Bed Rails? Nah. I just need tie down points

[Rough1]

https://a.co/d/65ycap5

This is what I will go with.

I don't think I need a rail system for anything.

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[Barnaby’sdad]

https://a.co/d/65ycap5

This is what I will go with.

I don't think I need a rail system for anything.

So you’re just going to put a bunch of random holes in the bed rail to mount those to?

For what it’s worth, the only reason I got the bedrail system is to mount my Alu-Cab. Unless you have a VERY specific need for one (I invented one), the average person could get by without one.

 

[ChrisNLA]

So you’re just going to put a bunch of random holes in the bed rail to mount those to?

For what it’s worth, the only reason I got the bedrail system is to mount my Alu-Cab. Unless you have a VERY specific need for one (I invented one), the average person could get by without one.

Looks like those are threaded M6 - so they'd thread into the existing holes around the perimeter of the bed below the rail.

 

[Darkspeed]

https://a.co/d/j6V28UG

 

[Rough1]

So you’re just going to put a bunch of random holes in the bed rail to mount those to?

For what it’s worth, the only reason I got the bedrail system is to mount my Alu-Cab. Unless you have a VERY specific need for one (I invented one), the average person could get by without one.

Mav is correct. These are M6 threaded for the 12 threaded holes in the bed.

I was on the Trail Rail trail for a few days before it hit me that I have no need for one. lol.
So, this should work just fine for lashing the kayaks along with the heavier tie-down points already installed in the bed.

 

[Barnaby’sdad]

Interesting. I’ve got a pack of these in the garage. I can’t say that I’d trust them for anything more than light duty work (fine for something like a kayak, I’m guessing).

 

[JRobes]

Keep in mind they're just nuts welded to the back side of the bed's side wall sheet metal that can easily flex when not used in a stronger system (the rails). I'm sure they'd work fine for attaching a tarp or something light to, but not a chance would I trust them as a tie down that'll have a lot of off axis tensile load.

 

[Darkspeed]

I would not trust single shear m6 stainless with no load rating.

 

[Jim7983]

I did exactly as the OP suggested for light duty tie downs. Great minds think alike.

 

[wchevron]

May want to go with D-rings so they lay flat when not in use.

https://www.amazon.com/EXCELFU-Anch...icXNhIjoiNi40NiIsInFzcCI6IjYuMTkifQ==&sr=8-37

 

[cafecito]

This is how I read this post...

Keep in mind they're just nuts welded to the back side of the bed's side wall sheet metal that can easily flex when not used in a stronger system (the rails).

Yep, I agree.

I'm sure they'd work fine for attaching a tarp or something light to, but not a chance would I trust them as a tie down that'll have a lot of off axis tensile load.

Makes sense, but that's a particularly specific and professional way to express that concern...

*checks profile* "Mechanical Engineer"

I knew it...

 

[JRobes]

*checks profile* "Mechanical Engineer"

I knew it...

Sorry, sometimes hard to turn it off after hours ?

 

[dcmdon]

I just bought steel eyes and screwed them into the holes that the rails mount to.

I'm into them for like $12. Which is fine.

The corner tie downs are all I need for things like motorcycles. The eyes are all I need.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PRQQ3C7/

 

[cafecito]

Sorry, sometimes hard to turn it off after hours ?

Heh, well the only reason I read it like that is because I'm a technical writer. I can't turn my grammar snot off either.

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