Source for tie down anchors
10-20-2003, 10:44 PM
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Source for tie down anchors
2000 Grand Cherokee
Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
for use in cargo trailers.
TIA
--
Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
for use in cargo trailers.
TIA
--
Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
10-20-2003, 11:08 PM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
Ted Borck did pass the time by typing:
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
Your not going to find any easy solutions. In the 93 they are metal but
still tear out. (yep) heh. :(
Flush mouting d rings would probably be the best idea but your going to
have to cut metal and watch where the fuel tank is. There might be enough
space taken up by the carpet that using some 1/8 - 1/4 pressboard would
stand them off enough so you only had to bolt them in. Either way use
some large washers or a backing plate, the body metal isn't that thick
--
DougW
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
Your not going to find any easy solutions. In the 93 they are metal but
still tear out. (yep) heh. :(
Flush mouting d rings would probably be the best idea but your going to
have to cut metal and watch where the fuel tank is. There might be enough
space taken up by the carpet that using some 1/8 - 1/4 pressboard would
stand them off enough so you only had to bolt them in. Either way use
some large washers or a backing plate, the body metal isn't that thick
--
DougW
10-20-2003, 11:08 PM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
Ted Borck did pass the time by typing:
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
Your not going to find any easy solutions. In the 93 they are metal but
still tear out. (yep) heh. :(
Flush mouting d rings would probably be the best idea but your going to
have to cut metal and watch where the fuel tank is. There might be enough
space taken up by the carpet that using some 1/8 - 1/4 pressboard would
stand them off enough so you only had to bolt them in. Either way use
some large washers or a backing plate, the body metal isn't that thick
--
DougW
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
Your not going to find any easy solutions. In the 93 they are metal but
still tear out. (yep) heh. :(
Flush mouting d rings would probably be the best idea but your going to
have to cut metal and watch where the fuel tank is. There might be enough
space taken up by the carpet that using some 1/8 - 1/4 pressboard would
stand them off enough so you only had to bolt them in. Either way use
some large washers or a backing plate, the body metal isn't that thick
--
DougW
10-20-2003, 11:08 PM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
Ted Borck did pass the time by typing:
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
Your not going to find any easy solutions. In the 93 they are metal but
still tear out. (yep) heh. :(
Flush mouting d rings would probably be the best idea but your going to
have to cut metal and watch where the fuel tank is. There might be enough
space taken up by the carpet that using some 1/8 - 1/4 pressboard would
stand them off enough so you only had to bolt them in. Either way use
some large washers or a backing plate, the body metal isn't that thick
--
DougW
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
Your not going to find any easy solutions. In the 93 they are metal but
still tear out. (yep) heh. :(
Flush mouting d rings would probably be the best idea but your going to
have to cut metal and watch where the fuel tank is. There might be enough
space taken up by the carpet that using some 1/8 - 1/4 pressboard would
stand them off enough so you only had to bolt them in. Either way use
some large washers or a backing plate, the body metal isn't that thick
--
DougW
10-21-2003, 10:17 AM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
What about footman loops like they use in the 'wranglers' or CJ's?
They bolt down solid and have a pretty low profile.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Ted Borck wrote:
>
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
They bolt down solid and have a pretty low profile.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Ted Borck wrote:
>
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
10-21-2003, 10:17 AM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
What about footman loops like they use in the 'wranglers' or CJ's?
They bolt down solid and have a pretty low profile.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Ted Borck wrote:
>
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
They bolt down solid and have a pretty low profile.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Ted Borck wrote:
>
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
10-21-2003, 10:17 AM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
What about footman loops like they use in the 'wranglers' or CJ's?
They bolt down solid and have a pretty low profile.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Ted Borck wrote:
>
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
They bolt down solid and have a pretty low profile.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Ted Borck wrote:
>
> 2000 Grand Cherokee
>
> Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
> plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
>
> I have to carry a small handtruck (strapped down) from time to time, and
> want something more substantial than the original plastic anchors which
> are in turn retained by small screws and small plastic anchors.
>
> None of the usual jeep vendors appear to have anything.
>
> The only thing(s) found thus far are 2" to 4" flush mount "D or O" rings
> for use in cargo trailers.
>
> TIA
>
> --
> Ted Borck TBorck@panix.com
10-21-2003, 11:33 AM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 02:44:27 +0000 (UTC), Ted Borck <tborck@panix.com>
wrote:
>2000 Grand Cherokee
>
>Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
>plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
Here's what I would use, but they aren't flush if mounted on top of
your carpet. You could cut circles out of your carpet and pad, and the
bases would then be pretty much out of the way. I have 4 of these in
my utility trailer and they work slick and are quite strong. They are
the same design as aircraft cargo tie-downs. US$12.95 each.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/vt_conec.htm
Check out the rest of the stuff in his catalog and you might find
exactly what you want.
The ultimate system would be two or three flush tracks with 4 or more
of the tie-downs. If you want to see what that would look like, go to
your Saab dealer and check out the cargo area of a 9-5 Wagon:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/models/2001/40.jpg
John Davies
Spokane WA USA
wrote:
>2000 Grand Cherokee
>
>Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
>plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
Here's what I would use, but they aren't flush if mounted on top of
your carpet. You could cut circles out of your carpet and pad, and the
bases would then be pretty much out of the way. I have 4 of these in
my utility trailer and they work slick and are quite strong. They are
the same design as aircraft cargo tie-downs. US$12.95 each.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/vt_conec.htm
Check out the rest of the stuff in his catalog and you might find
exactly what you want.
The ultimate system would be two or three flush tracks with 4 or more
of the tie-downs. If you want to see what that would look like, go to
your Saab dealer and check out the cargo area of a 9-5 Wagon:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/models/2001/40.jpg
John Davies
Spokane WA USA
10-21-2003, 11:33 AM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 02:44:27 +0000 (UTC), Ted Borck <tborck@panix.com>
wrote:
>2000 Grand Cherokee
>
>Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
>plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
Here's what I would use, but they aren't flush if mounted on top of
your carpet. You could cut circles out of your carpet and pad, and the
bases would then be pretty much out of the way. I have 4 of these in
my utility trailer and they work slick and are quite strong. They are
the same design as aircraft cargo tie-downs. US$12.95 each.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/vt_conec.htm
Check out the rest of the stuff in his catalog and you might find
exactly what you want.
The ultimate system would be two or three flush tracks with 4 or more
of the tie-downs. If you want to see what that would look like, go to
your Saab dealer and check out the cargo area of a 9-5 Wagon:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/models/2001/40.jpg
John Davies
Spokane WA USA
wrote:
>2000 Grand Cherokee
>
>Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
>plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
Here's what I would use, but they aren't flush if mounted on top of
your carpet. You could cut circles out of your carpet and pad, and the
bases would then be pretty much out of the way. I have 4 of these in
my utility trailer and they work slick and are quite strong. They are
the same design as aircraft cargo tie-downs. US$12.95 each.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/vt_conec.htm
Check out the rest of the stuff in his catalog and you might find
exactly what you want.
The ultimate system would be two or three flush tracks with 4 or more
of the tie-downs. If you want to see what that would look like, go to
your Saab dealer and check out the cargo area of a 9-5 Wagon:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/models/2001/40.jpg
John Davies
Spokane WA USA
10-21-2003, 11:33 AM
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Re: Source for tie down anchors
On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 02:44:27 +0000 (UTC), Ted Borck <tborck@panix.com>
wrote:
>2000 Grand Cherokee
>
>Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
>plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
Here's what I would use, but they aren't flush if mounted on top of
your carpet. You could cut circles out of your carpet and pad, and the
bases would then be pretty much out of the way. I have 4 of these in
my utility trailer and they work slick and are quite strong. They are
the same design as aircraft cargo tie-downs. US$12.95 each.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/vt_conec.htm
Check out the rest of the stuff in his catalog and you might find
exactly what you want.
The ultimate system would be two or three flush tracks with 4 or more
of the tie-downs. If you want to see what that would look like, go to
your Saab dealer and check out the cargo area of a 9-5 Wagon:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/models/2001/40.jpg
John Davies
Spokane WA USA
wrote:
>2000 Grand Cherokee
>
>Any one have a source for more robust tie down anchors to replace the
>plastic rear factory tie down anchors?
Here's what I would use, but they aren't flush if mounted on top of
your carpet. You could cut circles out of your carpet and pad, and the
bases would then be pretty much out of the way. I have 4 of these in
my utility trailer and they work slick and are quite strong. They are
the same design as aircraft cargo tie-downs. US$12.95 each.
http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/vt_conec.htm
Check out the rest of the stuff in his catalog and you might find
exactly what you want.
The ultimate system would be two or three flush tracks with 4 or more
of the tie-downs. If you want to see what that would look like, go to
your Saab dealer and check out the cargo area of a 9-5 Wagon:
http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/models/2001/40.jpg
John Davies
Spokane WA USA