JEBINC’s bitchin’ no rails tie downs mod!

[jebinc]

As mentioned up thread, what’s nice about these is the flexibility and attach point options available. I just picked up some of these quiet body colored ties to match my LA Silver truck. Spring is covered nicely with a soft rubber cover and the colored base is non metallic, so quieter, rattle wise! Thinking about getting some black and orange as well - to accessorize!

Installed on both the prototype and 1EV base!

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[SSteveEV]

Santa, did you get my letters? I never got that Lego Millennium Falcon I asked for when I was 7.

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You can be your own Santa. Our Santa is working on tie down designs

 

[jebinc]

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon 75257 Starship Construction Set, with Finn, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, Boolio, C-3PO, R2-D2 and D-O, The Rise of Skywalker Collection https://a.co/d/hsXBpHd

You can be your own Santa. Our Santa is working on tie down designs

Ho-ho-ho, MoFo! ?

 

[jebinc]

There’s lots of chatter about my fleece sweats, but not much on this mod? ?

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

There’s lots of chatter about my fleece sweats, but not much on this mod? ?

I ordered some hooks. They are scheduled to arrive, tomorrow, so I haven't been able to test them, yet. My thought is that I will put these on the pucks closest to the tailgate and possible one at the outside edge of the cab so I can hang grocery bags or what-not and prevent them from sliding around and remaining easily accessible.

https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/track/l-track-versatie/fittings/versatie-hook/p/310015/

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Update: the hooks came and they do NOT fit. Called the company and after some troubleshooting and measuring they are quite insistent that their hooks are correct and the l-track pucks are not machined properly. I’ve reached out to EV Sportline and am waiting on a response.

 

[jebinc]

Update: the hooks came and they do NOT fit. Called the company and after some troubleshooting and measuring they are quite insistent that their hooks are correct and the l-track pucks are not machined properly. I’ve reached out to EV Sportline and am waiting on a response.

Is it a hook that required two slots? The @EV Sportline, and prototype mounts are for single stud accessories only. What’s the specific issue? Are the hooks lose, too tight, other?

 

[atebit]

Mine came on Saturday, will prolly not get around to trying them out until this Saturday. Frankly, I was expecting them to fit flusher-er than in the empirical pictures. Will let you know the alignment of my threaded insets vs the liner cutouts & fitment then.

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Is it a hook that required two slots? The @EV Sportline, and prototype mounts are for single stud accessories only. What’s the specific issue? Are the hooks lose, too tight, other?

They are single-slot. Here they are: https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/track/l-track-versatie/fittings/versatie-hook/p/310015/

The issue is the pucks have an aggressive taper on the inside of the track and the stud doesn't fit. The outside diameter of the base of the stud would clear, but there isn't enough depth/thickness at the outer edge for the stud to slide in. It's a bit hard to take pictures of, but here's the best I could do. The stud is 0.1500" thick, but the track in the puck is thinner than that.

Looking at L-track from other brands they seem to have either much less aggressive taper (if any at all) with more space in the track for accessory studs.

 

[jebinc]

They are single-slot. Here they are: https://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/track/l-track-versatie/fittings/versatie-hook/p/310015/

The issue is the pucks have an aggressive taper on the inside of the track and the stud doesn't fit. The outside diameter of the base of the stud would clear, but there isn't enough depth/thickness at the outer edge for the stud to slide in. It's a bit hard to take pictures of, but here's the best I could do. The stud is 0.1500" thick, but the track in the puck is thinner than that.

Looking at L-track from other brands they seem to have either much less aggressive taper (if any at all) with more space in the track for accessory studs.

Good detective work. Be sure to pass the findings on to @EV Sportline. Did they get back to you yet?

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Good detective work. Be sure to pass the findings on to @EV Sportline. Did they get back to you yet?

I emailed the pictures to them. It's only been a few hours, so I'm not surprised I haven't heard back yet.

 

[jebinc]

I emailed the pictures to them. It's only been a few hours, so I'm not surprised I haven't heard back yet.

Yes, after hours as they are based in Georgia.

 

[jebinc]

Update: the hooks came and they do NOT fit. Called the company and after some troubleshooting and measuring they are quite insistent that their hooks are correct and the l-track pucks are not machined properly. I’ve reached out to EV Sportline and am waiting on a response.

Looks like there are four different variants/types for L-track; all different spec.

Did you compare the stud size on the rings provided to the new hook stud size? Any difference?

“At US Cargo Control, we carry four different types: the Standard L-Track, Aircraft Style L-Track, Angled L-Track, and Recessed L-Track.”

 

[CommodoreAmiga]

Looks like there are four different variants/types for L-track; all different spec.

Did you compare the stud size on the rings provided to the new hook stud size? Any difference?

“At US Cargo Control, we carry four different types: the Standard L-Track, Aircraft Style L-Track, Angled L-Track, and Recessed L-Track.”

From my conversations with another vendor, those "four different types" vary only in the exterior style/dimensions. The interior track dimensions relevant to accessories should not deviate.

 

[teddyang]

i know you shouldn't have to, but would sanding the bottom down a bit help with stud fitment?

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