How to install tie down anchors in your truck bed

[@CDLClassA]

Thanks for the video! I’m so doing this with my dodge Ram!

[@danielborth7753]

Here's a suggestion try using self-drilling screws

[@liampondd5785]

How much can these tie downs actually withstand?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Good question. I can't give any kind of number, but I routinely will feed a stack of 16 foot baseboards through the back window, rest them on the tail gate and use a ratchet strap to secure them. This will bend a stack of 10 baseboards (3 inch x 1/2 inch) a reasonable amount so they do not move at all as the truck bounces on our crappy roads. I have also demolished several decks and fences, loaded the back of the truck with debris, and using 2 straps (6000 lb rating) in a criss cross to put enough force on the load (with the tailgate down) to secure everything properly. I have never lost any part of a load. These tie downs have been in my truck for 3-4 years, and still going strong. Short answer, they can take quite a bit (not scientific, I know)

[@EricHradek]

would some blind rivets be better than screws?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Good question, but I don't know which would hold better. I have limited experience with rivets, but based on that, I would use screws.

[@KelvinWilson53]

What lengrh screws did you use? Thanks.

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

I think they were about an inch. Number 10 or 12s.

[@1994Courage]

What type of screws did you use?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Number 12 stainless sheet metal screws

[@Murchie6]

Link for these?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

www.etrailer.com/comparison.aspx?pc=EM09095&pc2=J-705. I got mine at Home Depot, but can't find them on the website. the ones above are pretty much the same.

[@bsjm1958]

where did you bought that?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Home Depot, although any hardware store should have them.

[@bsjm1958]

@@thewrighthandyman8139 Thank you so much

[@E36M3MJC]

Where did you get those tie downs?

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

Home Depot

[@classified0888]

Screws seem small

[@thewrighthandyman8139]

@classified0888 they are only about 1 inch long as they are just going into sheet metal. If I recall, I think they are #12, so airline large diameter. They have held up for over 4 years, and I have strapped down old decks and fences using good sized ratchet straps. So far nothing has pulled out.