Possible tie down solution for tailgate assist?

[Bj517]

I finally got my truck and installed the tailgate assist and these brackets work perfectly as a fixed tie down point in place of the lost bottle opener! I'll try to get some pictures later but they worked exactly as I had hoped previously. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid bracket.

Except the original tiedown point uses 2 bolts, correct? I'd be hesitant to put too much load on these with only one bolt

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[kmish203]

Here’s a couple pictures I got! You have to use a washer as the hole in the bracket is larger than the screw head but it feels super solid and strong. Clearance is perfect when tailgate is closed and it stays tucked out of the way

 

[Cruzer01]

Great find, looks good. Added to my list, thank you.

 

[Barracuda340]

I am going to make one of these today at work. Somebody else was making these and quit doing it. Going to just put a round hole in it though.

 

[fossil]

a tailgate assist kit that causes a loss of tailgate functionally is half assed.

 

[kmish203]

a tailgate assist kit that causes a loss of tailgate functionally is half assed.

What a helpful comment.

This thread is about finding solutions to a problem and sharing them with others. Not crying about it.

 

[fossil]

What a helpful comment.

This thread is about finding solutions to a problem and sharing them with others. Not crying about it.

no crying, laughing

 

[Don806]

I am going to make one of these today at work. Somebody else was making these and quit doing it. Going to just put a round hole in it though.

Something similar is what I’be got a buddy working on

 

[Barracuda340]

Made it. Fits great. Gonna primer and paint it next.

 

[Cruzer01]

Made it. Fits great. Gonna primer and paint it next.

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Made it. Fits great. Gonna primer and paint it next.

Looks great!

 

[Nickyweg]

Anyone selling these modified tie downs ?

 

[jtthomas]

I see how you have this in here, but it seems to me that if you actually use it as a tie down, all the force of the weight is going to be levered against your tailgate (with the tailgate acting like a fulcrum), and applying serious pressure to your bolt.

Any reason you didn't put it up on the "top" of the tailgate, on your bedliner?

 

[Iron Mike]

Made it. Fits great. Gonna primer and paint it next.

Hey Matt, any chance you can make me a set of these tie downs? they are the best

 

[Nw_adventure]

Hey Matt, any chance you can make me a set of these tie downs? they are the best

I second that

 

[Marcin]

Matt if you could me extra set i would greatly appreciate.

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