Installed D-Rings in the Bed (Pics)

Probably the best reason to add d-rings to the bed bolts. Stock tacomas don't come with good tie-down locations for gas cans.

 

Definitely good advice, I'll try that. I can back both of them out about 2 inches, and then its really tough from that point on.

Yeah, I chickened out on the drain holes. Better to do it right, then eliminate 2 out of the three drain holes.

 

I assume you have soaked them good with WD-40 or similar? Back them out and soak it good - let it sit over night - get the bit seated in good so you don't strip - and then tap the end of the wrench handle some solid blows - might be all it needs.

 

4 d rings for $1.99 shipped,

$15 DC Cargo V-Ring Tie-Down Anchors |4 Pack | 2" Diameter Steel Bolt-on D-Rings for Cargo on Trucks, Pickups, Trailers |Flush Mount Tie-Down Anchor, Replacement for D-Ring Tie-Down w/Plastic Pan Fitting

https://www.amazon.com/DC-Cargo-Mal...rd_wg=0qbUT&psc=1&refRID=46WWXC91TS1BB9YR41F6

 

Thank You, just ordered. Can always use extra rings somewhere.

 

Good tip. I found that mine already had a set installed. I actually thought it was factory, until I saw this.

Mine are actually installed separate from the bed bolts. The original owner must have just drive a hole and mounted them.

 

I probably should get those bed bolts out, clean them up, and anti-seize them. Looks like they could use it. Are there any better after market replacements? Would love to ditch the torx.

 

Brand new one's are available from Toyota - and there may be a stainless replacement out there - but I think if you remove the old ones, clean them, paint them, and anti-seize them you will be in good shape - and the sooner you do it the easier it will be.

 

Stainless would be a good.

 

need to do this bad this spring. I gave a half ass try last year to get the bolts out, even with my dewalt impact and no luck.

 

Picking up two tomorrow at the dealer, $25 with sales tax. Makes it easy for me, no extra drilling or anything. Hoping the bolts come out easy, they should, the truck only has 11,000 miles on it.

 

I picked up two of the tie down hooks last week and installed them yesterday on my 2011. I was pumped because my 20v impact zipped them right out. Did some dremmeling and threw some paint on and mounted them how I wanted them to face. Wished I could get them to swivel but oh well. I have them both facing each other. Glad to have those two extra mounting spots.

 

I finished my install last night!

 

Very nice work - are the front 4 the Dodge D-rings? Nice the way they fold flat. And did you paint your bolts?

 

Thanks! No, they are actually the $1.99 rings posted a few messages up. They surprised all of my expectations, and seem to be the real deal. 1,000lb WLL!

Yes, I did remove and paint my bolts. Mine had not begun to rust at all, but there was bare metal after I filed the washer retaining rings flat.

 

Follow up: I picked up the D ring tie downs from the dealer. Used my battery impact but didn't really need it. Bolts came right out and right back in with the tie downs D rings attached.

 

@jpowell1161 - How did you cut the bed mat so neatly with the circle cut-outs? Looks great!

 

Looks awesome ! Great job cutting your mat like that, looks factory! What d rings did you use ?

 

At the bottom of the page there is links to listings for the d rings, Amazon has a 10 pack option for under 20$

 

I went to HD and picked up a Milwaukee 3" hole saw with an arbor. The bed mat is tough, but it went through it!