Installing Extra Cargo Tie Down Points In The Bed Of My 2018 F150 - Here's How

[@michelecrown2426]

Wow. Awesome tie downs. And I need to get one of those cargo holders. I have a board across the bed but it's not the best option.

[@BrandonLund]

I am super happy with the quality. It's always a gamble when you buy online but I'm happy to say this is super rugged

[@papatonysworkshop6584]

I love those tiedown points. The Last Boks set up is also a great idea. Makes me think of how many times I put something in the back of the truck that only needs that much space, a 5 gallon bucket of paint or even groceries. I keep an old golf club in the back to reach in and pull stuff that always slides forward. Great ideas, Thanks for sharing!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man yah that divider is going to come in super handy. Once I put the tonneau cover on then lifted the truck, getting things that slid forward became a real pain. Not anymore. Like you said, a 5 gallon bucket or even groceries wont slide all over now. I love it! Thanks man @papatonysworkshop6584

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Wonder what Henry would think about how far his company has changed from his original idea?? Awesome job Brandon, thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@BrandonLund]

I bet he would be impressed overall. I'm guessing the part he wouldn't agree with is how much is made overseas versus how he founded the company.

[@jamesleathers371]

@@BrandonLund I think the only disappointment that Mr. Ford would have is seeing people like you in his vehicles.

[@brianr555]

That is one fine truck Brandon! Im not allowed to own a Ford due to my younger daughters request. When she was 6yrs, while crossing the street was struck by an F150. Survived but having a traumatic brain injury and wheelchair bound. She is 29yrs now and will always be with her mom & me. That happened back in 2000. 7 yrs later my oldest daughter was in a life threatening car accident, and survived, then 10 yrs ago my son died in a car accident. We are a strong family because of God’s gracious mercy! Life things can happen to anyone, and the answer to get thru any circumstance is God!

[@BrandonLund]

WOW im sorry to hear that Brian. I totally understand why owning one would bring up terrible memories. I appreciate you sharing your story because I'm sure it will help others going through simular circumstances. Your a good man bud with a great outlook. God Bless you and your family. 👍 ❤️

[@brianr555]

@@BrandonLund I appologize if i was a downer. It is a simple thing to honor her request. Life can be harsh, and inspite of those things, always do what is right in the sight of our Creator!

[@BrandonLund]

You are not a downer at all man. I totally appreciate you sharing your story. I have learned that we have a lot more similarities then we do differences. Your in good company bud!

[@MinionsSmithy]

Those are really slick! Good call on the extra $12 bucks for good screws! That is a neat cargo box, too!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! I'm super happy with the quality for sure!

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Have you seen this new company that makes these aluminum bed slide outs? They're pretty cool. They bolt down into the whole bed (without losing space) and if you need your heavy stuff the whole bed slides out. It's pretty cool.

[@BrandonLund]

I think you are referring to Decked. They are incredible!

[@dijimeistro]

What a grand idea, many times I've wanted a midbed tie-down, thank you for posting, will have to see what's available for my truck/bed type. Many thanks for all the ideas 🤗 Health to you and your family-blessings!

[@BrandonLund]

You're very welcome! Blessings to you and your family!

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Great video man, I do alot of frame jobs on trucks, just done a 2012 f-150 the back half of the frame was gone rusted completely out,a little advice clean and undercoat you frame. Excellent job man...

[@BrandonLund]

For sure! We get heavy salt on roads in the winter. Every fall I blow almost a gallon of fluid film under it. And I even put it into the doors and rockers even though it has an aluminum body. Aluminum will corrode after a while do I don't take any chances. Bush cheaper than spending 60k on a new truck every 5 years lol

[@kylejans8160]

As always love the videos even if they aren’t welding. Just love everything you do to help out or just show the KZbin community.

[@BrandonLund]

I appreciate that Kyle! Your an OG on the channel! I appreciate long time support brother! 👍

[@houndofgoshen5363]

Great video brother!!!! Thanks for providing all the links. I will be checking into the cargo organizer and the bed tie downs for sure. I’ve got lots of bit holders/extensions but never saw one that locks the bit inside like that. I’m looking for them now!!! Nice truck!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@BrandonLund]

Glad it was helpful man! Yah that organizer is pretty sweet. It's always a gamble buying online but it's made rugged. It will outlast me. Those bit holders are pretty sweet :)

[@the_understudy]

The anchors are handy - really like cargo box, I need to get me one of those! 👍 The trail gate assist is a must have,.. Also, I think I want some additional lighting back there. Some good ideas...

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man It really makes things so much easier to haul and just less hassle in general. The only thing I added was I picked up a clear tupperware container and now I keep all my straps in it. The cargo box keeps it from going forward. I'm totally happy with the seup @the_understudy

[@bazkeen]

Impressed with those. Really handy 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Good one Brandon 👍🏻

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Basil!

[@jimmacsuga2592]

Nice job, Brandon! Also, nice truck!!! Color is very much like my Ford Taurus (2014) so not going to need the tie downs but I think I am going to modify my golf cart trailer with some thing similar because I use it to haul more than just the cart!!! TTYL!!! Be well, be safe, be Blessed!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Right on! I love that color too. I'm not usually drawn to red but this one I was. I'm super happy with these tie downs

[@RiggerBrew]

I have the same ez shock on the tailgate of my 2013 F150. Love it doesn't slam the tailgate when opening.

[@BrandonLund]

For the money you cant beat it!

[@christianbos1691]

Hey Brandon, nice job man and also an awesome car. You really make it, thanks for sharing and my regards. See you in the next one.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 👍

[@denverjohnson9826]

Nice tie down system....awesome truck too. My 01 Excursion has wide tires on it and rubs when I turn tight. Awesome video brother!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks 👍

[@YooToobz]

Nice truck and cool tie downs. I like that they lock too

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks 👍

[@saints5711]

love the color

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Farm_fab]

Brandon, just fyi, and for future reference, those screws are called zip screws. They are available from truck accessory companies, or your local fastener supplier.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!

[@davestewart9146]

Really nice truck, great setup Brandon 👍😁

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks 👍

[@Calebmason13]

5:33 man in my F-150 it’s got indentions towards the back of the bed that are perfect to slide a 2x6 I cut to the right length in! That’s what I did to be able to keep shit from slidin forward in the bed of my truck

[@BrandonLund]

Good point 👍

[@paulp96275]

Brandon what a lovely truck and great customisation fanbloodytastic 👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you Paul! ☺️

[@danielchambers1958]

Nice addition to your truck . . . . enjoy!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Daniel! I'm always hauling stuff so getting things tied down with the truck has always seemed harder than with other vehicles I've owned. I'm really happy now about the tie downs and storage. @danielchambers1958

[@bobg8378]

Beautiful truck, I've got an older F-150 that I'd love to replace with that one... So yeah, enter me in this giveaway!! LoL

[@BrandonLund]

I cant get over the price of vehicles right now. Hopefully this lasts because I plan to get 15 more years out of it.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Thanks for the vid,,especially the screw kit!!!

[@BrandonLund]

You bet! I'm glad to help!

[@Historynerd42]

Beautiful truck. Great color.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you :)🙏

[@paultrimble9390]

My son got him 2018 f150 V8 5.0, Electric blue I think 90k miles on it for low low price of 27kish more like 28 .it is nice 4 door get him on the channel to. Go easy on him got Mom's side family smarts. Lol But I love still bless his heart. He's pretty good boy loves to work so that's good. Trying teach him some mechanics, welding, Yeah he was saying something about that tailgate assist he wanting get it. Well stay safe . From ole hillbilly buddy.

[@BrandonLund]

That tailgate assist is really nice. The tailgates on these are pretty heavy so it's nice not blowing out your shoulder trying to hold stuff in one hand and let the tailgate down with the other LOL

[@rudyrivera7426]

We do appreciate it! Thanks! 👍

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks again!

[@V8SKULLS]

Very nice truck and the set up is perfect, love the half box at your tail gate. That's perfect so when you hit the breaks , everything doesn't fly forward. By the way where or what part of the country do you live. Just wanted to know if you get much snow.? I live in south Florida. Well have a blessed day brother, great video. And beautiful truck

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I;m really happy with this setup. I live in cetral Maine. We get a lot of snow but so far this year it has been extremly mild.

[@V8SKULLS]

@Brandon Lund oh OK, I was looking at the surrounding and thought it was New Hampshire, my uncle live there, and see him ever year. Up were you and him live is God's Country. Thanks brother, always good to talk to you. Be good and safe. Happy New Years

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man and same to you man! 🙏

[@melolds8288]

Great that’s what I need thanks for sharing

[@BrandonLund]

Happy to help

[@dc85337]

I see you have a plastic box in the back to put stuff into and control movement. I put 2 2x6's on top of each other in the wood containment slots. I put holes/slots in the top board to tie things to, to prevent rolling/moving. (Big welding cylinders, propane tanks, groceries, etc.) Nobody uses those slots for what they are for (OK, I do, but no one else). Try it - you may like it, for when the plastic tub just doesn't quite work. PS I put struts on my tailgate also, big difference.

[@BrandonLund]

You and me bud LOL. I also use those little channels for 2x's. They work great. Like you mentioned they work awesome for tanks. I trust it a lot more than the plastic 👍

[@dc85337]

@@BrandonLund 👍

[@chrisvite3807]

Beautiful truck!

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! ☺

[@kobayashimaru8114]

Would you mind telling me what number is stamped on the keys? I didn't get any when I bought the truck but I'd imagine they're probably using standard keys like file cabinets.

[@BrandonLund]

If you send me an email I will get that info for you. [e-mail]

[@BrandonLund]

Hey buddy, I checked today. They don't have any numbers stamped on them. I will gladly give you one of my spares if you want to email me your address. I'll seond it out to you in a letter envelope.

[@kobayashimaru8114]

@@BrandonLund That's a very generous offer thank you! E-mail sent. Allow me to cover the shipping and your gas at least!

[@BrandonLund]

It's not necessary. I appreciate your support. I will get to the post office this week and get it sent off to you 👍

[@chrisallen3741]

Could you tell me where i can get steel from in maine….close maybe to central of the state

[@BrandonLund]

Right on! I get most of my stuff at Brown's. They have the really good prices and a good selection brownsweldingandsteel.com/

[@guillermonieri4203]

Thank you.

[@BrandonLund]

You're welcome!

[@jakeschisler7525]

Looks nice but it won't work in my Chevy truck. I've had a bed liner like that but they are slippery, last 2 trucks I've owned have the factory spray in, hardly anything slides.

[@BrandonLund]

I've contemplated putting in a sprayed liner because I like the clean look but then I would just end up dropping this back in anyways so it wouldn't make sense. The bodies and bed on these are aluminum so im not sure how much abuse it could take before it dented.

[@jakeschisler7525]

@@BrandonLund I don't know much about the aluminum bed

[@BrandonLund]

I've owned Chevy my entire life. My 2002 rotted in half and I got bitter. I loved that truck. The seats were the most comfortable of any truck I've ever owned and the motor would have gone forever but the thing rotted out like crazy. GM really fried me. My father in law bought this truck brand new in 2018 as a lease. He drove it 26,000 miles of which 3,500 were mine going from Maine to Chicago on a family trip. When his lease was up I had the lease transfered into my name and bought out his lease. I paid 28k for the truck. We will never see these prices again so this truck will have to last my lifetime lol.

[@williamdillingham5781]

Screwing those into the sheet metal of the truck bed ,doesn't matter what the hardware is rated because that sheet metal is going to tear before the hardware breaks

[@BrandonLund]

If it were just sheet metal that would be true but there is backer material behind it that makes it about 1/4 thick material your going into.

[@jamesleathers371]

Anything illegal inside your truck?

[@BrandonLund]

Only if you can find it...

[@jamesleathers371]

@@BrandonLund I take you as more of a “personal locker” kind of guy.

[@BrandonLund]

😘

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼🎉😎

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! ❤️

[@alsouthern7190]

Nice tie downs but won't fit my old 1984 Ford F-150 : )

[@BrandonLund]

LOL thanks man!