BoxLink...?
Another question about my new truck. Do all of the new 2019 trucks have the BoxLink plates mounted in the bed? Is it just the BoxLink hooks that are the optional accessory?
My truck has the plates already installed...but I didn't get the BoxLink hooks...and they are not listed on the window sticker. Just curious if I was supposed to get them since
the truck has the plates installed in the bed. Thanks.
My truck has the plates already installed...but I didn't get the BoxLink hooks...and they are not listed on the window sticker. Just curious if I was supposed to get them since
the truck has the plates installed in the bed. Thanks.
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My 2018 didn’t have them either. I kept them from my 2015 and moved them over when I upgraded. I’ve used them exactly zero times since. ��
When I’ve tied something down in the bed I’ve used the stock hooks on the bottom corners since they secured the load better than the box link cleats.
When I’ve tied something down in the bed I’ve used the stock hooks on the bottom corners since they secured the load better than the box link cleats.
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From: Twin Cities MN
This '16 that I bought had them (plates and tie downs)... sadly no key. Hopefully I can get one through Ford??
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My 2018 didn’t have them either. I kept them from my 2015 and moved them over when I upgraded. I’ve used them exactly zero times since. ��
When I’ve tied something down in the bed I’ve used the stock hooks on the bottom corners since they secured the load better than the box link cleats.
When I’ve tied something down in the bed I’ve used the stock hooks on the bottom corners since they secured the load better than the box link cleats.
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From: Clarksburg, WV
Bought my truck used, had the plates in the bed but I didn't get the cleats with the truck. After some reading on here and finding out that e-track fittings work in the plates, I just bought some e-track light duty ring fittings. They snap right in, work great for straps and are probably more durable than the cleats anyway.
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My ‘15 302a has plates and cleats. I’ve never used them but love the idea. I’d like a net of some sort to put in that place, keep stuff from sliding to the front.
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My 2018 XLT did not come with Boxlink - I had to buy the plates and install them. The one thing I looked for but could not find was a boxlink plate that had the E-Track opening. The boxlink opening is wider than E-Track so E-Track adapters fit but have a lot of slop side to side.