?? on TorkLift Tie Downs
?? on TorkLift Tie Downs
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Oct 1 2016, 03:51 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 5-November 12 Member No.: 6,339 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Palomino Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: '99 Ford F-250 SuperCab long bed, 7.3L Power Stroke Type of Tiedowns used: Blackstone Mfg Co Camper Clampers, looking for TorkLift Truck and Camper Setup: 2003 SunLite 8.5 WTSB, modified roof lift to support roof air |
Hello All - I have been offered a complete set of TorkLift frame mounted camper tie downs, including lockable 'Fast Guns' turnbuckles, for a ridiculously low price. They've been on a 2002 F250 Super Duty 4X4, short bed, holding a Palomino Bronco camper. The front units mount by removing the front bolt from the leaf springs, slipping the tie down in place, replacing the bolt (thru the tie down), tighten it back to torque, & adjusting a 'set' bolt for proper angle. The rear set is made for a factory receiver. I have an after market EZ Lift receiver which has no holes in the ends so I'd hafta seriously modify the rear tie downs or acquire a different set of tie downs for the rear?? My question is regarding the front tie downs. Will these work on my long bed F250 Supercab, super duty truck? On the short bed truck they emerge from under the truck just in front of the wheel well and approx 12-14" behind the front of the bed. On my truck they'd emerge slightly further forward but a good 18-20" behind the front of the bed. The fast guns have plenty of 'reach' with chain links so that ain't a problem. I'm just wondering about the stability with a long bed truck. I was recently (weell, a couple of months ago) offered a front set of TorkLifts for my year model truck that mount on the truck chassis rail nearer the front of the bed. They'd involve 'fishing' the mounting bolts between the fuel tank & the chassis rail to bolt it on.The fellow also wanted considerably more for just the front mounts. My camper is a 2003 Sun Lite Eagle, 8.5' with toilet & I'm currently using Camper Clamper tie downs from Blackstone Mfg Co of Chicago. They clamp inside the bed rails & appear to do a good job of holding the camper (1550-1650#) but I've been looking for a set of frame mounted tie downs as I'd feel a little more confident in them. In my younger days I've used everything from 'stake pocket' tie downs to 'J' hooks bolted to the truck bed, to one piece frame mounted (don't remember the brand name), & they all worked for what I was hauling. I did the Alaska hiway with a 3K# camper using the frame mounted one piece, clamp-on tie downs Any tips, comments, recommendations welcome on the suitability of the TorkLifts I've been offered. TIA.
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