Pickup Bed Tie-Downs

[Thutchis]

Any pickup needs cargo tie-downs in the bed. I was watching Jay Leno's Garage segment on the Telo mini-truck. One feature they are putting on the Telo is e-track. e-track is a strip of metal with attach points every inch or so. There are multiple possible attachments to the e-track, straps, D-rings, etc. You can then use the tie-downs for securing motorcycles, ATVs, cargo nets, tarps, you name it.

Adding e-track on each side of the bed would be a cool feature. Or this could be an optional accessory. All Slate needs to do in this case is put e-track attachment points along the bed walls.

 

[AZFox]

Nissan has a pretty good system called Utili-Track.

[T]he Utili-Track system is not limited to just tie-downs; it can also accommodate other accessories like bed extenders, hold-down eyes, and even specialized cargo management systems, making it a versatile solution for various cargo securing needs.​

 

[Trace26]

On some of the prototypes I saw rails on the side of the bed.

 

[GaRailroader]

How about stake pockets? On prior pick-ups, I’ve mounted tie down anchors into the the stake pockets.

 

[Thutchis]

How about stake pockets? On prior pick-ups, I’ve mounted tie down anchors into the the stake pockets.

I haven't seen stake pockets for years.

 

[Imhotep]

How about stake pockets? On prior pick-ups, I’ve mounted tie down anchors into the the stake pockets.

You mean “Slate pockets?”

 

[GaRailroader]

I haven't seen stake pockets for years.

All of my prior pick-ups have had them. The last being a 2019 Colorado. For hauling dirt bikes they are a lot more stable when the tie down is in the stake pocket versus the loops welded into the bed. When using the in bed loops your straps end up being too parallel to the forks and allow the bikes to sway a lot more. I always thought the cleats on the top outside of the bed of Ford Couriers and Explorer Sportracs would be a good setup for dirt bikes.

 

[AZFox]

I always thought the cleats on the top outside of the bed of Ford Couriers and Explorer Sportracs would be a good setup for dirt bikes.

The Datsun Pickup had those. They were useful.

 

[Letas]

ETrack is great for dry vans, lets you set whatever height you need. No need for in the bed of a pickup. Regular hooks is fine

 

[solartogo]

The real question is: Does the standard Slate truck bed have _any_ tie down points, and of what kind? I know there are optional T-rail accessories that can be mounted in various locations, but I found no description of how they attach... and they all seem to be connected to the top of the bed body (on the very top of the bed sides, or just under the top on the inside).

So my question expands to four questions:

1) Are the any and what kind of tie down points in the bottom of the bed?
2) Do the T-rails replace other tie down points when installed?
3) Could other tie down mechanisms be installed at the T-Rail mounting points?
4) Are there T-rail accessories that allow connection of standard tie-down straps (with hooks on the ends; obviously, the straps wouldn't directly hook to the T-rail)?

 

[Sturm]

The Datsun Pickup had those. They were useful.

That. Is a pretty truck.

I miss the days when a "truck" wasn't an ultra-comfortable, high-performance family porter.

Mayhap Slate can help pull the vibe back to where it should be...

 

[Doctors Do Little]

How about stake pockets? On prior pick-ups, I’ve mounted tie down anchors into the the stake pockets.

Me too. Amazon is ubiquitous in choices accordingly.

 

[solartogo]

The real question is: Does the standard Slate truck bed have _any_ tie down points, and of what kind? I know there are optional T-rail accessories that can be mounted in various locations, but I found no description of how they attach... and they all seem to be connected to the top of the bed body (on the very top of the bed sides, or just under the top on the inside).

So my question expands to four questions:

1) Are the any and what kind of tie down points in the bottom of the bed?
2) Do the T-rails replace other tie down points when installed?
3) Could other tie down mechanisms be installed at the T-Rail mounting points?
4) Are there T-rail accessories that allow connection of standard tie-down straps (with hooks on the ends; obviously, the straps wouldn't directly hook to the T-rail)?

Sorry, five questions:

5) What style and size of T-rail are used in the Slate options? After trying to answer question #4 (unsuccessfuly so far), It seems there are T-Rail, of different sizes, T-slots, T-track? Or at least I can't figure out any reason to believe that all of them are the same, or even the same sizes.

 

[Twisted Santa]

Here’s my plan. Use a few of the bolts in the bottom of the bed to attach some d-rings. Done.

 

[007]

Here’s my plan. Use a few of the bolts in the bottom of the bed to attach some d-rings. Done.

Hopefully that won't be too hard to do.