Whose added more cargo anchors in the floor? (1 Viewer)

[jcardona1]

I have all the seats removed in my 80 and use it the space to carry totes, coolers, etc. I like to have everything strapped down during wheeling.

Has anybody added more cargo anchors to the floor of the 80? Pics of what you did? Which anchors? Since I have the dog near the rear sliding window I lose use of most of the existing 3rd row seat anchors and I'd like to have more options.

This is what I currently have. I remove the 2nd row seat bolts and used longer bolts to serve as an anchor point for the tie-down...

 

[scottryana]

I used these in my 55, worked very well. When I wasn't using them you just pull the tie down ring off and you are left with a smooth bump on the floor, you don't have to worry about snagging anything on or the dog cutting himself etc.

http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/product/181/AnchorPlates

 

[jcardona1]

Very nice, thanks for the link! I like that they come with the backing plate already.

Has anybody found some single-mount tie downs that could go in existing bolt holes for the seats? Most I have seen require two mounting holes...

 

[jcardona1]

Ok just ordered a few of these in the meantime to add on all the extra bolt holes around the floor. 5 pack for $6.50!

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/rope-ring-with-clip-b21-5-for-5-00.html

 

[western flyer]

I have all the seats removed in my 80 and use it the space to carry totes, coolers, etc.

Jose: How do you drive with all the seats removed????

[/QUOTE] Since I have the dog near the rear sliding window I lose use of most of the existing 3rd row seat anchors and I'd like to have more options. [/QUOTE]

On camp trips with my 80 lb. Labrador I put the dog on top of the cooler and some RM Action Packers (the cooler and Action Packers are the same height), with a square-shaped dog bed on top of the containers, and a webbing cargo barrier between him and the seats. As a result he has enough room be comfortable in the back, the cargo barrier makes it moderately safe for him and us, and I can carry a moderate amount of stuff under him.

The tie-downs you bought should work fine. The tie-downs Scottryana suggested are trick.

Cheers, Jon

 

[bruja blanca]

I think we are going to go with the Steadymate angled L track to replace the metal carpet strip near the tailgate and another piece near the rear seats where the carpet starts again.

Steadymate cargo by 08TTbrujablanca, on Flickr​

 

[scottryana]

Found this old pic of them in my 55.

 

[2000UZJ]

I think we are going to go with the Steadymate angled L track to replace the metal carpet strip near the tailgate and another piece near the rear seats where the carpet starts again. http://www.flickr.com/photos/64138091@N03/10178332645/ Steadymate cargo by 08TTbrujablanca, on Flickr

That's a very clean setup. I may do this in my 100.

Thanks for the idea. If I do decide to do it, I'll post a few pictures.

 

[Bastler]

I picked up some anchors at TSC that were similar to these:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/sto...with-2-bolt-base-1200-lb-maximum?cm_vc=-10005

I was just using them to provide tie-down points for a child seat in the second row. I put some epoxy on the bottom of the flanges and then secured them to the floor with #12 self-drilling screws. I cut x-shaped slits in the carpet so that I could flip them up to use them, or cover them when not in use.

 

[IBCRUSN]

I have used these folks a few times. and been happy with the products I received.

http://pitposse.com/tiedohoandtr.html

 

[Dr Gil]

Since I never use them, I permanently took out my 3rd row seats and cut the belts. That gave me 4 additional anchors, plus the stock seat anchors.

 

[jcardona1]

Ok just ordered a few of these in the meantime to add on all the extra bolt holes around the floor. 5 pack for $6.50!

http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/rope-ring-with-clip-b21-5-for-5-00.html

Quick update on these anchors. They worked perfectly using existing bolts for the 2nd row seats!

Since I never use them, I permanently took out my 3rd row seats and cut the belts. That gave me 4 additional anchors, plus the stock seat anchors.

I like those tracks, very cool! What brand are they?

 

[Dr Gil]

They are called Core Trax