie downs.

Wayne

On the TL anchor guards , which are the same as the HJ , the preload adjustment is 1/4" off the O-ring . This can easily be done by turning the barrel by hand and is no where near 300# . The 300# is probably the safe working load of the open hook ends , or possibly the full compression of the springs .

I need to find someone with a big enough hook scale . :)