Tie Downs in bed?

[Coursey]

I was getting ready to redo the inside of my bed.

I was wondering if anyone has tried to add tie downs to there bed similar to what a new truck has?

Pics would be good

Thanks

[DeadheadNM]

Maybe not what you're after but GM offered accessory tie-downs that slip into the stake pockets...

[sboris]

Heres what i used, although i wish i would have maybe welded somthing lower in the front to hold shorter things like coolers and such.
Plasi-dipped

[Coursey]

sboris,

Where did you find these?

I was thinking of something similar but replace some of the bed to floor bolts with these so that the points will be lower in the bed. This would also allow them to be removed if needed in the future.

[sboris]

Picked these up at Northern tool. Kinda pricey, but it was exactly what i visioned. And i had a gift card . The removable part is nice..

[Steve Hafner]

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I put five eyebolts on each side of my 70's floor ( on the metal lip ) . . .

. . . you can " kinda " see them in these pictures:

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[sboris]

Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

I put five eyebolts on each side of my 70's floor ( on the metal lip ) . . .

. . . you can " kinda " see them in these pictures:

. . . .

Good idea on those Steve. Something I could probably add..

[Steve Hafner]

Originally Posted by sboris

Good idea on those Steve. Something I could probably add..

They were just bought at the local hardware store . . .

I think they were stainless too.

[n33k0]

The eye bolts in the floor are a neat idea! Would that work for a stepside bed? I'm trying to find a tie-down option that doesn't involve drilling into the metal bed walls.

[Coursey]

Originally Posted by sboris

Picked these up at Northern tool. Kinda pricey, but it was exactly what i visioned. And i had a gift card . The removable part is nice..

Do you have a part #?

Did a search but couldn't find them.

[Sammy]

Good idea. Will help to keep stuff from scratching up the floor. Post a link for those please.

[sboris]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3295_200373295

Try this

[colgad]

I used these stainless marine tie downs

[69chevytrucker]

i have been thinking of insettng these into my bed

[Steve Hafner]

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Here's another kind I've seen:

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[cleanfreak]

I filled the smashed stake holes in mine , but added threaded inserts in each corner before filling , then the same in the bottom four corners , each a 3/8 long nut , welded to a floor cross member below , and the side of the pocket up top.Did it again in my 68 gmc , Won't even think twice about doing it to the 69 I'm doing this winter. I'll take pics later if you would like - Bob

[In The Ten Ring]

Excellent thread! I like a good looking truck but nothing I own is for "show only." Even my competition pistols must be "combat ready."

[Devins-step]

Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

i have been thinking of insettng these into my bed
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Those look good. Where can you get those? I have been trying to decide what to put in my '72.

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

i have been thinking of insettng these into my bed
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Discount Marine Supply has 4 1/2 Inch recessed deck cleats of 316 stainless for $36.00.

[Greasey Harley]

I used some U bolts from ACE as tie downs.
Had to remove the tail lights and use a Universal, as well as a crows foot to get the nuts threaded down.
A little like building a ship in a bottle.
Cost 5 bucks, and took about two beers.
I don't normally drag up old threads, but there was a lot of good ideas on this one.
-Russ

[notsolo]

I'm impressed with your wrenching ingenuity..I may have to give up on the duck taping a wrench to paint stick......More than a few hrs making these, channel from scrap yard, enough for 4 tie downs and a spare tire mount.

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by Greasey Harley

I used some U bolts from ACE as tie downs.
Had to remove the tail lights and use a Universal, as well as a crows foot to get the nuts threaded down.
A little like building a ship in a bottle.
Cost 5 bucks, and took about two beers.
I don't normally drag up old threads, but there was a lot of good ideas on this one.
-Russ

Glad you did! This work of yours gave me an idea how to install more tie downs in my dad's "new-2-him" Canyon he bought last week. It needs six more tie downs.

[lux]

I found these really cool stainless tie downs at;
https://www.etrailer.com/Tie-Down-An...ms/RS84FR.html

They are removable and the receiver is close to flush when removed.

[sboris]

Alot of good ideas here.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by sboris

Alot of good ideas here.

Agree. The "marine" pieces are a nice fit.

I have design/release responsibility for the K2XX pickup box so I'm gettin' a kick out of this thread.

K