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nycsteve
Explorer
Nov 03, 2017

Happijac tiedown system and the new Ford Aluminum beds

I called Happijac directly with this question and got an ambiguous answer. The new Ford F series now have aluminum truck beds. I guess to save weight. I have a Happijac tie down, the type that bolts t...
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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Nov 03, 2017
From what I heard bed-mounted brackets have been judged inadequate, even some Happijacd come with rod extending to frame.
For my new Ford I spend $350 for front tie downs and manufacture hitch-mounted rears myself.

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