in box tie downs
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From: Gnat Capital of the World, Tifton, GA
in box tie downs
Has anyone added the new style tie downs used in the '15/16 into a '14 or older cargo box? I'm curious if it can be done without destroying the box.
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This is something I really want to do also. I think I will see if I can get any part numbers from my dealer. I can't see why they wouldn't work just drill some holes add a plate behind and bolt it up. Maybe only need really large washers behind for strength
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Due to the double-wall bed construction (welded), there is no easy way to retrofit the 2015+ BoxLink tiedowns.
Sure, you can try using blind rivet nuts, but with no additional backing-plates behind where you locate the BoxLink plates (it's improbably difficult, if not impossible like for the front, to put plates back there as the only access is from the bottom of the bed where there is an opening between the outer and inner walls), it probably won't hold any appreciable load safely without the danger of pulling out or warping the un-reinforced sheetmetal of the bed.
Sure, you can try using blind rivet nuts, but with no additional backing-plates behind where you locate the BoxLink plates (it's improbably difficult, if not impossible like for the front, to put plates back there as the only access is from the bottom of the bed where there is an opening between the outer and inner walls), it probably won't hold any appreciable load safely without the danger of pulling out or warping the un-reinforced sheetmetal of the bed.
Last edited by Augster; Mar 23, 2016 at 07:20 AM.