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HadEnough's avatar
HadEnough
Explorer
Nov 24, 2018

Torque Lift Tie Down Anchor Flew Off!!

Does anyone know where I can order *just the insert* for a Torklift TC tie down?

The part with the 2 holes that slides into the thing that looks like a hitch receiver coming out of the side of the truck?

Somehow... My pin vanished that holds it in place and the thingbflew off the truck on 75 near Tampa yesterday.

Looked VERY long in the rear view mirror so I thought it was road debris someone hit. Turns out it was road debris I created.

I don't know where I was when it flew off so I need to get just that part.

Seems to come as very expensive full kits only.

I just need the driver's side rear insert. The one farthest away in this pic.

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  • sbryan's avatar
    sbryan
    Explorer II
    Nov 24, 2018
    Yup, call Torklift. They have great customer service.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Nov 24, 2018
    I build rear tie-downs myself and it is 1" square tubing you can buy at Home Depot.
    Than I used 3" square washer used for house anchoring to weld it on the end and drill 2 holes.
    About $10 worth of material.
  • HadEnough's avatar
    HadEnough
    Explorer
    Nov 24, 2018
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    I build rear tie-downs myself and it is 1" square tubing you can buy at Home Depot.
    Than I used 3" square washer used for house anchoring to weld it on the end and drill 2 holes.
    About $10 worth of material.


    Now that's a good idea!

    Could you expand a little more on how you bolted the flat, end face plate with the holes to the 1" square tubing?
  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    Nov 24, 2018
    Take the other side to a metal fab shop and have them build the mirror image. Paint it yourself to save some $.
  • HadEnough's avatar
    HadEnough
    Explorer
    Nov 24, 2018
    wnjj wrote:
    Take the other side to a metal fab shop and have them build the mirror image. Paint it yourself to save some $.

    Even faster!

    I have the exact one I need as the front driver's side tie down. They could copy it exactly.
  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Nov 24, 2018
    HadEnough wrote:
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    I build rear tie-downs myself and it is 1" square tubing you can buy at Home Depot.
    Than I used 3" square washer used for house anchoring to weld it on the end and drill 2 holes.
    About $10 worth of material.


    Now that's a good idea!

    Could you expand a little more on how you bolted the flat, end face plate with the holes to the 1" square tubing?

    As I said, it needs to be welded, although I could think about bolt-on application.
    Original plates have a hole with cut slot. I could never figure out what is the purpose of it.
    Bottom line, I put about 10,000 miles with home-made rear tie-downs with no problem.
    Front base is what is complicated, but you need just the insert, so even if you don't DIY, any weld shop should fabricate that in minutes.
  • HadEnough's avatar
    HadEnough
    Explorer
    Nov 24, 2018
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    HadEnough wrote:
    Kayteg1 wrote:
    I build rear tie-downs myself and it is 1" square tubing you can buy at Home Depot.
    Than I used 3" square washer used for house anchoring to weld it on the end and drill 2 holes.
    About $10 worth of material.


    Now that's a good idea!

    Could you expand a little more on how you bolted the flat, end face plate with the holes to the 1" square tubing?

    As I said, it needs to be welded, although I could think about bolt-on application.
    Original plates have a hole with cut slot. I could never figure out what is the purpose of it.
    Bottom line, I put about 10,000 miles with home-made rear tie-downs with no problem.
    Front base is what is complicated, but you need just the insert, so even if you don't DIY, any weld shop should fabricate that in minutes.


    Thank you.

    My guess is the slot they cut is a fuse.

    If you pull super hard on the plate like the TC would, the plate looks like it's made to rip before your frame/anchors do.

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