& A few days ago, I posted a request asking about good-quality
& tiedowns that install in the Dakota's bed stake holes (pre-'97s
& don't have stock tiedowns). The tiedowns commonly available in
& the local stores suck, quite frankly. I've already broken or
& otherwise rendered 4 unusable, and was in the market for something
& that could actually take a pounding and let you use ratcheting
& load straps.
I just buy the biggest eye-bolts I can find. .5" threads and 2" eye.
Drill four holes in each corner of the bed, on the sides. Mount with
.5" washers and 2.5" diameter fender washers. These are cheap and
tough.
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Frank Ball 1UR-M frankb@sr.hp.com (707) 794-4168 work
Hewlett Packard (707) 794-3038 fax (707) 538-3693 home
1212 Valley House Drive Kawi KDX200, Yamaha XT350 YZF600R Seca 750
Rohnert Park CA 94928-4999 '95 Dakota SLT Club Cab V8 5-Speed 2WD
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