Most trucks come with some sort of tie-downs for securing cargo in the bed with rope, elastic cords, etc. Factory-installed tie-downs are typically located on the floor of the bed, or low on the sides. If you'd like to get a little more elaborate, customized tie-downs are easy to install and may make it easier to make adjustments to suit the type of cargo you're carrying. There are a number of alternatives available. For our demonstration, we installed an adjustable tie-down system that uses movable rings fastened to a track that bolts on the upper bed rails. The rings can be repositioned to facilitate different kinds of loads. Materials: Tie-down kit including mounting hardware
Electric drill
Screwdriver, Phillips
Center punch
Grease pencil
Silicone sealant
- Hold or clamp the tie-down bar in place for marking holes where you'll install the mounting screws (figure A).
- Mark the position of the holes with a grease pencil.
- Center-punch each drilling point to get a better start when you drill (figure B).
- Drill the holes using an electric drill.
Tip: It's a good idea to apply some silicone sealer to the drilled holes (figure C) before installing the screws to help prevent rust.
- With the holes drilled, clamp the strip in place.
- Insert the bolts and install lock nuts on the back. Tighten the bolts loosely.
- Once all of the bolts are installed, complete the job by tightening each one completely.
RESOURCES :
Vehicles provided by McNelly-Whaley Ford Lincoln Mercury
750 Dolly Parton Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865-453-2833
Web site: www.ford4u.com
Slide-N-Lock Tie-Down System for truck beds
Slide-N-Lock Tie-Down System from
Hi-Lift Jack division of
Bloomfield Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 228, 46 W. Spring Street
Bloomfield, IN 47424-0228
Phone: 812-384-4441
Toll Free: 800-233-2051
Fax: 812-384-4592
Web site:
www.hi-lift.com/home.htm
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