Adding D-rings to the bed floor

[KALRODJ]

Hi,


I am new here; I recently bought a new (to me) Tacoma 2012 4x4, and I want to add a few more of the factory D-rings / tie-downs to the floor of my bed. I have seen them on ebay for around $25.

My question:

Are the Toyota factory D-rimgs the best choice? Are there better options?

Are there holes for additional D-rings in the frame (under the bed)?

Can anyone who has done this post pics and or comments?


So far, this will be my first mod. But checking out some of the "builds" is giving me ideas. Too bad my wallet cant keep up with my wish-list.


Paul

 

[enzo]

Try searching Tacomaworld. I remember several people doing write ups on adding D rings.

 

[bkg]

EXACT same post is on at least 4 different forums now....

 

[Plannerman]

The factory d-rings are not the way to go. Get some military surplus Humvee d-rings. Much, much cheaper and much more functional. The complete write up is on Tacomaworld.com.

 

[jeverich]

I have 2 or 3 of said military surplus D-Rings if you're interested..

Think that I have a grand total of 4 in my bed. They're pretty skookum - even welded a couple of them on to my bed rack.

Lemmeknow.



I believe that I did have to drill the bolt holes on the aftermarket rings out ever so slightly, to get them to work.



http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/28533-installed-d-rings-bed-pics.html

 

[KALRODJ]

Thanks for all the input. i am going to go with the factory D-rings. As for my posting on other forums..... well, Like many of you, I want to get the opinions of the different "groups" of people on the different forums.... I am new to these forums.....

Paul

 

[TEJASYOTA]

I know that you have already decided to go with the factory D-rings….
I went with Mac's Tie Downs.
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2087892&postcount=35

 

[Jeremy m.]

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/military-issue-vehicle-cargo-tie-down.html