DIY adding the missing D-Ring Anchors to the Maverick XL

This is the 2nd part (and completion) of our series in converting our Maverick XL cargo box into a Maverick XLT cargo box. We sourced our own cheap D-Ring style tie downs for the bed of the Maverick instead of paying over $100 for the stock parts.
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[@ern48]

Nice add on for the XL........I sure wished there was a stainless steel option, but I haven't found any yet with a 1.75 hole spacing.

[@gregswiatek515]

Just finished installing these thanks to your video, worked all fine ! Thanks !

[@DasGonz13]

If you have a steady hand, you can tap using a cordless drill. I do it occasionally at work. As long as there is nothing behind that hole to collide with, you'll be more safe. Go slow and steady to win the race. Good video.

[@maverickresource]

I really wanted to do this, but was unsure if this was the norm for people who do this more often haha

[@maverickresource]

Side note, now that I am re-watching the video, it looks like I used the cheap tap that came with the amazon tap wrench. It would probably be a lot smoother cut if using the better tap. amzn.to/3jUd0Ks

[@mattcrowley2456]

Do you need to do anything to the tthreaded holes to protect from rust?

[@user-iz2ik3gh2n]

The tap you link is too large for the tap wrench you linked. That was extremely annoying to find out.

[@Yanlepain]

good job nice video :) !

[@bdunni88]

Does the stock d-ring use the same 6mm screws that the other tie-downs used? That's probably why you're struggling with an 8mm tap.

[@DRLeisy]

No. Dring uses 8mm... others use 6mm

[@stevecowley6344]

All you have to do is back tap out 1/4 turn to clear threads you can’t just go straight thow it lol

[@maverickresource]

But I'm a beast bruh haha

[@stevecowley6344]

@@maverickresource but how many taps have you broken lol

[@maverickresource]

zero@@stevecowley6344 I'm also a man of finesse

[@rickygraham8838]

As a machinist , I tap with a drill every day. And always use oil.

[@maverickresource]

That has been a lingering question in my head for a while "if experts can just do this with a drill" haha. Thank you for answering it for me!

[@erroneus00]

@@maverickresource Also use a proper oil. WD40 isn't oil exactly.

[@maverickresource]

@@erroneus00 Sometimes you just use whatever is sitting around

[@mattcrowley2456]

Do you need to do anything to the threaded holes to protect from rusting?

[@user-nz6cb6em6t]

You used a 6mm on the side tie down and an 8mm on the bottom. Why not 6mm on the bottom?

[@maverickresource]

The 6mm would just fall into the existing holes (if I remember correctly). In other words, the existing wholes on the bottom tie down area are larger.

[@carolwebster9825]

@@maverickresource Good to know. Thanks. I don’t have my truck yet.

[@jimv1484]

Serious question because I cant remember. Wasnt the first recall from the spray in bed liner guys screwing the anchor bolts down into the gas tank? It doesnt really make sense but I am too lazy to go on the forum and check. But as I was watching you tap with that Chinese tap......and u went deeper and deeper......Im thinkin'.......do u smell gas? Hope not.....Im sure I have it all assbackwards as usual

[@maverickresource]

No it wasnt. The first recall was due to the guys drilling the "drain holes" up at the top of the bed too deep. As for tapping the existing holes, you can literally look through the holes and see where you are going. There isnt a risk with these holes...

[@jimv1484]

@@maverickresource Thank you for your reply!!!

[@erroneus00]

Paints the D-ring assembly but doesn't paint the bolts...or get black bolts.

[@maverickresource]

Got over it as soon as I saw how fast the paint will pop off the D rings...not that it is really needed anyway

[@bdunni88]

Eh, in a gray bed it it never needed to be black.

[@chrisosiecki8050]

I believe the cheap Amazon tap holder is a ratchet design. You can use that feature to make it an easier job

[@maverickresource]

LOL, I totally forgot about that, I have to go back and look at that thing

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Watching you struggle with these tap wrenches was brutal as you look a lot stronger than me 9:01 , especially with those tattoos and all!

[@martingriss4895]

actually you drill the hole before tapping.just saying

[@maverickresource]

Don't know what you are referencing, but the "holes" are already there. There is no drilling needed.

[@rret6885]

full of paint though@@maverickresource