Can i put a tie down on this point?

Just wanted to know has anyone added a tie down on that point? Reason im asking is because i deer hunt and would probably use ratchet straps to bring the deer on the bed without me lifting to much. So just wanted to know if it would be ok to put one in that spot.

 

That's a pretty tiny bolt. If you wanted to use the method described, a better idea would be to purchase a set of "bed stiffeners" which are much more robust, but also have the benefit of multiple tie-down points integrated.

Here's the ones I have, but there are many players in the market category:

https://www.chaosfab.com/product/2016-2022-Toyota-Tacoma-Rear-Channel-Bed-Stiffeners-48676

 

@Kwikvette sells the reinforcement brackets with attachment point

 

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@TacomaDan1993

My bed stiffeners add a tie down point, along with adding structural rigidity to your truck's bed all without taking up bed space like traditional setups



Otherwise what @Gunshot-6A posted is another very common option as it does both as well

 

The kwikvette hidden bed stiffeners with tie downs:

 

I wouldn't trust a deer hanging off that bolt. That being said, there's tons of options to utilize that area to add a tie down point; but you could honestly just use the tailgate latch hook for free

 

Thanks for all the advice. Like those kwikvette attachment points

 

For that purpose you could use the tie-down points in the front corners of the bed.

 

I did. But knowing not to use it for a heavy load. It is super convenient when tying down a light load.

 

I used these.

$15 Dog River Tools Stainless Steel Multi-Purpose Tie Down Anchor Strapping Hooks for Mounting in The Garage, Work Shop, Truck, Trailer, Golf Cart, Fence (8-Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YNMGCBF?th=1

 

How many lbs can the bed tie downs hold or what would the working load be before it cracks?

 

i don't believe there's an official load rating on this anywhere.

but there's also differences in static and dynamic loading as well. and absolutely no one measures dynamic loading.

 

Ratchet straps would be a pain in the ass to use to drag anything into the bed, you can only ratchet up so much strap before you have too much rolled up and it jams. A chain hoist, come along, or small winch at the front of the bed would work way better imo

 

This is what I used and it was still a pain in the ass getting the deer in the bed,I need to fab up some sort of ramp or something that will help with getting over the edge of the tailgate.

Small block and tackle

$19 KITUYOTO Block and Tackle Pulley System 4400 LBS Breaking Strength, 1100 LBS Work Load Pulley System for Lifting, 7:1 Lifting Power, 65 Feet 3/8" Rope Hoist, Heavy-Duty Pulley Hoist

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCP92TL8?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

There are lots of truck ramps for sale on places like Amazon

 

Jet sleds work wonders. I have 2 of the smaller ones; all of my hunting clothing/gear/bags (aside from climber/seats/blinds) lives in them, and I use them as drawers underneath my bed platform to hold all my hunting stuff during season, so its always ready to go. If I tag a deer, the sled turns back into a dragging sled, and when I get to the truck, it doubles as a ramp. You can sit one end of the sled (the pointed end) up on the tailgate, and then just squat/lift the rear of the sled and push it in. Bonus points, you really don't get much blood in your truck bc its all contained in the sled. Then rinse and repeat

 

Must be nice not being 61 years old with a bad back,30 years ago no problem, also part of the reason for a bad back...lol

 

No one ever said I didn't have a bad back lol. Some of us learn the hard way, you lift/squat with your legs, not your back. Exactly why I'm advocating for a sled. Using a sled is much easier than trying to manage a deer by its legs. Takes most of the lifting out of the equation and turns it more into push/pulling, whether you're sliding it in the truck by yourself or winching it in.

 

How about one of these.

$90 Hitch Mounted Deer Hoist for Truck, 600lbs Capacity Truck Hitch Game Hoist Adjustable Height, Lifting Generators Hunting Accessories for Outdoor Lifting Equipment for Factories Farms

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL2Y52F1