D-Rings in back seat - DC

My previous vehicle had several tie-in points built into the headliner/roof, and I was really missing them. Use them mostly for the dogs; coming or going from the Taco base camp, its great to hook them up to something while I do whatever else is needed, like pour them some water. (and not worry about a rope/leash riding the paint if I tie them off in the bed)


So here's my solution;









Not-really-needed-but-I-already-typed-it-so-here-it-is-How-To!


Pack of these guys;





1) Fold it over / bend the ends together so the screw holes line up

2) Cut off one side tab/one of the screw holes (whichever side got more "bend" to it as you folded the together. Leave the flatter side in place.

3) Cycle the D-Ring itself around a few times to ensure the tab is wrapped around it, but not constricting it.

4) Remove some of the metal to one side of the remaining tab/hole, so the remaining tab is thin enough to slot into the "oh-sh*t handles" existing molding.

5) File it a bit so there's no sharp edges.


You're wanting to make it look like this:







So it can fit into the handle like this (Didnt realize how out of focus this was. Sorry):





6) Get new bolts that are slightly longer (cant tell you want size/thread because I didnt do this) - OR remove the washers from the existing screw and reuse them. Removing the existing washers will offset the additional width from your tab. The tab will also act as a new washer, so... yeh.




7) If you're more motivated than I was, work with the screw covers so they pop back on.

8) Enjoy the new functionality.