Any recommended tie down D-rings for M1009 rear bed ??

[Sverige]

I'd like to add some tie down D-rings to the rear bed of my M1009. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations?

 

[319]

I'd like to add some tie down D-rings to the rear bed of my M1009. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations?

I use these on my trucks:

http://t.harborfreight.com/2-piece-14-cargo-d-ring-anchor-60319.html

 

[yeager1]

YES! Just installed mine this weekend. A little more than some other tie downs at $56, but works amazing. You get 4' of rail per side with 4 tie downs that can be moved anywhere. FYI- L track is what they use in cargo planes to secure freight. Here is the best part, all the holes that hold the factory top down line up perfectly with these, so the rails just bolt on, no vehicle mods needed. You can even order them in OD green. I am totally happy with them.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratch...ie-Down-Systems/Anchor-Point-Tie-Down-Kit-6PC

Lots of tie down hook options too.
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/L-Track-Stud-Fittings-Accessories

 

[Sverige]

Wow, those are pretty slick --- my only question is how do you tie anything to the bed when the track and rings are so high?

 

[Bighurt]

For what it's worth I use the rings 319 posted quite frequently. My cargo trailer has three rows of 2x4 screwed to the floor I bolt the ring to. Temporary solution to a permanent problem, but as I don't ruin the floor I can unbolt and move them at will and destroy a $2.99 2x4.

L track for the floor is a great idea as are E track for the walls.

For what it's worth the have angled l-track you can bolt to your floor.

In my experience there is no one tie down that suits all. I myself will be outfitting my next cargo trailer with both E track and L track. In fact they make tiedown straps with both ends so you don't have to search for the appropriate fitting. Or better yet all the straps work anywhere in the van so you don't have to worry about how many of each you buy.

For what it's worth I've looked into the Snap-Loc system for my pick-up, http://snaploc.com/.