VR Ute most practical tie down points - pictures if possible

[Rusty]

Hi guys,

As mentioned in another thread, just picked up a 5L VR ute as a run around and a bit of a workhorse.
It currently has no tie down points for rope ect.

Does anyone have suggestions or pictures of where and how to install strong, practical tie down points. I am not worried about appearance, only efficiency. Am considering rails on the interior of the tray but am looking for suggestions. Pictures would also be appreciated.

Also, i was wondering the best system to restrain an incredibly dopy and strong dog on the tray ?(if you think I am talking about the misses, you are wrong).

Cheers for the info guys, much appreciated.

[AlexR]

Theres... I think 2? U shape hooks on the inside of the tray, One on each side, I think on the side opposite to the tailgate? Either that or the tonneau hooks (they say not to use them, But personally tried and tested with bout a tonne worth of furniture and crap on the back tallboy, Wardrobe, etc). those are your basic 2 ideas, Can't remember if the 'sports bar' (the small bar supplied by Holden to keep water off the tonneau cover) the little inlets for the bar (bout half way gob smack each side of the tray) go all the way through or just for the bar, Although I THINK (don't quote me here) we've tied a dishwasher down on those alone.
Depends, I reckon nothing beats Ocky Straps on the tonneau hooks though+Tonnea cover covering it tied down.
What were you looking to tie down and transport mate? if you don't mind me asking, Towball+bar, that would be another idea if you've got one.

[AlexR]

and as for the dog, a simple full body leash (it covers chest+throat) tied down to a couple of Tonneau hooks, alternatively, If you had the roll bar (the chrome one opposite the tailgate) you could use that, Doubt you'd have that though, Haven't seen it on any VR-VS utes around here atleast. Looking to get one though, I can get you some pictures in the morning if your keen, Its a wee bit dark at the moment.

[fuzzy2308]

i went to bunnings and got some cheap draw/door handles and pop rivet then i the tray where i wanted them

[justbad4you]

PICS>> not of my ute http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...essie-1516.jpg http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...n-points-1.jpg http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...n-points-2.jpg

Hi guys,

As mentioned in another thread, just picked up a 5L VR ute as a run around and a bit of a workhorse.
It currently has no tie down points for rope ect.

Does anyone have suggestions or pictures of where and how to install strong, practical tie down points. I am not worried about appearance, only efficiency. Am considering rails on the interior of the tray but am looking for suggestions. Pictures would also be appreciated.

Also, i was wondering the best system to restrain an incredibly dopy and strong dog on the tray ?(if you think I am talking about the misses, you are wrong).

Cheers for the info guys, much appreciated.

[jokerflingo]

Very old pics here but you can sorta see my tie downs,





Matt.

[old mate]

do you run a tub liner (like the big plastic one) mate?

heaps easier to make tie down spots if you dont run one.

[tezza]

Are they strong enough? And how do you bolt the tie down points into the body?

[BerlinaBoy]

As to the dog, make sure it's tied short enough it can't go over the edge - saw one tied long by his collar do that one day at an intersection as the car turned. Wasn't a good look as he hung from the side of the tray. Fortunately the driver realised quick smart and the dog seemed to come out ok.

String a line with a loop across the front of the tray or something to confine him/her towards the centre.

[justbad4you]

can be done with or without tub liner(just hole saw some small holes in plastic tubliner ( nice and neat)

do you run a tub liner (like the big plastic one) mate?

heaps easier to make tie down spots if you dont run one.

[woteva]

can be done with or without tub liner(just hole saw some small holes in plastic tubliner ( nice and neat)

The point of a tubliner is that no shit gets underneath. Why would you drill bloody big arse holes in it ??

[justbad4you]

in the sides mate??? not in the floor.....the point of the liners is to stop damage to the tray,,,,not shit under it..i i dont thik ppl buy liners to keep out dirt. more like keep from scratching and putting dings in the floor of the tray lol . omfg wow.

The point of a tubliner is that no shit gets underneath. Why would you drill bloody big arse holes in it ??

oh and tie down dont have to go into the floor>? cheeers

[Rusty]

Hey guys, cheers heaps for the awesome info and pics. Still weighing up the options.

The Ute has no tubliner at the moment and won't.

Not putting in the hooks ect to tie down anything specific, just want something that is practical for all uses.

Would love the ally rollbar at the front and back of the tray but really dont want to spend cash on a banger work ute. Might get a mate to do something up that isn't quite as pretty as the bought ones.

The ute came with a "maloo rear sail" something or rather that is directly behind the window. It extends the roof a little and has a brake light. It will be in the way so it has to go! Anyone know what this is actually called?

[justbad4you]

no liner will make it way way easier to put the tie point were ever you like(to a point) hope it all turns out for the best...cheers again

Hey guys, cheers heaps for the awesome info and pics. Still weighing up the options.

The Ute has no tubliner at the moment and won't.

Not putting in the hooks ect to tie down anything specific, just want something that is practical for all uses.

Would love the ally rollbar at the front and back of the tray but really dont want to spend cash on a banger work ute. Might get a mate to do something up that isn't quite as pretty as the bought ones.

The ute came with a "maloo rear sail" something or rather that is directly behind the window. It extends the roof a little and has a brake light. It will be in the way so it has to go! Anyone know what this is actually called?

[justbad4you]

you mean a nudge bar on the front( i had 1) and a rear bar on my old vs ute(lookked good) and makes ppl at coles not want to back into your car as often lol its true thogh and same with a big as s ed tow ball at the rear(messes up thair front end if thay back into the towball)

Hey guys, cheers heaps for the awesome info and pics. Still weighing up the options.

The Ute has no tubliner at the moment and won't.

Not putting in the hooks ect to tie down anything specific, just want something that is practical for all uses.

Would love the ally rollbar at the front and back of the tray but really dont want to spend cash on a banger work ute. Might get a mate to do something up that isn't quite as pretty as the bought ones.

The ute came with a "maloo rear sail" something or rather that is directly behind the window. It extends the roof a little and has a brake light. It will be in the way so it has to go! Anyone know what this is actually called?

[jokerflingo]

I think he might mean the Maloo Sailplane?

[justbad4you]

he means the nudge alloy as he stated above or he means alloy rollbar and rear alloy ladder rack? bit hard to work out what he meaning? lol cheeers

I think he might mean the Maloo Sail Plain or whatever it is?

[old mate]

i put some tie down points in those panels that screw out on the sides of the tray, but i also replaced the screws that the panels have in them to ones more sturdy. you dont have to but i was putting roadbikes in there and didnt want the panels to come loose haha.

[jokerflingo]

The ute came with a "maloo rear sail" something or rather that is directly behind the window. It extends the roof a little and has a brake light. It will be in the way so it has to go! Anyone know what this is actually called?

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he means the nudge alloy as he stated above or he means alloy rollbar and rear alloy ladder rack? bit hard to work out what he meaning? lol cheeers

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I think he might mean the Maloo Sailplane?

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[justbad4you]

sailplan that i see he also mentions

?yes maybe you right,,,but he also mention alloy front thing and rear



?Would love the ally rollbar at the front and back of the tray but really dont want to spend cash on a banger work ute. Might get a mate to do something up that isn't quite as pretty as the bought ones as well as sailplain



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IS IT A HSV sailplain? and is it going to be up for sale??? cheeeers

[Rusty]

you mean a nudge bar on the front( i had 1) and a rear bar on my old vs ute(lookked good) and makes ppl at coles not want to back into your car as often lol its true thogh and same with a big as s ed tow ball at the rear(messes up thair front end if thay back into the towball)

Nudge bar would be nice, fairly expensive though? I already have the towball at the back just waiting for someone to reverse into. I was talking about the ladder rack but I explained it poorly. Would love the roll bar type thing thing behind the window at the front of the tray and a decent ladder rack on the back. Along with a few tie down points as pictured above (cheers guys), i should have all bases covered!

I think he might mean the Maloo Sailplane?

That is the one! A maloo sailplane. Will be up for sale one day soon, has a bit of clearcoat coming off on the top of it though....

[justbad4you]

.is it a HSV marked sailplain? HSV will be embeded in the sides it think.....either way>>>>>>>>>HOW MUCh
nudge bars go from $50 and $150 on ebay TJM ARE THE better brand of nudge bar,roll bars fetch up to $500 ON EBAY AND REAR ladder racks im not sure on...
That is the one! A maloo sailplane. Will be up for sale one day soon, has a bit of clearcoat coming off on the top of it though....
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Nudge bar would be nice, fairly expensive though? I already have the towball at the back just waiting for someone to reverse into. I was talking about the ladder rack but I explained it poorly. Would love the roll bar type thing thing behind the window at the front of the tray and a decent ladder rack on the back. Along with a few tie down points as pictured above (cheers guys), i should have all bases covered!
is it a HSV marked sailplain? HSV will be embeded in the sides it think.....either way>>>>>>>>>HOW MUCh
nudge bars go from $50 and $150 on ebay TJM ARE THE better brand of nudge bar,roll bars fetch up to $500 ON EBAY AND REAR ladder racks im not sure on...
That is the one! A maloo sailplane. Will be up for sale one day soon, has a bit of clearcoat coming off on the top of it though....