cheap tie downs for 1st gen 4runner

[corax]

I made these years ago, so no step-by-step pics (if you can't figure it out, you probably shouldn't be playing with a welder ) Originally I had planned to run a cargo net between the 2 points on each side and wrap it around the top to help stop anything in the back from flying forward in an accident, just never got around to it

Materials:
1.5" chain (link size, duh )
1" long, 7/16" diameter, fine thread bolt

cut a link off your length of chain, weld it to the bolt head



I welded it with the cut side towards the bolt . . . you know, so the link doesn't bend and open up again. The tie-downs are threaded into the same hole that the Canadians used for the rear seat belt shoulder straps, so I don't think attachment strength sohould be an issue. BTW, the 1.5" chain links are the perfect size for nylon tie strap hooks - use whatever size you want.

oh yeah,
** WARNING: DO NOT USE THESE FOR VEHICLE RECOVERY OR EXTRICATION**
can't be too safe with disclaimers these days, if you do try though, make sure to take video

[CJM]

FWIW i made something similar for tie downs in my pick up bed with some large eye bolts.

[waskillywabbit]

7/16-20 on the bolts

[Scuba]

Shoot, I think im just gonna tack a link or 4 to my tool box..

[CJM]

Shoot, I think im just gonna tack a link or 4 to my tool box..

Watch out, aluminum bends easy man.. I used washers with my eye hooks that are like 2 inches diameter to spread the load over a larger area. Also my toolbox is TOTALLY bolted to the stake holes using large J hooks.

[Scuba]

Yeah I got to thinking, Maybe weld a link to a few bolts and run those through the with some washers..

[X-Tool Pimp]

I used washers with my eye hooks that are like 2 inches diameter to spread the load over a larger area.

Mine double as body bolts (look in the corners)
[img width=800 height=598]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc245/tonytoolpimp/bee/P1010010.jpg[/img]

[CJM]

Nice.

I wish my bed was similar but I dont know whats truly under it due to the bedliner. I put mine in the edges and put huge washers on them-they held strong when I really yanked on them with some ratchet straps so im happy.

[Scuba]

Got a chance to tinker with the rig today, Didnt do the whole chain thing, I found these eye bolts that were perfect.
There's one on the other side of the toolbox too.




I guess this thread is going to turn into a "show off your custom tie down" thread..

[CJM]

Same as mine scuba Washer really helps distribute the load imho, just make sure your box is bolted down really good otherwise all that work for nothing.