Round blanks in bed question

[bentarm13]

Anyone know what the 2 circle blanks on either side of the upper rear bed are for? I know the 9 horizontal slots are for anchors (filled, yay Amazon!). Thanks in advance

[pgamboa]

I had to remove those round blanks to install hardware for a Roll N Lock Tonneau cover.


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[m3n00b]

26 minutes ago, pgamboa said:

I had to remove those round blanks to install hardware for a Roll N Lock Tonneau cover.


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Weird.  I didn't have to remove anything

[newdude]

59 minutes ago, bentarm13 said:

Anyone know what the 2 circle blanks on either side of the upper rear bed are for? I know the 9 horizontal slots are for anchors (filled, yay Amazon!). Thanks in advance

 

Assorted things.  The GM/Putco bed grab rails/bars use those holes for mounting, some tonneau covers might.  20848733 is the plug #.  The 9 larger ones are for the GM tie downs and the GM Gear On system.   

[BluEyeItln]

I've seen them used for many things.  If you have a backflip tonneau they use hoses put into those for draining.  Some folks do knock them out for draining as well.  I've seen others use them for bicycle in bed racks.  I dont think there is anything specific.

[zsk]

Hey Bentarm13...can you post pics of the blanks and your anchors?

[Z45]

Probably have a purpose during manufacture.  Also might be there for certain upfitter uses. 

[aseibel]

1 hour ago, zsk said:

Hey Bentarm13...can you post pics of the blanks and your anchors?

I know you didn't ask me, but these are the anchors i have, they are awesome.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Bull-Ring-2007-2019-Silverado-Retractable/dp/B00TOUP7OQ/ref=asc_df_B00TOUP7OQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312158556709&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3994038974109055820&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-569302011530&psc=1

[zsk]

6 minutes ago, aseibel said:

I know you didn't ask me, but these are the anchors i have, they are awesome.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Bull-Ring-2007-2019-Silverado-Retractable/dp/B00TOUP7OQ/ref=asc_df_B00TOUP7OQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312158556709&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3994038974109055820&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-569302011530&psc=1

THANKS! Those are what I need. 

[bentarm13]

Partol Tie Down Anchors Truck Bed Side Wall Hook Rings for 2007-2018 Chevy Silverdo GMC Sierra 2015-2018 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup DZ97903 (9 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SGDH69V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_wqYNDbX1PY77Q

 

These are the ones I bought. Super easy install. I will take a picture later..

[zsk]

I like the look of those. I think I want them to retract out of the way though. 

[bentarm13]

Then don’t get these. They don’t stick out far but they are not flush. I like them because it’s easy to hook on to, my experience with folding ones is almost always having to use 2 hands..1 to hold the hook up and the other for the tie down. Personal preference

[zsk]

Thanks for your insight on the 2 hands thing...Something to consider.

[aseibel]

29 minutes ago, bentarm13 said:

my experience with folding ones is almost always having to use 2 hands..1 to hold the hook up and the other for the tie down. 

 

14 minutes ago, zsk said:

Thanks for your insight on the 2 hands thing...Something to consider.

The bull rings don't fold, they slide in and out- extending straight.

They kind of "lock" in the out position, so you definitely can hook on with 1 hand.

[bentarm13]

This is what mine look like, pretty much flush with the bed rail.