Bed rail tie-down options yet?

[1986YellowRanger]

I’m looking for something like this, but so far it doesn’t seem like anyone is making them for the new Ranger… Any ideas other than a DIY hardware store solution?

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[Aberk25]

@AdventureLab this should be your next R&D project

 

[AdventureLab]

@AdventureLab this should be your next R&D project

Not a bad thought. Let me noodle on that. Our bed rack system already uses a spacer there that is pretty close to what this would be.

 

[tcarff]

This?

https://buckleupoffroad.com/product...hims-for-2024-ranger-raptor-set-of-6-usa-made

 

[Torr_ATL]

Here is my DIY solution.

I purchased this kit: https://www.uscargocontrol.com/products/2-track-anchor-point-tie-down-kit-black

Then bolted the anchor points down using one of the factory holes and one drilled hole. Worked great. The rings are easy to snap in and out and the factory covers go right back on when not using the rings, so it doesn’t interfere with my Diamondback bed cover. Will probably add more L-track to the front bed rail at some point.

 

[superj]

i would like something that doesn't require drilling. i can walk to the ocean from my house and anything that ever gets scratched to the metal, even if you try and treat it and touch up paint it, ends up rusting because of the salt in the wind. i think @AdventureLab should make something also

 

[stemplar]

i would like something that doesn't require drilling. i can walk to the ocean from my house and anything that ever gets scratched to the metal, even if you try and treat it and touch up paint it, ends up rusting because of the salt in the wind. i think @AdventureLab should make something also

FWIW acf50 or a lanolin-based spray/undercoat should be in your arsenal and used regularly.

 

[AdventureLab]

How would you feel about a static hook at the top of the bed, similar to our "bungee loop", but steel. If that would work for you guys, it would be very stout and really simple. I can draw it up if my explanation isn't clear.

 

[superj]

that would be perfect, to me. i use the factory loops that stick up all the time so having other ones to go to would be great

 

[AdventureLab]

Ok. We have a plan. Hold my beer...

 

[AdventureLab]

Question for you guys.

Would you want to buy 6 of these, or 4?

We're going to be able to leverage a lot of what went into the design of the spacers for our bed rack system, but there are somethings that are position dependent, so if we can get away with filling everyone's needs with the four corners, that would make the product much more simple. It's going to have a huge feature that you guys will really like, but if we have to do the middle connection points, that will complicate it a little. It'll make more sense when I share the details.

 

[1986YellowRanger]

Question for you guys.

Would you want to buy 6 of these, or 4?

We're going to be able to leverage a lot of what went into the design of the spacers for our bed rack system, but there are somethings that are position dependent, so if we can get away with filling everyone's needs with the four corners, that would make the product much more simple. It's going to have a huge feature that you guys will really like, but if we have to do the middle connection points, that will complicate it a little. It'll make more sense when I share the details.

Four would be fine for my purposes. Thanks!

 

[superj]

four would be fine for me too. and if ford made most of hte holes in the bed the same size and thread, that would be even better as they can be moved to where i need them

 

[DutchRanger]

Question for you guys.

Would you want to buy 6 of these, or 4?

We're going to be able to leverage a lot of what went into the design of the spacers for our bed rack system, but there are somethings that are position dependent, so if we can get away with filling everyone's needs with the four corners, that would make the product much more simple. It's going to have a huge feature that you guys will really like, but if we have to do the middle connection points, that will complicate it a little. It'll make more sense when I share the details.

Sounds like 4 is the way

 

[ATestBishop]

I only have my middle available currently so if a 4/2 split was an option that could be the best of both worlds, not knowing the details though not sure if that would be feasible but seems that split option could serve all?

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