I want to carry my quad in the truck from time to time and don't see a good way to tie it down. The 2 points in the front of the bed look useless for this. What have you guys done ?? Thanks

Lar.

 

Are you refering to the two tie down anchor locations in the front floor of the bed (under the rubber covers)?

I used then to tie my Harleys down before I got a trailer...........they're plently strong.

 

I did this for a few trips, then swapped out the ramp to a board that spans over the top of my tool box, front tires go on top of the board, tail gate closes, tie downs in the corners are plenty tough as said above.

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I bought a trailer. Before that, When quad was loaded in bed, I would use two straps per side. One strap to rear rack pulling down. The other strap to the front (to keep quad out of window). Both straps were anchored to the rear loop in bed. I did use the front anchors a few times before I put in the toolbox (with success) but they are a pain to get to with a quad in there.

 

Those ancor points are much stronger than they look.

I'd also suggest getting the endless ratchet type straps (the kind with no hooks, where the strap loops back).

Even when the suspension is compressed down pretty hard, a little off roading can have a hook pop loose. As an added plus, there is no more scratching like you get when the rubber eventually comes off the hooks on the hook kind.

 

I presume the second gens have holes in the steak pockets as well. Its been a few years sence I had mine so I dont remember for sure. I always just strap it to the holes in the steak pockets. Not the big square ones on the top of the bed rail but the smaller ones down just under the bed rail. Like already said I always put one to the back as well to keep it out of my rear window.

 

I hook mine to my fifth wheel rails. Super stout points.

Marshall