Has anyone installed the BMR jacking rails along with the Ford Performance tie down kits?

[JDee]

Here's a doc some might find useful, it's Ford's official tie down guide for transporting cars. This one is from 2022, but I also have the 2015 one and the Mustang data hasn't changed. Mustang is on sheet 7 down near the bottom.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjOv9zX0vH7AhXlkokEHe41Be8QFnoECAoQAQ&url=https://www.fordservicecontent.com/ford_content/catalog/motorcraft/2022-Wrecker-Towing-Guide-MCS-6040.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1CfhnCao_C8MB4_0b1Yo9i

Based on this I've been using straps rated at 3.3 tonnes each and using the hooks specified in the locations specified. They can be a bit funky to hook up, but I've had zero instances of any of the straps loosening or hooks falling out. I bought straps with 3 different end hooks to cover pretty much any hook used by the various car makers, it cost very little more than getting just 1 end hook.

 

[mustanghammer]

I use the Watson Racing tie downs on the front: https://www.lethalperformance.com/watson-racing-2015-2017-s550-mustang-front-tie-down-kit.html These work great for the winch and then the tie downs once I have car where I want it in the trailer.
On the back I use tie downs that have built in axle straps and loop the straps trough the wheels.

The value of the jacking rails is being able to jack up the car from the side like they do in NASCAR. Saves time and doesn't hurt the car.

 

[Scootsmcgreggor]

You can Jack from the pinch weld without jacking rails without meaningfully harming them, at least on an s550. They’re hardened steel, not pot metal.

 

[Niez66]

Very easy to combine the two. The fronts compete for the same mounting point, so I cut the bmr rail to allow space for the tow hooks to mount underneath it. The rears mount beyond the bmr rail, so no issues. Took 1 hour, no big deal.

 

[blacksheep-1]

FWIW, and I can never remember the guy's name... I've bought at least 3 sets of jack plates from him and have been very happy with them. They clamp on the pinch welds

 

[byronj]

FWIW, and I can never remember the guy's name... I've bought at least 3 sets of jack plates from him and have been very happy with them. They clamp on the pinch welds

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