Adding "Boxlink"?

[Avalanche24PB]

Search kind of suggests boxlink isn't worth it and better options may exist. I just got Linex sprayed today and those empty screw/bolt holes are begging to be filled.

What's better than the OEM boxlink plates/cleats that seem overpriced?

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[Buyer2021]

Lotsa choices ....

Amazon.com : box link accessories ford f150

 

[Avalanche24PB]

Yeah I have looked at Amazon. Curious what you guys have determined to be the best/favorite overall. I was leaning toward the one that looks like the standard tie points, but doubled up. I think the brand was Integral.

I can spend more, too, to get something decent quality. Some of them just look cheap.

 

[Ricksc]

I found the oem ones under my back seat when I got my truck. I like them. With the spray in liner I had to tap them into place.

 

[Avalanche24PB]

I found the oem ones under my back seat when I got my truck. I like them. With the spray in liner I had to tap them into place.

I will have to look close... first time I pulled a trailer the trailer got a flat, I found the jack, but did not see any plates and boxlink wasn't listed on the sticker. Seems kind of shady to not include them on a 60k truck.

 

[Buyer2021]

Personally I'm really happy with the 2021-2023 OE, would look for similar style.

The 'loop' is big enough to accommodate multiple hooks and the smooth-rounded edges make sliding straps / ropes through them very easy for pulling tension / cinching a load. KISS but very functional, IMO.

Definitely like 'em better than the flat-plate 'loops' (like the corner tie-downs) shown on this:

Amazon.com: Integral Truck Ford Boxlink Mounts - Compatible with Ford F150 & Raptor (2015+), and Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 (2017+) - Single Pack : Automotive

 

[Avalanche24PB]

Personally I'm really happy with the 2021-2023 OE, would look for similar style.

The 'loop' is big enough to accommodate multiple hooks and the smooth-rounded edges make sliding straps / ropes through them very easy.

Definitely like 'em better than the flat-plate 'loops' (like the corner tie-downs) shown on this:

Amazon.com: Integral Truck Ford Boxlink Mounts - Compatible with Ford F150 & Raptor (2015+), and Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 (2017+) - Single Pack : Automotive

I didn't realize the integrals were $80 for 2 LOL.

 

[Buyer2021]

I didn't realize the integrals were $80 for 2 LOL.

I don't care for the design at any price. YMMV.

 

[Avalanche24PB]

I don't care for the design at any price. YMMV.

You make a great point about ropes pulling through. Definitely easier with rounded edges.

 

[FloridaNative]

I just got these. Haven’t even installed them, yet, but they take standard eTrack accessories, so plenty of options. I have eTrack tie down loops but also intend to fab up a compact and lightweight bed divider that mounts to them.

E port plates

-Mike

 

[SilverSpur]

Search kind of suggests boxlink isn't worth it and better options may exist. I just got Linex sprayed today and those empty screw/bolt holes are begging to be filled.

What's better than the OEM boxlink plates/cleats that seem overpriced?

My brother in-law and I both bought ours from Amazon and use them often. I did need to retrace the threads due to the spray in liner.

 

[Moe7]

I just got these. Haven’t even installed them, yet, but they take standard eTrack accessories, so plenty of options. I have eTrack tie down loops but also intend to fab up a compact and lightweight bed divider that mounts to them.

E port plates

-Mike

I've got a version of these, mainly for an e-track load bar to secure taller items and keep them from sliding into my rolled up tonneau.

 

[Avalanche24PB]

Anyone have these? If nothing else, they're at least Made in USA.

https://radtruckstraps.com/products...50364&pr_ref_pid=8018300600572&pr_seq=uniform

 

[pjc123]

I just got these. Haven’t even installed them, yet, but they take standard eTrack accessories, so plenty of options. I have eTrack tie down loops but also intend to fab up a compact and lightweight bed divider that mounts to them.

E port plates

-Mike

I am also going with e-track plates. Tons of accessories and work are with the e-tracks on the trailer I am getting

 

[Avalanche24PB]

Anyone have these? If nothing else, they're at least Made in USA.

https://radtruckstraps.com/products...50364&pr_ref_pid=8018300600572&pr_seq=uniform

I found a thread on here about these straps specifically. Seems a lot of pros and cons. I have a bunch of straps and they all seem to corrode over time, so I'm not sure they're worth it, even though they'd be under the tonneau.

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