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Installed D-Rings in the Bed (Pics)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Neubs, Feb 27, 2009.

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  1. Jun 22, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    You're welcome, glad I could provide something useful! Thanks for the rep points! :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Jun 22, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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    Hah, I just mentioned to my friend today that I wanted D-rings at the front of the bed, and I come on here to see this thread at the top!
     
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  3. Jun 22, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    I just wanted to get this back up here. I just put in an order will go get them this weekend.

     
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  4. Jul 16, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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    Great Write up!!
    Now that we have kayaks on order, we need some extra floor tie-downs. Saw this thread and thought..... 4 extra tie-downs would be GREAT. Ordered a set of 5 for $5 online and a T55 torx. Hope to have this done this week.
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  5. Sep 14, 2012 at 5:25 AM
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    Swapped Hoods (!!!), DTRL Toggle Switch, Disabled seatbelt/ignition chime, Disabled lock/unlock beeps, Installed D-Rings in bed, Debadged "Toyota" on transom (now just one line straight across), Removed mud flaps, Removed TRD Stickers, Custom aluminum "ladder rack" with CB mount (Wilson 2000 Trucker; Uniden 520), WeatherTech; Just getting started!
    This was a great idea! I ordered D-Rings from ArmySurplusWarehouse.com. Had to bore them out a little in order to get the bed bolt to fit through. No big deal; just thought I'd mention it in case anyone orders from there. $1/ring and they're rugged.

    I've had them in the bed for a couple weeks and have used them on countless occasions. Thanks for posting (Love TW!)!
     
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  6. Sep 15, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    Just curious why unbolt the bed bolt? The Tacoma oem rings bolt into the side of the bed with a large backing plate, they seem like they have the same strength as the rear tie downs?
     
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  7. Sep 15, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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    You have to unbolt the bed bolts to add additional d-rings on the floor.

    The d-rings on the bedsides aren't always ideal for certain situations.

    Right now, I have 6 d-rings in the floor and the 4 D-rings on the bedside that came with the truck.

    More options for tying cargo/safely.
     
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    Neubs, what's the anti-seize for? Has anyone else used it?

    I found this thread and immediately called my local Dodge dealer and picked up 4 very heavy duty D rings for $13!
     
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  9. Oct 10, 2012 at 10:06 AM
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    I used the anti-seize on my bed bolts and the purpose was to insulate against corrosion and help prevent rust. With enough time time bolts could rust and fuse together with the bolt holes. I have two of the Dodge D-rings and they are outstanding. However, when they get torqued down the bolts will slightly crush the metal where the d-ring pivots from. See the last picture below to see what I am talking about. It made one of my d-rings difficult to articulate by hand but it works nonetheless.

    Here is what my bed bolts looked like after 3 years in southern California (a very dry climate with 9" of rain a year).
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    I've been wondering how well jamming a nylon washer between the retainer flats would work. It should make them easier to work the ring, but might also make them able to rattle. Haven't tried it yet, but may be something to think about.
     
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  11. Oct 10, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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    x2 I had similar thoughts as well. If I ever have a reason to take the bolt back out I may give that a try although mine is now slightly deformed so I'm not so sure if it's worth the effort.
     
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    You could just put a small washer between the head of the bolt and the link to raise it up.
     
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  13. Oct 10, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    Yes, That's good advice for sure. Anyone doing the Dodge rings mod should probably do so. I'd give it a shot if I need something to do one day.
     
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    What setting on the torque wrench to reinstall bed bolts. I have two oem d rings to istall tomorrow. Wish I'd have known about the army surplus earlier. This has been an interesting thread. Apprecite the info on torque wrench setting. Thanks Guy's.
     
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    Thanks Crom. I'll give it a try. Appreciate your response.
     
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  17. Oct 24, 2012 at 10:41 PM
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    Did this tonight using six OEM Toyota rings. Only took me about an hour. Only problem I had was removing the bolts from the bed. My ratchet was about 12 inches! Next time ill grab a pipe for some leverage. Anyway, great mod for hauling dirt bikes and the kayak.
     
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    I installed my 4 Dodge D Rings this past weekend. I found some stainless steel lock washers to elevated the bolt head so it wouldn't pinch the D Ring. However, once I put one in, I didn't like that it projected about 3/16 or so above the bed rails. So, I removed the lock washer. To my surprise, my bolt heads didn't pinch the D Rings. I've got a 2013 Taco so I wonder if the bolt heads are smaller?
     
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  19. Oct 25, 2012 at 6:37 AM
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    Yet another mod that I've been sittin on. Just gonna do the front 2 to go with the rear 2 already there. Not cuttin the bedmat either, it can just curl up whenever actually using the drings up front. Thanks for the bump on the thread so it jumped back up in the subbed thread list..............
     
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  20. Oct 25, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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    Remember if you use anti-seize on the threads your torque settings should be lower because of the lower friction the anti-seize provides.
     
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