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AllGoNoShow · 06-09-2022, 06:01 AM

On occasion I throw some small things in the bed of my 68 (groceries, golf bag, etc) and came across some “cargo bars” that ratchet and put pressure against the inside of the bed to help secure things inside the bed so they aren’t flying around.

There are seemingly a few dozen brands with varying reviews (even Harbor Freight has one) and I was just curious if anyone on here uses and could recommend one before I buy? Thanks!
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**special-K** · 06-09-2022, 06:26 AM

I'm not familiar with different brands and quality, but these are made for commercial trucking use, so should fill your occasional light duty needs just fine.

**Palf70Step** · 06-09-2022, 07:33 AM

I have one that is in the toolbox of my 70, but it came with truck and I can't tell what brand it is. It does work well. In the past I have used cheap Walmart curtain rods that twist out to hold things. They also worked well.

CG · 06-09-2022, 09:47 AM

I have one I got at Harbor Freight years ago. I used in my work vehicles, vans, trucks, scions. Used it for holding copiers and printers in the larger vehicle, tote size boxes of parts in the smaller ones. Never had any issues with it. I know they also sell them at Lowes and Home Depot, made in China like everything else so no idea if they are any better.

72SB · 06-09-2022, 10:15 AM

this is what I got. Simple and the "twist" vs "ratchet" tightening, IMHO, is better so not to dent bed side. I don't haul much more than coolers, folding chairs and this is easy in/out

https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-05056-...783417&sr=8-45

06-09-2022, 06:01 AM	#1
AllGoNoShow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 200	Cargo bars for truck bed? On occasion I throw some small things in the bed of my 68 (groceries, golf bag, etc) and came across some “cargo bars” that ratchet and put pressure against the inside of the bed to help secure things inside the bed so they aren’t flying around. There are seemingly a few dozen brands with varying reviews (even Harbor Freight has one) and I was just curious if anyone on here uses and could recommend one before I buy? Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2022, 06:26 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Cargo bars for truck bed? I'm not familiar with different brands and quality, but these are made for commercial trucking use, so should fill your occasional light duty needs just fine. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-09-2022, 07:33 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Cargo bars for truck bed? I have one that is in the toolbox of my 70, but it came with truck and I can't tell what brand it is. It does work well. In the past I have used cheap Walmart curtain rods that twist out to hold things. They also worked well. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-09-2022, 09:47 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Cargo bars for truck bed? I have one I got at Harbor Freight years ago. I used in my work vehicles, vans, trucks, scions. Used it for holding copiers and printers in the larger vehicle, tote size boxes of parts in the smaller ones. Never had any issues with it. I know they also sell them at Lowes and Home Depot, made in China like everything else so no idea if they are any better. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-09-2022, 10:15 AM	#5
72SB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 775	Re: Cargo bars for truck bed? this is what I got. Simple and the "twist" vs "ratchet" tightening, IMHO, is better so not to dent bed side. I don't haul much more than coolers, folding chairs and this is easy in/out https://www.amazon.com/Keeper-05056-...783417&sr=8-45



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