Hi All, I'm looking to install tie down anchors to the bed of my '96 F250..regular 8' bed..all factory, no mods. The anchors I'm looking for are the kind that retract back flush into their holes-NOT the push-pop up style, rather the you-pull-them-up -yourself style. I was actually able to score 2 of these from a local bedliner shop and they fit the rear holes (closest to the tailgate) perfectly. But, the center holes and holes near the cab are different and I'd guess they take a different stlye? Let me see if I can post a pic of the ones I have now...anyone have a source for these? Thanks in advance!
Jay

 

NOT this kind...



http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z239/Jordansepto/Tiedown.jpg

 

But This kind...

 

They look like the Bulldog #4003.

This resellers site says it fits all but a certain year Tundra and some Nissans.
The manufacturers web-site says it's for 97 and newer F Series.

I installed the #4001's my 88 F150. They don't have the stainless steel top trim plate.

As you stated they fit the rear stake pockets fine. I had to grind the bottom plate to get them to fit the
other stake pockets. (Bubba job).

http://www.pickupspecialties.com/tiedowns.htm

Here's the link to the manufacturers web-site and what fits what.

http://www.bullamerica.com/index.htm

 

Yea, that was my problem...I realy like the way they work and look...but I'm stuck with just the 2 rear ones. Since you modified yours, do they fit OK without pulling out? Can they both be modded to fit the center and front holes? Thanks for the help!

Jay

 

For the 4 other stake pockets, I had to grind one edge of the bottom mounting plate which was to big.
After grinding the plate it would grab the bottom outside edge
of the stake pocket. If I recall there is only one edge inside the stake
pocket to grab.

I have an over the rail type bed liner. Even though only one edge is holding the assembly in place it
works fine and sits level on the bed rail.