I bought a set of four 'just to have', never used them though. I tend to always use my flat hook straps on the rub rail.

 

I have a set of 4 also. From now on I will buy straps with flat hooks but these D-rings allow me to use my older ones with the regular hooks until they wear out.

 

I have 6 of them. On the negative side they are quick and easy for the dishonest person to steal, and they get rusty around were the D moves over the base. Mine are used as ratchet strap or chain tie down points routinely. My ttrailer does not have a rub rail, just six stake pockets, though.

My first six disappeared when the trailer was parked at Lowes and I was inside buying lumber.

 

Should probably mention that tie down method in that picture…

As far as the D rings, I’d rather weld a couple 4-6 on the rail instead of pocket ones but I doubt a 1025R is going to side load those pocket protectors that bad. Still too much deflection for my taste and I’d want a welded, dedicated D rings like they’re engineered for. Otherwise there’s no way to trust the weight limit on them past 1k or so.

 

Should probably mention that tie down method in that picture…

first thing my eye saw was the buckle on the rear tire. Then i looked at the exploded view and saw the handle on top of the hook. By the time i saw the spare tire rubbing the nylon, i had to scroll down and stop looking 🤷‍♂️

I mean I’ve seen worse. But not sure I would use that picture as my marketing picture either lol.

 

I need to get some of those. I don't think I would use them to hold down a tractor, but for other stuff... I do have a lot of straps with hook ends and these would add some tie down options.

 

I have a set of 4 that I used on my trailer to secure and transport my Kawasaki Mule home from the shop.

As others have said D rings welded directly to the trailer would be stronger.

But in my case, they worked fine and held my side by side securely on the trailer allowing me to get it home.

They did what I purchased them for and if needed I would buy them again.

 

I bought 6 for my trailer. I love them and so do my ratchet straps,no more rubbing on the trailer edge!

 

I have a set of four that can be relocated to various stake pocket locations for additional attaching points. That being said I primarily rely on the stock D-rings with weld-on retaining straps.

 

We have a set. They're kind of handy sometimes because they can be moved around as needed. But we generally don't rely only on them

 

Like others, I bought a set of 4 for my equipment trailer. I use them occasionally when the location of the factory D rings is not suitable or I desire more tie downs.

 

I was using them on an aluminum utility trailer - when ratcheted tight, they'd pull in/bend the part of the trailer that the stake pocket is welded to slightly. It would go back to normal when straps were undone, but I did not care for that. Not an issue on sturdier trailers I'd guess

 

I've got a set of 4 for my little utility trailer, and I wish I'd have bought them sooner.

They're just a little more convenient, enough for them to feel useful to me. I much prefer having a ring to tie to than the pocket.

 

If you use fabric straps, I could see them helping to avoid surfaces that would damage the fabric.

I load so much that I use chains cut to proper length. For chains, I use the welded D-rings or secure right to the rub rail. Having a tie down point, inside another tie down point is just adding an additional failure point for us chain guys.

 

I bought a set of four 'just to have', never used them though. I tend to always use my flat hook straps on the rub rail.

I have 6 of them. On the negative side they are quick and easy for the dishonest person to steal, and they get rusty around were the D moves over the base. Mine are used as ratchet strap or chain tie down points routinely. My ttrailer does not have a rub rail, just six stake pockets, though.

My first six disappeared when the trailer was parked at Lowes and I was inside buying lumber.

Sometimes the flat ones don’t make full contact and flat surface has to be square to tie strap.

I have 6 of them. On the negative side they are quick and easy for the dishonest person to steal, and they get rusty around were the D moves over the base. Mine are used as ratchet strap or chain tie down points routinely. My ttrailer does not have a rub rail, just six stake pockets, though.

My first six disappeared when the trailer was parked at Lowes and I was inside buying lumber.

I thought about that maybe getting some cheap multipack same keyed locks or sticking ankle with a nye lock bolts to secure them.

Should probably mention that tie down method in that picture…

As far as the D rings, I’d rather weld a couple 4-6 on the rail instead of pocket ones but I doubt a 1025R is going to side load those pocket protectors that bad. Still too much deflection for my taste and I’d want a welded, dedicated D rings like they’re engineered for. Otherwise there’s no way to trust the weight limit on them past 1k or so.

The company that built mine with two 5/8th”? ringswelded to the back corners of the diamond plate floor gave me 12,000 breaking strength. I bet the corners of the trailer would slid up before they fail. But they only had 400 pounds working strength. I like idea of a slick bed slick bed, easy to scrape material off worth s blade or loader. So I use the pockets and rub rail. Seems I always need one odd balls tie down point everything I hauls.

 

Sometimes the flat ones don’t make full contact and flat surface has to be square to tie strap.


I thought about that maybe getting some cheap multipack same keyed locks or sticking ankle with a nye lock bolts to secure them.


The company that built mine with two 5/8th”? ringswelded to the back corners of the diamond plate floor gave me 12,000 breaking strength. I bet the corners of the trailer would slid up before they fail. But they only had 400 pounds working strength. I like idea of a slick bed slick bed, easy to scrape material off worth s blade or loader. So I use the pockets and rub rail. Seems I always need one odd balls tie down point everything I hauls.

Got some delivered yesterday. Maybe in a day or two I get this goop out of my chest I’ll get out there and play with them. 1/2” w/4000 WLL

 

Link? Who built em? Whats the raised letters say on the rings? Are there raised letters on the pocket protectors?

 

They are ok. I like they keep my friends from slapping chains around and knocking all the paint and pin stripes off my rub rails.

The pin kinda sucks, the angle for the cotter pin is always wrong.

I'd rather have them welded on.

 

These are what I use on my 24 foot tilt-deck to move my 955, 1435 and Model 70 Oliver, as well as whatever else needs to be moved. No issues.

Dave

 

I've got a set, too. I like the ability to adjust tie-down points and I don't see any flex, anywhere, when I put my considerable weight into tightening the ratchets. Under tension, the pins aren't moving either! I understand the preference for welded rings, but have none on my SpeedLoader. So, it's these, or flat hooks into the stake pockets, and I didn't think I liked the way the flat hooks secured under tension. 🤷‍♂️

Mine are Mytee, 5400WLL... I suspect the ratchet straps and my technique are weaker points. I tell myself that four straps have sufficient WLL to hold down my 3500lb tractor... and please don't ruin that for me, 'kay??