Installed D-Rings in the Bed (Pics)

No, you want the Dodge Sprinter D rings.

Part Number

5170492AA

$6.41 each

4 = $25.64

Subtotal: $25.64

Estimated Standard Shipping: $10.08

Total: $35.72

https://parts.lithiagrantspass.com/oem-parts/mopar-retainer-5170492aa

 

I got 4 of those. Ended up getting 2 more to put in the unpainted bed bolts.

 

I live in Cali and have called multiple Dodge dealers asking for this part. No luck.. they all just refer me to Mercedes lol... trying to drive in and pick them up as to not pay the ridiculous shipping cost

 

Seriously? A D ring can cause cancer?

 

Living in California causes cancer.

 

Wait... so does that mean I can't buy them in Cali?

 

Try these

$35 Toyota Tacoma Cargo Bed D-Ring Pair 2005 06 07 08 09 10 11

https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Tacom...?keywords=toyota+d-ring&qid=1569597480&sr=8-6

 

I dunno. It's your state. I just posted that screenshot from the Oregon dealer that I ordered from. The 1st pair that I bought, I got from my local dealer. I drove 10 miles round trip and paid for them and then another 10 mile round trip to pick them up when they came in. When I wanted more, I decided that my time and gas was worth more than $10, so I ordered them from that link I posted.

 

If that was the case, you wouldn't be able to purchase anything in California. Once they figure out how to label air, water, and soil, there will be Prop 65 warnings on those too!
In other CA news: https://www.powernationtv.com/post/tesla-police-cruiser-runs-out-of-battery-during-pursuit
I guess if the Bay area has no intention of enforcing law, this is a good way to go.

 

I want to remove the 'D' rings but I would have to buy new bed bolts.

 

Just buy washers. The bolts are not cheap. Actually those are the back ones by the tailgate. I am not sure about those.

 

The 'D' ring bolts are pan head bolts. I'd want the round heads. I removed one, I think it is a unit, like the stock bolt/washer. Maybe I'll trade for stock bolts and a six pack.

 

Ah, got you. If you haven't already, consider applying a little anti-seize on those bolts (at least the ones up by the cab). I had a problem with those but it may have been due to the bed rack I had mounted with them and water seeping through that way.
Darn near stripped one out. Rented an impact just in time and managed to get it out.

 

The previous owner installed 'D' rings and bed mat, then put on a camper shell. The front rings are like new, looks like a larger bolt. The ones near the tailgate have surface rust from rain.

 

Everything now a days causes cancer

 

what is everyone using to make cuts in the rubber mat?

the thing is pretty heavy duty. I had a hard time even with a Milwaukee bi-metal hole saw bit.
Haven't figured out how to make a nice-looking square cut, vs. round with hole-saw

 

I used a utility knife - works much better if you spray the blade with some lubricant first (and use a fresh blade)

 

FWIW. For anyone who was looking for the Dodge Sprinter rings referenced above by Bobbb and Muddinfun but couldn't find it at a dealer or online, it looks like the Dodge part number has changed. It is now 05170492AA and is available as a Chrysler/Doge part.

Example:
https://www.factorychryslerparts.co...MIouiA99K25AIViq_ICh2PNQjUEAQYASABEgIhy_D_BwE

 

These are 15/32 may get a set 4 $9. Per one review, "Confirmed that Tacoma 2005 owners need to enlarge hook’s hole little bit to use for the bed screws."

$10 JCHL Cargo Tie-Down Anchors, 4PCS 2" Black Steel V-Ring Bolt On Trailer Anchor Trailer Cargo Rope Bolt on Surface Mounting Clip Truck Load Anchor Point Lashing Ring for Trailers Trucks Warehouses

https://www.amazon.com/JCHL-Tie-Dow...A48R8X4KVM8J&refRID=QZ4B3E87A48R8X4KVM8J&th=1

 

Great price.

The rings may "have an assembly break strength of 4,000 pounds and an awesome safe working load limit of 1,500 pounds" but, thankfully, most of us won't use the anemic screws pictured with them, about which I doubt the same could be said.