Tie downs

[daldyc]

I want to install load tie down D_RINGS in the front of my 08 Taco . Where can I find a spot with metal not plastic composite.

[TRDSport]

I bought an extra set of the d-rings that are in the rear of the bed and I used the front bed bolt to secure it.

*pics can be taken on request*

[the.phantom]

I bought an extra set of the d-rings that are in the rear of the bed and I used the front bed bolt to secure it.

+1

all you have to do is drill out the hole a bit in the D ring for the bigger bed bolt
and removing the bed bolt can be a real strain !
most have best luck with a impact wrench or a long breaker bar and
they are T-55 torx bolts


( the ones in the back are mounted with T-40

[WilsonTheDog]

DIY – Extra Bed Rings - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation

I just got 4 D rings in the mail from Trailer Hitches - Pintle that I will be installing this weekend. They are a pretty close match to the overpriced OEM D rings and at least as strong, if not more.

[WilsonTheDog]

Stupid double post

[TRDSport]

I didn't have to drill out the hole on my D-rings when they came like the.phantom said you might

[crooks420]

I attached factory D-rings to the front of the bed, right through the composite bed material. Holds down a dirt bike easily, even on some bumpy trails. I ended up installing a "Bed Buddy" by CCR. This makes a great tie down bar at the front of the bed.

Jesse

[2000Tundra4x4]

I just used the bed bolts, I'll never have to question their strength or stability.

[Angus_NB]

I didn't find that the bed bolts were that tight.
After reading posts on here about how hard they were to remove I was all prepared. I had a 24" breaker bar and sat in the bed with my feet braced. I gave a big tug on the bar and nearly slid out the back of the truck. They were tight but not that tight. The truck was only a few weeks old at the time.

[2000Tundra4x4]

Originally Posted by Angus_NB

I didn't find that the bed bolts were that tight.
After reading posts on here about how hard they were to remove I was all prepared. I had a 24" breaker bar and sat in the bed with my feet braced. I gave a big tug on the bar and nearly slid out the back of the truck. They were tight but not that tight. The truck was only a few weeks old at the time.

I did the exact same thing....mine were barely tightened down .

[jpmorrisvb]

My regular cab's "long bed" bed bolts are not as close to the front of the box as the others.

I made a 4" x 4" backing plate (3/16" perhaps) and drilled a hole in the deck close to the front bed wall ... works great.

[daldyc]

Thanks guys the bed bolts were a lot better idea than the dealers .