Tailgate Anchor Point - Options?

[Bluestra1n]

Ive been looking for tailgate mounted anchors and haven't found any solutions for purchase online. The closest I can find is this style below, that says it is for 23-24 ranger but the holes don't seem to line up.

Only Kind of Relevant Solution I Found Online

Heres what my tailgate looks like along with a bracket i prototyped.

This custom bracket only has one mounting hole but uses the bottle opener edge to prevent rotation.

Custom Bracket sticking into Bed

Custom Bracket Clearance Between Tailgate and Bed When Tailgate is Closed

Custom Bracket Clearing Ratchet Strap Hook

So the question is: Has anyone found an aftermarket solution before i send these prototypes off to Send cut Send to get them made out of steel?

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[ShadowDragon24]

remove the bag hook on one side, and remove the bottle opener on the other side. then they should fit with zero issues.

 

[Bluestra1n]

remove the bag hook on one side, and remove the bottle opener on the other side. then they should fit with zero issues.

The tailgate cable stops are integrated into the hook and bottle opener brackets.

 

[ShadowDragon24]

So cut the bracket leaving the anti rotation tab. only the north american ranger have rhe bag hook and the bottle opener, the ROW trucks do not. these tie downs you can get on aliexpress, amazon, ebay, ford themselves in other markets(hence why I said ebay) etc.

 

[Bluestra1n]

So cut the bracket leaving the anti rotation tab. only the north american ranger have rhe bag hook and the bottle opener, the ROW trucks do not. these tie downs you can get on aliexpress, amazon, ebay, ford themselves in other markets(hence why I said ebay) etc.

And you see in the other world markets that there is a clocking slot for the non bottle opener brackets to the left of the cable bolt. The US models rely on the bottler opener bracket to clock on the upper left slot.

By cutting the bracket i will lose the clocking on the cable stops and they will be free to rotate and become pointless.

If you have installed this style of aftermarket tie down on a 24-25 Ranger, please post a picture.

 

[Bluestra1n]

Update:

Decided to proceed with the custom design and went through Send cut Send for the fabrication. All in all, killer price and shipping from Send cut Send. Was about $15 per steel anchor which included the flat black powder coating and arrived in only 4 days after placing the order.

Has the same clearance as the 3D printed prototype that i modeled and fits securely against the bottle opener/bag holder brackets.

The highest opening in the tie down is about 1.125" off the tailgate so it wouldn't work to secure just one 3/4 sheet, but should for 2.

Ill try to update when i actually use them.

The purpose of this design is to be able to tie down a very small thickness of sheet goods for those times when you just need to get a couple things from lowes/home depot, such as a couple sheets of sanded plywood or a piece of rigid insulation. Stuff that you don't want to get damaged by carrying in the tailgate up position with 3 unsupported feet hanging out.

Drawing Attached if anyone is interested in getting it made for themselves.

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