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topgunlandscaping
01-21-2004, 08:12 AM
Im putting a v-box in the back of my 93 f-250 this weekend i know i can run the tie down straps in the back under the bumper and to the frame . What about the frt one's? where to i tie those down too??

GeoffD
01-21-2004, 09:32 AM
Bolt the sucker in there.

Geoff

wyldman
01-21-2004, 10:16 AM
I'd bolt it in too.I've seen way to many spreaders tip over.

topgunlandscaping
01-21-2004, 10:23 AM
any certain bolts grade 5 should work?? will straps work for the 6 mile drive untill i get it to the garage to do the bolting?

SunServicesLLC
01-21-2004, 10:56 AM
I installed eyelets with bolts that go through the frame in all 4 corners of the bed. I then have 10,000lb racheting straps at all 4 corners of the spreader. If your just going a short distance with it empty just die it down to the bed pockets.