Top Bed tie downs?

RBSilvy85 · August 25, 2015

This may be a stupid question, but are our trucks supposed to come with 4 of the top bed tie downs that we can install ourselves, or is it something we have to buy aftermarket?

Luster · August 25, 2015

This may be a stupid question, but are our trucks supposed to come with 4 of the top bed tie downs that we can install ourselves, or is it something we have to buy aftermarket?

You can buy the GM tie downs or Aftermarket. I got the Bull Rings. Either will fit and work perfectly and install in about 2 minutes each. I don't think the trucks come with them unless you order it that way.

crewl1 · August 25, 2015

Are you talking about the plugs in the top sides of the bed or the stake holes on top of the bed rails?

If the former some trucks come with them if they are listed as an option on your sticker.

If it is listed and you did not get them then check with your dealer.

My truck did not come with them and it was not listed as an option on the sticker, so I bought some from a forum member.

The stake holes at the top of the bed rails are aftermarket only AFAIK.

El_Diablo_John · August 25, 2015

They're either a dealer installed option from the factory or an add on accessory, they are not standard on any trim.

http://www.chevyaccessories.com/en-US/Silverado%201500/2015/Accessories/Cargo%20Management%20-%20Exterior/Tie-Down%20Rings/

SMiller · August 25, 2015

They're either a dealer installed option from the factory or an add on accessory, they are not standard on any trim.

http://www.chevyaccessories.com/en-US/Silverado%201500/2015/Accessories/Cargo%20Management%20-%20Exterior/Tie-Down%20Rings/

That is correct.

To repeat what was just said, even if you order them "on" the truck they come in a box on the back floor board and are dealer installed at time of PDI.

SMiller · August 25, 2015

Does anyone have the diagram showing which "pocket holes" are load bearing? I want to say they are reenforced on the new body style but can't remember if it is just the corners or all of them now.

RBSilvy85 · August 25, 2015

Thanks for your help guys. Look like I'll be having to buy some. Had my bed sprayed with Line X last week, and had them take off the plastic covers on 4 of the upper toe downs so they wouldn't be sprayed over. Any type you recommend?

crewl1 · August 26, 2015

I bought the factory ones, but those bull rings look nice in that they can be retracted.

There are also some available by Dee Zee that are lower profile than the factory style.

Unless there is a critical strength requirement that you would have to check max ratings for, it really comes down to your choice.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=tie+downs+GM&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtie+downs+silverado+sierra.TRS1&_nkw=tie+downs+silverado+sierra&_sacat=0

Luster · August 26, 2015

Thanks for your help guys. Look like I'll be having to buy some. Had my bed sprayed with Line X last week, and had them take off the plastic covers on 4 of the upper toe downs so they wouldn't be sprayed over. Any type you recommend?

I've been real happy with the Bull Rings. And they're retractable, so they're not going to stick out and scratch anything you might have loaded in the bed.

Luster · August 26, 2015

I bought the factory ones, but those bull rings look nice in that they can be retracted.

There are also some available by Dee Zee that are lower profile than the factory style.

Unless there is a critical strength requirement that you would have to check max ratings for, it really comes down to your choice.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=tie+downs+GM&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtie+downs+silverado+sierra.TRS1&_nkw=tie+downs+silverado+sierra&_sacat=0

Yup. Lots of choices. These are the ones I bought....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bullring-Chevy-Bullet-2-Pair-of-Retractable-Tie-Downs-fits-Silverado-Sierra-1001-/131452314661?hash=item1e9b2b2425&vxp=mtr

redwngr · August 26, 2015

FWIW, the GM tie downs are standard on GMC, but not Chev.

Smoothbassman · August 27, 2015

The tie downs are standard on the LTZ and the High Country. I had a set in the backseat when I purchased the truck last year.

Got a second set off EBay

BTW the GM versions are rated at 350 lbs each.

tnchevy · August 27, 2015

They must have come standard on mid optioned and higher 2014 GMC's. I test drove two and they both had the box of tie down rings in the back seat.

SMiller · August 27, 2015

They must have come standard on mid optioned and higher 2014 GMC's. I test drove two and they both had the box of tie down rings in the back seat.

Are you sure they were not on the option list on the window sticker?

chuckl1218 · August 27, 2015

The tie downs are standard on the LTZ and the High Country. I had a set in the backseat when I purchased the truck last year.

Got a second set off EBay

BTW the GM versions are rated at 350 lbs each.

They were not included in my LTZ. I was told they were included in High Country only for Chevy. Got mine off eBay.