Turnbuckle advice

[Ernie_Fergler]

I recently purchased a used Arctic Fox 990. It came with happy jack standard turnbuckles. Only the front ones are spring loaded. According to etrailer website, they are not recommended for frame mounted tie downs (which I have, front and rear). Do I need to buy springs for the rear? I don’t understand why a bumper mount would take a different turnbuckle than a frame mount. Please enlighten me.

[Ernie_Fergler]

Thx guys. The Torklift springs seem a little pricey for what they are. Any alternatives?

[ticki2]

The earlier bumper rear mount depended on the flex of the bumper to act as a spring . If your rear mount is frame mounted it should have a spring .

[Grit_dog]

All 4 “should have” some sort of spring in them. Weather frame mount bumper mount or bed mount tie down locations.
Anything from a chain and hardware store turnbuckle or a 2” ratchet straps will get you home, but with no relief in the tiedowns you risk bending something or ripping a camper mount off when you hit a large bump or twist the truck frame much.
That said just cheapo turnbuckles and chain work fine but need a spring. Either in the tie down or on the truck side mounts like the little ones torklift sells.