I've heard that before but there are certain things I wonder about. I always get the feeling that people are saying that race shocks are delicate and easily damaged. Maybe someone can set me straight.
First - If I tie my car down by the frame I have to completely bottom the shock out to attain 0 movement. Otherwise there can still be movement and any additional compression will cause the strap to momentarily go slack. Given the angle of most trailer anchor points I'm not sure you could get full compression unless you have a way to pull directly down on the frame. Also, what if any, is the effect on a shock to be forced and locked compressed?
Second - As for rear shocks, why is it considered to be harmful to tow them uncompressed when I subject them to hard hits once I'm at the track? If you're a wheel stander you're front shocks have to be taking a hell of a beating. No movement in a trailer will equal that.
Third - I'm running Rancho 9 way shocks. These shocks are also marketed for off road use. Certainly they can withstand a few hours in a trailer on paved roads.
Lastly - My trailer has torsion axles. Do my trailer axles dampen the road to some extent or do they tend to multiply the motion of the car inside?
Just asking.