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Re: Stepsides: how do you tie things down in the bed?
I have a toolbox across the forward end of my bed. It has 2 big handles close to the edges. I run a 3/8" hemp line bowlined on the handle on one side [let's say Drvrs] and toss the line over diagonally to the Psgr Rear, where I run it under the tailgate chains, then across the back, under the Drvr tailgate chains and toss back to the Psgr toolbox handle. If I need more stability in the middle I run the rope back about halfway and loop the line under an "S" hook [like for tightening snow chains] hooked under the rolled stepside rail and across to another "S" hook and tie it off.
Easy, cheap and Old School. If you don't have the big tool box, buy the gizmo stake pocket tiedowns [as illustrated in Post #4] for the forward positions.
Also Bunji cord hooks are perfect for setting under the rolled edges of the side rails.
I could never figure out Fleetsides. Go figure?
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