Bed Tie Downs
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5th Wheeling
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Bed Tie Downs
I want to install the bed tie downs that mount on the sides of the bed. I see there is a huge difference in price between genuine Ford and aftermarket. I need both the brackets and cleats. Any experiences / recommendations on aftermarket ones or should I just belly up and get Ford ones?
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If you get the brackets from Ford, E track accessories will fit into the slots easier and be cheaper than the Ford option.
My experience has been that the Ford cleats or tie downs fit a little too snugly and had to be tapped in or out with a rubber mallet. But others have posted here that they had only a little or no difficulty.
My experience has been that the Ford cleats or tie downs fit a little too snugly and had to be tapped in or out with a rubber mallet. But others have posted here that they had only a little or no difficulty.
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Bed tie down
I bought this brand and they have been great for a couple years now. They get used quite often. They are tight to get them installed and required a firm handgrip. I just noticed this set states that they are foldable. The ones I installed were fixed.
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I've found these satisfactory: https://www.harborfreight.com/e-track-ring-66728.html
More at: https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=e%20track
More at: https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=e%20track
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I’m thinking of going OEM with both brackets and cleats. Any idea if there would be any difference in bracket mounting hole locations between a 2022SD and an earlier truck? I can’t imagine there would be.
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I've found these satisfactory: https://www.harborfreight.com/e-track-ring-66728.html
More at: https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=e%20track
More at: https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=e%20track
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5th Wheeling
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Well, since the aftermarket ones were the only ones that actually state they fit a 2022 F250, I ordered a set. Will report on fit next week.
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