Easy bed tie-downs

[davidtg7123]

Hello guys,
I don’t know if you guys have already figured out a solution to the missing tie down points (seems like they started shipping out with 4 a while ago which was already covered in a thread) but I just jerryrigged some bogus ones for the cheap since Ford charges an arm and a leg:

1. 4x - M8 1.25 screws, 25MM length ($4)
2. 4x - M8 Washers ($2)
3. 4x - Tie down V rings, 4 pack ($10) (Found on Amazon from LE KAPMOZ vendor)

Very easy to just throw in with a socket wrench.

I certainly wouldn’t trust these to hold down anything heavy duty but definitely helpful for added stability with a cam strap, or something lightweight.

I thought this was super easy, took 20 mins or less for less than $20. Hope this helps someone else out there with the same problem.
Dave

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[Trustable]

It was a few years ago but someone (I think Phil) had a link to basically a one piece version of what you made on Amazon as well. Good to have more solutions regardless! Now if only we had tie downs on the bed floor!

 

[Trustable]

Also - what is that net looking piece you have in the picture?

 

[got3fords]

Are the holes already threaded? Were they caked with bedliner?

 

[Trustable]

Are the holes already threaded? Were they caked with bedliner?

I had my bed done at line x. I did chase the threads with a tap but it looked like they attempted to cover the holes because the bedliner only got a few threads in.

 

[davidtg7123]

Also - what is that net looking piece you have in the picture?

It was just a $20 net on Amazon that hooks up to my tie downs, I have a little milk crate full of crud back there that the net holds steady as I drive around

Are the holes already threaded? Were they caked with bedliner?

There was some bedliner in there but I just forced them with the wrench and they went right in. It was a struggle to get them started but only took a min to find the threads. I bought a tap at the store but I can return it

 

[Trustable]

It was just a $20 net on Amazon that hooks up to my tie downs, I have a little milk crate full of crud back there that the net holds steady as I drive around





There was some bedliner in there but I just forced them with the wrench and they went right in. It was a struggle to get them started but only took a min to find the threads. I bought a tap at the store but I can return it

Thanks! I have two milk crates as well but hold them down with bungee cords, your way sounds better, because they are empty most of the time and the tension so tight, the crates just bounce up and down.

 

[PltFX4]

Hello guys,

3. 4x - Tie down V rings, 4 pack ($10) (Found on Amazon from LE KAPMOZ vendor)

Heavy Duty Truck Bed Tie Down Anchors Rings Trailers Hook Cargo Bolt on V Ring Pickups Rail Accessories 10 or 4 pack

If I read this right, each ring is rated at 1000 lbs. Sounds hefty to me...

 

[davidtg7123]

Heavy Duty Truck Bed Tie Down Anchors Rings Trailers Hook Cargo Bolt on V Ring Pickups Rail Accessories 10 or 4 pack

If I read this right, each ring is rated at 1000 lbs. Sounds hefty to me...

They feel pretty strong but I’d be shocked if it was 25% of that

 

[got3fords]

Heavy Duty Truck Bed Tie Down Anchors Rings Trailers Hook Cargo Bolt on V Ring Pickups Rail Accessories 10 or 4 pack

If I read this right, each ring is rated at 1000 lbs. Sounds hefty to me...

Yeah, but how much can the side of the bed handle in those locations?

 

[PltFX4]

They feel pretty strong but I’d be shocked if it was 25% of that

Yes, I'm skeptical, but even at 25% and using 3 or 4 tie downs to manage a load (refrigerator, stove, lumber... whatever) would be 1000 lbs and those items would not seem to need that much to manage.... unless you want to go 70mph on clover leaf on ramp... lol

Yeah, but how much can the side of the bed handle in those locations?

Absolutely agree. That was my first thought when I read the spec. @davidtg7123 sort of implied this was a "cheap" (in a bad way) alternative to Ford's overpriced pieces... But I'm thinking this is just as good as Ford's but a a very affordable and more appropriate price point. These tie downs are not the limiting factor here.

 

[davidtg7123]

Yes, I'm skeptical, but even at 25% and using 3 or 4 tie downs to manage a load (refrigerator, stove, lumber... whatever) would be 1000 lbs and those items would not seem to need that much to manage.... unless you want to go 70mph on clover leaf on ramp... lol



Absolutely agree. That was my first thought when I read the spec. @davidtg7123 sort of implied this was a "cheap" (in a bad way) alternative to Ford's overpriced pieces... But I'm thinking this is just as good as Ford's but a a very affordable and more appropriate price point. These tie downs are not the limiting factor here.

The holes I installed them into are the two that are meant for the third (middle) tie down that used to come factory installed. Therefore I would assume they can handle a pretty decent amount of force. I’m not using it for anything crazy heavy though just support. I saw some reviews complaining that these tie downs rust easily so I may be replacing them with the overpriced Ford alternative in a few months…

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

 

[Frenchy]

I'd rather buy the factory tie downs. They're not terribly expensive and you know they're rated for the truck.

 

[Nellieg]

I use eye bolts ...even less cost, use a screwdriver through the eyebolt to push through tight spots

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