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[Southpaw]

Three on each side two on the tailgate I'm assuming this is an aftermarket add-on does anyone know if this is a factory thing

[ghetdjc320]

Never seen those as a factory option but I’m not the guru when it comes to those. Tagging @HOrnbrod & @Pete M who would probably know. Looks aftermarket to me. I would be ticked that they made hold in the body to install those.

[eaglescout526]

Good luck with HOrnbrod responding. 

[Southpaw]

1 hour ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Never seen those as a factory option but I’m not the guru when it comes to those. Tagging @HOrnbrod & @Pete M who would probably know. Looks aftermarket to me. I would be ticked that they made hold in the body to install those.

Yeah I'm going to take them off when I sand down the bed try my hand at Bodywork and painting thanks for the response

[Pete M]

those are common rope anchor points added by a previous owner.  

[Southpaw]

2 minutes ago, Pete M said:

those are common rope anchor points added by a previous owner.  

Thank you

[Pete M]

1 hour ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Never seen those as a factory option but I’m not the guru when it comes to those. Tagging @HOrnbrod & @Pete M who would probably know. Looks aftermarket to me. I would be ticked that they made hold in the body to install those.

 

Don passed away last year.  

[AZJeff]

3 hours ago, Southpaw said:

Three on each side two on the tailgate I'm assuming this is an aftermarket add-on does anyone know if this is a factory thing

As others mention, those are aftermarket.  They are made of aluminum, and I would bet are just installed with big (currently rusty) sheet metal screws.

 

if you want the most durable cosmetic result, clean the alumnium up with a wire wheel and scotch-bride pads, and paint them with an epoxy paint.  Use stainless steel fasteners to re- attach, and put a thin piece of plastic between the aluminum and the painted surface, to prevent abrasion of the paint once reinstalled.

[ghetdjc320]

2 hours ago, Pete M said:

 

Don passed away last year.  

Oh no!!! I can’t believe I missed that! He was a super helpful guy. 

[PCO6]

I have the same cleats on my MJ.  I bought it from a guy that was big into boats and always thought that that is where he got them from.   I have a bungie cargo net and they do come in handy when I use it.   I took them off when I had the bed Linexed and quickly put them back on.  I've kind of gotten used to the look.   Be careful though; it's easy to catch your shirt on them.

 

Sorry that I don't have a close up pic of them ... 

 

[Southpaw]

17 hours ago, AZJeff said:

As others mention, those are aftermarket.  They are made of aluminum, and I would bet are just installed with big (currently rusty) sheet metal screws.

 

if you want the most durable cosmetic result, clean the alumnium up with a wire wheel and scotch-bride pads, and paint them with an epoxy paint.  Use stainless steel fasteners to re- attach, and put a thin piece of plastic between the aluminum and the painted surface, to prevent abrasion of the paint once reinstalled.

Thanks for the info

[Southpaw]

8 hours ago, PCO6 said:

I have the same cleats on my MJ.  I bought it from a guy that was big into boats and always thought that that is where he got them from.   I have a bungie cargo net and they do come in handy when I use it.   I took them off when I had the bed Linexed and quickly put them back on.  I've kind of gotten used to the look.   Be careful though; it's easy to catch your shirt on them.

 

Sorry that I don't have a close up pic of them ... 

 

Thanks for the info

[Southpaw]

8 hours ago, PCO6 said:

I have the same cleats on my MJ.  I bought it from a guy that was big into boats and always thought that that is where he got them from.   I have a bungie cargo net and they do come in handy when I use it.   I took them off when I had the bed Linexed and quickly put them back on.  I've kind of gotten used to the look.   Be careful though; it's easy to catch your shirt on them.

 

Sorry that I don't have a close up pic of them ... 

 

Thanks for the info and nice truck