Tie down hook
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Jesus Freak
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Go for it! If you get it welded on and decide that it sucks, then use the torch to remove it.
I've had these eyelets installed in the bed of my truck for the better part of 10 years. Just a basic eyelet with a nut, with a stack of washers. I have one in each corner. Have used them for hauling multiple motorcycles, garage door, furniture, ect.. No welding needed just drilled a hole.
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IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
I like that bar across the front of your bed.
Austin86250
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It's for my camper tie downs
tbowker
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I got rid of my torch several years ago and I miss it regularly.
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
That makes sense. The only other thing that I've seen that was even close was to hold the front wheels on dirt bikes. It let you carry three in a full size bed.
Austin86250
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Old Goat
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I bought some of these from Walmart, ran 3 down each inside wall of the bed.
Bolted them in, drilled 2 holes for each ring, and used Carriage bolts, Fender Washers and Nylock nuts.
Sometimes you just need a tie down down lower in the bed.
I have 5 ford Hooks down each out side.
Truck isn`t much good if you don`t have some way to tie down your loads.
Those Ford Hooks installed at the Dealer, they screw them on with Sheet metal Screws.
Years later down the road, the hole they made for the screw starts to rust, and the Hooks get loose and some time pull out.
removed them. used a chalk line, and added 2 the 3 that were there.
Used a long 1/4" Drill bit with a line level attached to the drill motor. And drilled a hole from the out side all the way through to the inside.
Then on the inside used a 1 1/8" Hole saw.
uses 1/4" stainless bolts that are counter sunk to fit into the hook holes.
Then fender 1" washers and Nylock 1/4" nuts.To get the washer all the way from the inside to the out side sheet metal. On my long 1/4" drill bit placed a straw over it, and stuck on the washer. And very carefully lined it up with the bolt, and pushed the washer onto the bolt.
Use a long 1/4" extension and 7/16" Socket and lined up the nut an bolt and screwed it together.
Now there is no way these Hooks are coming off.
Goat
Bolted them in, drilled 2 holes for each ring, and used Carriage bolts, Fender Washers and Nylock nuts.
Sometimes you just need a tie down down lower in the bed.
I have 5 ford Hooks down each out side.
1967-97 Ford F Series Bedside Tie down Hook-Broncograveyard.com
Excellent quality aftermarket reproduction, price per hub cap. C6AZ-1130-Gbr
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Truck isn`t much good if you don`t have some way to tie down your loads.
Those Ford Hooks installed at the Dealer, they screw them on with Sheet metal Screws.
Years later down the road, the hole they made for the screw starts to rust, and the Hooks get loose and some time pull out.
removed them. used a chalk line, and added 2 the 3 that were there.
Used a long 1/4" Drill bit with a line level attached to the drill motor. And drilled a hole from the out side all the way through to the inside.
Then on the inside used a 1 1/8" Hole saw.
uses 1/4" stainless bolts that are counter sunk to fit into the hook holes.
Then fender 1" washers and Nylock 1/4" nuts.To get the washer all the way from the inside to the out side sheet metal. On my long 1/4" drill bit placed a straw over it, and stuck on the washer. And very carefully lined it up with the bolt, and pushed the washer onto the bolt.
Use a long 1/4" extension and 7/16" Socket and lined up the nut an bolt and screwed it together.
Now there is no way these Hooks are coming off.
Goat
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Austin86250
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I had a parts truck with those on the outside wish I would’ve kept them for the insideI bought some of these from Walmart, ran 3 down each inside wall of the bed.
Bolted them in, drilled 2 holes for each ring, and used Carriage bolts, Fender Washers and Nylock nuts.
Sometimes you just need a tie down down lower in the bed.
I have 5 ford Hooks down each out side.
1967-97 Ford F Series Bedside Tie down Hook-Broncograveyard.com
Excellent quality aftermarket reproduction, price per hub cap. C6AZ-1130-Gbrshop.broncograveyard.com
Truck isn`t much good if you don`t have some way to tie down your loads.
Those Ford Hooks installed at the Dealer, they screw them on with Sheet metal Screws.
Years later down the road, the hole they made for the screw starts to rust, and the Hooks get loose and some time pull out.
removed them. used a chalk line, and added 2 the 3 that were there.
Used a long 1/4" Drill bit with a line level attached to the drill motor. And drilled a hole from the out side all the way through to the inside.
Then on the inside used a 1 1/8" Hole saw.
uses 1/4" stainless bolts that are counter sunk to fit into the hook holes.
Then fender 1" washers and Nylock 1/4" nuts.To get the washer all the way from the inside to the out side sheet metal. On my long 1/4" drill bit placed a straw over it, and stuck on the washer. And very carefully lined it up with the bolt, and pushed the washer onto the bolt.
Use a long 1/4" extension and 7/16" Socket and lined up the nut an bolt and screwed it together.
Now there is no way these Hooks are coming off.
Goat
Old Goat
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I was looking at your picture again.
The type of cargo you are hauling
having the tie downs down low, is really
the best way to secure them.
Having the tie downs up higher would not have worked.
My inside "D" Rings are mounted where that horizontal line is in the stamping in the sheet metal.
They work good tying down an engine.
I have mentioned to guys with new trucks, that they need some tie downs. "OH, I wouldn`t want to spoil the looks of my truck". "There is the 4 tie down hooks".
Lot of good they are, have a load of box`s and cannot get to them.
I really laugh at people trying to haul something, like moving. They have their ropes around the trailer hitch, ends of the bumper, over the side around the leaf springs etc.... comical.
Driving around the Carson Valley, Reno etc... see very few trucks with any hooks.
Goat
The type of cargo you are hauling
having the tie downs down low, is really
the best way to secure them.
Having the tie downs up higher would not have worked.
My inside "D" Rings are mounted where that horizontal line is in the stamping in the sheet metal.
They work good tying down an engine.
I have mentioned to guys with new trucks, that they need some tie downs. "OH, I wouldn`t want to spoil the looks of my truck". "There is the 4 tie down hooks".
Lot of good they are, have a load of box`s and cannot get to them.
I really laugh at people trying to haul something, like moving. They have their ropes around the trailer hitch, ends of the bumper, over the side around the leaf springs etc.... comical.
Driving around the Carson Valley, Reno etc... see very few trucks with any hooks.
Goat
Austin86250
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My thought was the factory ones on the outside that you pictured but in the bed
Cant Write
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@Austin86250 if the doors have glass, I don’t think it’s large enough to break, but I have heard that things with large panes of glass can break it laid flat.
My trailer like @IDIBRONCO ’s has had tie downs just like @Nero ’s pickup for over 20 years. Only difference is I put mine in the bed vs the wall. Used fender washers. I also have 10 marine type cleats around the perimeter that have been priceless.
Looks great. My only thought, would you want to reinforce them so they are in double sheer in case you have some tall and top heavy in your bed strapped down? I might not be understanding your photo good though.
My trailer like @IDIBRONCO ’s has had tie downs just like @Nero ’s pickup for over 20 years. Only difference is I put mine in the bed vs the wall. Used fender washers. I also have 10 marine type cleats around the perimeter that have been priceless.
Looks great. My only thought, would you want to reinforce them so they are in double sheer in case you have some tall and top heavy in your bed strapped down? I might not be understanding your photo good though.
Old Goat
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My only thought with the out side one`s on the inside, is they could snag things as they would stick out some. I don`t know if they are a cast pot metal, and could break off it hit hard enough. All depends on what each of us use our trucks for.
The "D" Rings do hang down flat on the sides.
If on the bed floor they would lay flat.
I have the rubber mat that came from Ford when the truck was new.
When I pulled my Bed several years back, I had to cut off the old Bolts, and replace with regular Hex head bolts. Things cold get snagged on them, but the thin rubber mat keeps that from happening.
Goat
The "D" Rings do hang down flat on the sides.
If on the bed floor they would lay flat.
I have the rubber mat that came from Ford when the truck was new.
When I pulled my Bed several years back, I had to cut off the old Bolts, and replace with regular Hex head bolts. Things cold get snagged on them, but the thin rubber mat keeps that from happening.
Goat
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